Articles by Chinwe Akomah
Chubb named Underwriting Service Awards Team of the Year
LV and QBE scooped two awards each at Post's third annual Underwriting Service Awards last night, beating Hiscox, RSA and Allianz.
Head hunters appointed to find new Biba chief executive
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed head hunters Per Ardua Associates to find a replacement for chief executive Eric Galbraith.
Weather claims rise for Crawford
Crawford & Company has seen a 27% rise in claims numbers after flooding in the south of England.
Robotics and home working to be future face of SMEs
A business revolution is to change the landscape for small and medium enterprises over the next 50 years, according to new research from Zurich.
Environment Agency issues 86 flood warnings
The Environment Agency issued 86 flood warnings today after torrential rain flooded the south of England.
FUEDI and CILA to demand IMD II clarity from Europe
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters is becoming increasingly frustrated at being left in the dark as to how the "light touch" Insurance Mediation Directive will affect its members.
Contractors body loses £26m in Lloyd's syndicate investment
The Electrical Contractors' Association has lost around £26m after investing in a Lloyd's of London syndicate.
'Crash for crash' gangs increasingly target rural drivers
Rural insurer NFU Mutual has warned that motorists in rural communities are increasingly becoming targets for 'crash for cash' fraudsters.
'Crash for cash' costs policyholders £400m each year
One in 12 people would consider taking part in a 'crash for cash' scam, costing policyholders almost £400m each year, according to a report published today by the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Credit hirers to access insurance database under GTA portal plans
Credit hirers could be given access to the Motor Insurance Database under plans to create a portal for third-party vehicle replacement services.
Aviva assigned negative outlook by Moody's
Moody's has given Aviva an A2 rating for its unguaranteed senior unsecured debt and a negative outlook, in line with Aviva Group.
Allanfield overstates revenue and profit by £835 000
Specialist real estate insurance broker Allanfield Group has overstated revenue and profit before tax relating to £835 000.
Airmic unveils new 90-day reservation of rights clause
The industry has backed a clause created by risk management association Airmic which gives insurers a 90-day cooling off period to freely exchange information with the policyholder before resorting to the reservation of rights.
Aviva appoints Mark Wilson as group chief executive
Former AIA chief executive Mark Wilson, pictured, has been appointed group CEO and will receive a basic annual salary of £980 000, Aviva has revealed.
UIB brings in Raven for energy director role
International reinsurance broker United Insurance Brokers has appointed Joss Raven as divisional director of its upstream energy division.
Bluefin adds five to broker network
Five new brokers have joined Bluefin’ broker network Broker Partnership Services.
GLP unveils legal expenses product for marine market
General Legal Protection has launched an innovative legal expenses and assistance product for the marine market after working closely with boat insurance specialist Bishop Skinner Marine.
AIA boss Wilson tipped to take Aviva CEO job
The former chief executive of Asian life insurer AIA is the favourite to take the up the chief executive position at Aviva, according to the Financial Times.
Allianz Commercial strengths Maidstone office
Allianz Commercial has made two new appointments to its Maidstone branch.
Aria expands assistance offering with Japan deal
Aria Assistance has signed an agreement with Emergency Assistance Japan to extend its global network to locations where it is currently not present.
LV Broker teams up with specialist home insurance provider
LV Broker has launched its ABC home insurance product on Insure 4 Retirement.
Esure reshuffles board with three appointments
Esure Group Holdings has appointed group finance director Andrew Whitehouse to become the insurer’s first chief risk officer.
Autonet to implement Experian credit check software
Van insurance broker Autonet is in the closing stages of finalising a deal with Experian to introduce a new credit check software to aid premium pricing and an instalment payment plan for their customers.
Aspen swoops for Fusion marine underwriter
Aspen Risk Management has appointed Paul Singh as marine underwriting manager.