Articles by Chinwe Akomah
Amlin recruits former Chubb underwriter
Amlin has appointed Joanne McWhirter as class underwriter to its London cargo team.
Drainage firms merge to create £50m turnover
Two independent drainage companies have merged in a bid to create a £50m turnover in the provision of specialist services to household, industrial, commercial, transport and water sectors.
Car premiums fall as home insurance rises
Car premiums are falling while home insurance is on the rise, according to AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Axis International teams up with Middle East firm
Axis International Loss Adjusters and Surveyors has formed a partnership with Saudi Arabian-based Ahmed Omar Badhidouh & Partners Trading Co to provide loss adjusting and surveying services across the region.
Law report: Ruling reinforces risk-taking stand
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Manchester police authority calls on loss adjusters to look at riot claims
The Greater Manchester Police Authority has appointed a panel of loss adjusters to help with riot-related claims.
Keoghs calls for law reform on fraudulent claims
Law firm Keoghs, which helped LV= secure a conviction against a personal injury fraudster, has called for legislative reform to deter criminals seeking damages.
Police chief to head insurance fraud unit
A senior City of London Police detective has been appointed to lead the specialist insurance fraud police unit.
Aviva jobs hang in the balance
Aviva has refused to comment on speculation that it will axe 1000 jobs in Ireland.
80mph motorway speed limit to raise premiums
The proposed increased speed limit on motorways could lead to more deaths and injuries and inevitably higher premiums.
Lorica appoints sales director
Nick Ellson will be joining Lorica Insurance Brokers as branch sales director in Birmingham on 3 January 2012.
Zurich closes Santander acquisition
Zurich Financial Services Group has closed the acquisition of 51% participation in general insurance, life insurance and pension operations of Santander in Brazil and Argentina.
Loss adjusting panel to review riot claims for Met
The Metropolitan Police Authority has been forced to appoint a panel of loss adjusting firms to advise on riot-related claims.
Small firms to welcome Solvency II delay
Smaller UK firms will be relieved by the Solvency II deadline delay as it allows more time to prepare.
Beazley expands underwriting team
Construction and engineering risks insurer Beazley is expanding and restructuring its global underwriting team.
FSA set to announce Solvency II deadline decision "soon"
The Financial Services Authority has said it is to announce the deadline for implementing Solvency II “soon”.
RSA creates new specialty division
Global insurer RSA has combined its large, risk managed and specialist businesses across the globe to create a global specialty lines division.
QBE names national boss
Specialist business insurer QBE has appointed Elliot Miller as national general manager.
Zurich stops writing NZ earthquake cover
Zurich New Zealand will no longer write any new earthquake cover following the catastrophes in Canterbury and Christchurch in February.
Keoghs and ABI target Lib Dem conference for claims culture talk
Law firm Keoghs and the Association of British Insurers have held an event about the UK’s compensation culture at the Liberal Democrat conference.
Law report: Bentley hire recoverable but door open for argument
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Loss adjusters criticised by brokers for cost-cutting measures
Brokers have hit out at loss adjusters for desktopping claims and using inexperienced staff to cut costs.
Lloyd’s places syndicates under financial scrutiny
Lloyd’s has begun an intense examination of syndicates’ 2012 business plans, in a bid to weed out unprofitable underwriting risk.
So, what exactly does a high net worth fraudster look like?
Arrogance, financial pressure and criminal activity are the major motivators of a high-net-worth fraudster, Sterling Insurance has revealed.