Articles by Jonathan Swift
French insurance group sees international revenue soar
CNP Assurances recorded €9.4 bn in premium income, of which €1.9 bn came from operations outside France, in the first quarter of 2010.
German insurer unveils new board members
German insurance group ERGO has appointed a new supervisory board at its AGM.
Cypriot deal finalised
Eureko has closed the sale of 98.9% of shares in Interlife Insurance and 100% of the shares in Interamerican Assistance to Rodardo.
French insurance group sees international revenue soar
CNP Assurances recorded €9.4 bn in premium income, of which €1.9 bn came from operations outside France, in the first quarter of 2010.
German insurer unveils new board members
German insurance group ERGO has appointed a new supervisory board at its AGM.
Cypriot deal finalised
Eureko has closed the sale of 98.9% of shares in Interlife Insurance and 100% of the shares in Interamerican Assistance to Rodardo.
LCP warns on pension buyout demand
The cost to companies of transferring their pension scheme risk to an insurer looks set to rise as demand starts to outstrip supply, according to LCP Pension Buyouts 2010 published by Lane Clark & Peacock LLP.
Quinn administrator pulls plug on UK PI business
Quinn Insurance will not reopen its professional indemnity business in the UK despite the likelihood it will recommence underwriting other commercial lines.
$25bn African microinsurance market mostly untapped, finds report
Little over 2% of Africa's 700 million working poor are covered by insurance, representing a vast untapped opportunity for social and economic development, according to a new study by the Microinsurance Innovation Facility of the International Labour…
Amlin benefits from ACI acquisition with 32.1% hike in GWP
Amlin this morning reported gross written premium (before deduction of brokerage) was up 32.1% for the four months ended 30 April 2010 at £964.0m (30 April 2009: £729.7m).
Quinn administrator pulls plug on UK PI business
Quinn Insurance will not reopen its professional indemnity business in the UK despite the likelihood it will recommence underwriting other commercial lines.
Amlin benefits from ACI acquisition with 32.1% hike in GWP
Amlin this morning reported gross written premium (before deduction of brokerage) was up 32.1% for the four months ended 30 April 2010 at £964.0m (30 April 2009: £729.7m).
Generali sees GI profit reduced by 25.4% in Q1
Italian insurance giant has recorded a non-life combined ratio of 98% in quarter one 2010 (96.3% 1Q09; 99.5% 4Q09) after an increase in catastrophic events.
Ageas records loss in quarter one
Ageas today reported a 20% increase in premium over the first quarter of 2010 to EUR 5bn when compared with Q1 2009.
Aviva signs three year deal with trade union
Aviva France has signed a three-year agreement on the employment of older people.
Lloyd's motor insurer KGM put up for sale by parent company
Lloyd's motor insurer KGM has been put up for sale by its parent Gibraltar-based Perseverance.
Generali sees GI profit reduced by 25.4% in Q1
Italian insurance giant has recorded a non-life combined ratio of 98% in quarter one 2010 (96.3% 1Q09; 99.5% 4Q09) after an increase in catastrophic events.
Ageas records loss in quarter one
Ageas today reported a 20% increase in premium over the first quarter of 2010 to EUR 5bn when compared with Q1 2009.
Aviva signs three year deal with trade union
Aviva France has signed a three-year agreement on the employment of older people.
Con-Libs: Bank of England regulatory plan to be brought forward
The coalition agreement announced today by the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats outlines plans to bring forward the objective of giving more power to the Bank of England. However, it makes no mention of the Financial Services Authority.
Lib Dem set for climate change role in Cameron's cabinet
Liberal Democrat MP Chris Huhne is poised to become energy and climate change secretary, according to reports.
FSB welcomes Con-Lib pact plans on CGT and personal tax
Business leaders have welcomed the agreement between the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties to form the next Government.
FSB welcomes Con-Lib pact plans on CGT and personal tax
Business leaders have welcomed the agreement between the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties to form the next Government.
Beazley sees significant gains in reinsurance and property in Q1
Beazley has reported a 195% increase in premiums to $438.2m in quarter one 2010 (Q1 2009: $368.9m). It added average rates decreased by 1%.