Articles by Jonathan Swift
Lloyd's: Deepwater and Chilean earthquake bill could top $2bn
Lloyd’s announced today that it estimates its net claims before tax from the earthquake in Chile to be in the order of US$1.4bn.
Ex Zurich boss named Italian CEO
Francesco La Gioia has been appointed the new CEO of Helvetia Italy.
Ex Zurich boss named Italian CEO
Francesco La Gioia has been appointed the new CEO of Helvetia Italy.
Giles Insurance Brokers in Midlands swoop
Giles Insurance Brokers has acquired the retail broking division of James Hampden Insurance Brokers.
QBE Europe names new legal head
QBE Europe has appointed Esther Felton as head of legal for its European operations as part of an ongoing drive to develop its dedicated in-house legal capabilities.
QBE Europe names new legal head
QBE Europe has appointed Esther Felton as head of legal for its European operations as part of an ongoing drive to develop its dedicated in-house legal capabilities.
Europ Assistance reports 44% hike in net profit
Europ Assistance Group has reported turnover in 2009 of €1.288bn, up by 6.6% compared with 2008 (+7.6% in constant euros).
Europ Assistance reports 44% hike in net profit
Europ Assistance Group has reported turnover in 2009 of €1.288bn, up by 6.6% compared with 2008 (+7.6% in constant euros).
KPMG appointed as First City's administrator
David Costley-Wood and Michael Walker, restructuring partners at KPMG, have been appointed joint administrators of First City Insurance Group and its subsidiary company, First City Partnership by the companies’ directors.
London P&I Club increases free reserves by 22% in 2009/10
THE London P&I Club has reported a financial year surplus of $25.9m for the year ended 20 February 2010.
Munich Re most protected from earning volatility claims Fitch
The recent capital markets crisis has created considerable challenges for European reinsurers seeking to minimise the volatility seen in their financial results over the past few years, according to Fitch Ratings.
Allianz tops Towergate service survey
Latest research conducted by Towergate Risk Solutions has revealed Allianz as the top performing key insurer servicing its broking operations.
Quinn job cuts look set to be minimised by large voluntary take up
The administrator of Quinn Insurance has received 700 applications for voluntary redundancy according to weekend reports.
Quinn administrator denies conflict of interest over debtor
Quinn Insurance administrator Michael McAteer denied there was a conflict of interest in his involvement with another firm that owed Quinn millions.
Finnish insurer latest to be linked with Quinn bid
Anglo Irish Bank is in talks with Finnish insurance group Sampo, about a takeover of troubled Quinn Insurance.
Munich Re most protected from earning volatility claims Fitch
The recent capital markets crisis has created considerable challenges for European reinsurers seeking to minimise the volatility seen in their financial results over the past few years, according to Fitch Ratings.
Quinn job cuts look set to be minimised by large voluntary take up
The administrator of Quinn Insurance has received 700 applications for voluntary redundancy according to weekend reports.
Quinn administrator denies conflict of interest over debtor
Quinn Insurance administrator Michael McAteer denied there was a conflict of interest in his involvement with another firm that owed Quinn millions.
Finnish insurer latest to be linked with Quinn bid
Anglo Irish Bank is in talks with Finnish insurance group Sampo, about a takeover of troubled Quinn Insurance.
Former EU ambassador chosen to lead new Irish financial services push
Ireland’s international financial services industry, in a private sector initiative, has announced its intention to create the role of chairman of IFSC Ireland.
Hampden returns to profit in 2009
Hampden Underwriting, which provides investors with a limited liability direct investment into the Lloyd's insurance market, today said premium written during the year totalled £8.6m.
Former EU ambassador chosen to lead new Irish financial services push
Ireland’s international financial services industry, in a private sector initiative, has announced its intention to create the role of chairman of IFSC Ireland.
Snowball insists job cuts are not on the agenda for now with GI plan
Suncorp has outlined plans for a 3% improvement in its underlying general insurance margin over the next two years.
Insurer issues warning over GI premium growth
Danish insurer Topdanmark has recorded a post-tax profit increase of DKK 268m in Q1 2010 from DKK 35m in Q1 2009.