Terry Wijenje v Directline Assurance Company Limited & 6 others [2020] KEELRC 877 (KLR)

Facts

The Claimant, Terry Wijenje, was appointed as the Principal/Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the 1st Respondent, Directline Assurance Company Limited. She was later revoked from her position by the Insurance Regulatory Authority due to allegations of filing false company returns. The Insurance Appeals Tribunal issued orders staying the regulator's decision, but the 1st Respondent terminated her services. The 6th and 7th Respondents were appointed in her place.

Issues

1. Whether the Claimant's appointment was validly revoked by the Insurance Regulatory Authority.
2. Whether the 1st Respondent's termination of the Claimant's services was wrongful.
3. Whether the Claimant is entitled to reinstatement and compensation.

Reasoning

The Court finds that the Claimant's appointment was validly revoked by the Insurance Appeals Tribunal, and the 1st Respondent's termination of her services was not wrongful. The Court also finds that the Claimant has not explained why she has not executed the orders issued to her at the Appeals Tribunal.

Outcome

The application is dismissed.

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