Articles by Chinwe Akomah
BCR claims win in IFB fraud investigation
Insurance intermediary BCR Legal has claimed victory after a fraud trial against 14 defendants, including doctors and solicitors, collapsed in disarray.
Cayman insurance law regulation changes almost complete
Enhanced regulations are being finalised relating to the Cayman Islands Insurance Law 2010, which was passed early last year.
Stackhouse Poland acquires Sutton Meears
Stackhouse Poland has celebrated the tenth anniversary of its management buy-in with the acquisition of Croydon-based broker Sutton Meears.
LV launches new travel insurance product
LV has created a new premium travel insurance policy designed for the modern holidaymaker and covering travellers for a range of scenarios that are excluded from many travel insurance policies on the market.
SRA announces January start date for ABS
The Solicitors Regulation Authority will start accepting licensing applications for alternative business structures from 3 January 2012.
Duo found guilty of £40 000 claims scam
Two friends who claimed against Zurich and Allianz policyholders in ‘slip and trip’ and ‘cash for crash’ scams have each been handed two-year suspended sentences.
L&G director resigns
Underwriting boss Malcolm Cooper has left Legal & General “to pursue other opportunities”.
Broker Adrian Flux to sell Allianz motor cover
Allianz Retail’s Clear private car product is now available via specialist motor insurance broker Adrian Flux.
Nat-cats force Argenta's syndicate to close door to new business
Singapore-based Lloyd’s syndicate 1965 will no longer be accepting new business blaming this year’s catastrophes including the recent Thailand floods.
Montpelier: Reinsurance rates likely to rise
The reinsurance industry has suffered an “unusually high frequency” of international catastrophes and rates could rise by 10% next year, according to Montpelier boss Tim Aman.
Lineker welcomes new telematics brand
Former England footballer Gary Lineker has backed a new car insurance brand, which uses telematics, to provide young drivers with better deals.
Hiscox HNW boss joins Barbican
Former Hiscox high net worth head Austyn Tusler is to become head of UK insurance at Barbican in January.
Aviva revamps broking structure
Aviva is to move from a five to six-region structure including Scotland, reorganising of its 29 branch network effective immediately.
Premiership footballer wins spot rates case against Allianz
Allianz has lost its credit hire appeal case against Aston Villa footballer Darren Bent.
Dolmans makes partner appointment
Welsh law firm Dolmans has promoted Paul Veysey to the role of salaried partner.
Underwriter moves back home for Arista role
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has appointed Gary Davies as development underwriter for the West of England.
Garwyn CEO pledges to add a "personal touch"
Garwyn’s CEO has vowed to stay in the role long-term and incorporate the “best elements” of his predecessor’s three year plan into his own two-pronged approach.
Allianz wins Endsleigh underwriting deal
Allianz Retail has secured a deal with Endsleigh to underwrite the insurance for its new gadget cover which targets graduates who have recently left student accommodation.
Capita promotes Brent Escott to divisional director for GI
Capita’s general insurance division has appointed Brent Escott to divisional director.
Lloyd's to scrap 60 jobs in efficiency drive
Lloyd’s is axing 60 jobs in a bid to reduce its budget by £17m next year.
Zurich scores hat trick at risk management awards
Zurich took three accolades at this year’s Risk Management Awards.
Ecclesiastical scoops risk management award for metal theft work
Ecclesiastical has been rewarded for its work combatting metal theft at the Risk Management Awards.
IUA director replaces Hurst-Bannister as LMG chairman
Stephen Riley, executive director of Global Aerospace and chairman of the International Underwriting Association, is to become chairman of the London Market Group.
RSA CFO quits for Lloyds Banking job
RSA’s director and chief financial officer George Culmer has resigned from his post to work as group finance director of Lloyds Banking.