Articles by Chinwe Akomah
CII welcomes FCA clamp down on 'poor' business behaviour
The Chartered Insurance Institute has said it looks forward to the Financial Conduct Authority "punishing poor and unethical behaviour" as the new body launched a consultation paper on how it will operate.
Former Waylett surveyor joins SSL Claims
Northampton-based specialist motor and property loss adjustor SSL Claims has appointed Jon Holloway, pictured, as network surveyor director of the firm's property division.
LAS unveils household claims debit card
LAS Claims Management has launched a pre-paid debit card scheme in a bid to offer "significantly increased choice and flexibility in settling household claims".
R K Harrison opens Yorkshire office
Broker R K Harrison Insurance Services has set up a new regional base in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Equinox Global boosts underwriting capacity
Trade credit Lloyd's coverholder Equinox Global has increased its available capacity to underwrite by more than 30%.
Liberty Syndicates adds to specialty products team
Liberty Syndicates has appointed Susan Barber to manage and build on its personal accident and pecuniary lines treaty portfolios in the Lloyd's market, part of its specialty products underwriting division.
Arista ramps up online trading capabilities
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has upgraded its online trading capabilities to offer brokers full functionality across its product range.
Airmic members increasingly rely on brokers for BI help, report finds
Airmic's members are becoming more engaged with brokers when securing the correct property damage and business interruption cover, but there is still some "ambiguity" as to who should check policy wordings.
Fewer road traffic accidents force body shops out of the market
Specialist research firm Trend Tracker said body shops are finding it tougher to make a profit now than in the past 20 years, primarily owing to motorists clocking up fewer miles and installing safety systems.
Renewable energy broker Renewable Risk Advisors launches
A new renewable energy broker has opened for business in the UK to give clients a more "bespoke" level of service.
Hastings CEO Fitzmaurice replaced by NBNK boss
Hastings Insurance Group has appointed Gary Hoffman as group chief executive with effect from 1 November 2012.
UK Insurance rating remains stable after DLG IPO
Direct Line Group's UK Insurance is unlikely to see its Moody's A2 insurance financial strength rating change despite the insurer revealing the price of its initial public offering of ordinary shares.
Former Merlin staff lose out again as LAS cuts short contracts
Loss adjuster LAS Claims has come under fire for allegedly cutting short an offer of temporary work to several former Merlin employees.
Third delay to Omnibus II vote
The European Parliament's vote on Omnibus II, Solvency II's enabling legislation, due to take place in November, has been pushed back to March 2013.
Brit hires new chief financial officer
Brit Insurance has appointed Andrew Baddeley as chief financial officer, replacing Scott Egan who left the business in April to join Towergate as group CFO.
Devon flood claims trickle in
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company has received a small number of claims following flash flooding in Clovelly, Devon last night.
Crawford recruits CEMEA business development director
Crawford & Company has appointed Tobias Walter, pictured, as business development director for Continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Country's biggest scam concludes as 'crash for cash' fraudster sentenced
A Bolton man who planned a series of 'crash for cash' scams on roundabouts through his insurance claims management company was found guilty of fraud and ordered to pay more than £7000.
Aviva ends UK Athletics sponsorship deal
Aviva is to end its 13-year sponsorship of UK Athletics at the close of 2012 when the current contract finishes.
Damages uplift is ‘moot’ point for Direct Line Group IPO
Accountancy firm BDO has claimed the Direct Line Group floatation is unlikely to be affected by the Court of Appeal’s decision to stop personal injury claimants, who have entered a conditional fee arrangement before 1 April 2013, qualifying for a 10%…
AGCS names head of marine hull and liability
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Chris Turberville as head of marine hull and liability UK.
Argenta recruits marine underwriter for Syndicate 2121
Argenta Syndicate, a subsidiary of Argenta Holdings, has appointed Vincent Leonardi to marine underwriter at Argenta Syndicate 2121.
Simple economic capital models could avert financial crisis
The insurance industry needs more dynamic economic capital models if it is to avoid suffering some of the problems exposed during the financial crisis four years ago.
Allianz Legal Protection extends BMW affinity deal to motorcycle brand
Allianz Legal Protection has become the legal expenses provider for BMW’s motorcycle brand BMW Motorrad, in an affinity arrangement through specialist motorcycle broker Devitt Insurance Services.