Articles by Jonathan Swift
Business leaders welcome appointment of PM Cameron
The Forum of Private Business has given a cautious welcome to the appointment of the new Prime Minister, David Cameron, and his stated intention to form a coalition government between his party and the Liberal Democrats.
Hiscox to enter aviation as it reports £10m Deepwater hit
Hiscox’s gross written premiums grew year on year by 6.4% in local currencies to £504.1m in quarter one 2010(2009 Q1: £486.5 m).
Fortis UK CEO pleased with lot despite £1.8m Q1 net loss
Fortis UK this morning reported non-life and life premiums increased by 18.4 per cent to £234.9m (Q1 2009: £198.4m) in the first quarter of 2010.
Hiscox to enter aviation as it reports £10m Deepwater hit
Hiscox’s gross written premiums grew year on year by 6.4% in local currencies to £504.1m in quarter one 2010(2009 Q1: £486.5 m).
Harrison to lead European business
Combined Insurance has appointed Chris Harrison as executive vice president and general manager, Europe, assuming overall leadership responsibility for Combined Insurance’s European business – sales and operations.
Harrison to lead European business
Combined Insurance has appointed Chris Harrison as executive vice president and general manager, Europe, assuming overall leadership responsibility for Combined Insurance’s European business – sales and operations.
THB director resigns from board
The board of THB has announced the resignation of human resources director Corinne Bennett, as a director of the company with effect from 2 July 2010.
Fitch more positive about German GI sector
Fitch Rating has today revised the outlook for the German non-life insurance sector to stable from negative due what it described as "increased investment income in 2009 and an increase in motor insurance premium rates in early 2010".
Fitch more positive about German GI sector
Fitch Rating has today revised the outlook for the German non-life insurance sector to stable from negative due what it described as "increased investment income in 2009 and an increase in motor insurance premium rates in early 2010".
Aviva sees "potential signs" of return to UK GI growth
Aviva today said it is "seeing signs of a return to volume growth" in its UK general insurance book.
Aviva sees "potential signs" of return to UK GI growth
Aviva today said it is "seeing signs of a return to volume growth" in its UK general insurance book.
PM Brown announces he will stand down
Gordon Brown has announced that he intends to stand down as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party by the time of the Labour Party Conference in the Autumn.
RBSI to axe 2000 roles to "regain competitive edge," claims insurance CEO
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has revealed a proposal to cut 2000 jobs.
Mondial reports €56m profit for 2009
Mondial Assistance has reported €1.673bn turnover in 2009 (+4.8% or +5.4% at a constant exchange rate) and a return of €56m. Its combined ratio was 95.9 %.
Mondial reports €56m profit for 2009
Mondial Assistance has reported €1.673bn turnover in 2009 (+4.8% or +5.4% at a constant exchange rate) and a return of €56m. Its combined ratio was 95.9 %.
IIB relaunches member legal advice line
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has re-launched its 24/7 legal advice line for members.
Claims firm chair confident as losses ease
The board of Resources in Insurance Group has today reported a 54% reduction in like-for-like first quarter trading losses.
Quinn administrators pushing for UK commercial return
The administrators for Quinn Insurance are applying to the Financial Regulator this week to re-open some commercial lines of business in the UK, according to reports.
Quinn administrators pushing for UK commercial return
The administrators for Quinn Insurance are applying to the Financial Regulator this week to re-open some commercial lines of business in the UK, according to reports.
RBSI records COR of 113.3% in Q1 2010
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has reported a combined operating ratio, including business services costs, of 113.3% for the first quarter of 2010 compared with 101.5% in Q1 2009.
Catlin confident Deepwater and Chile quake will have positive impact on pricing
Catlin this morning reported gross premiums written increased by 9% to US$1.3bn during the three month period ended 31 March 2010. Using constant exchange rates, gross premiums written rose by 5%.
Merlin raid bolsters Delta's UK coverage
Delta Claims Services has signed up Lesley Andrew as an owner operator to trade under the company's exclusive adjusting franchise model.
Catlin confident Deepwater and Chile quake will have positive impact on pricing
Catlin this morning reported gross premiums written increased by 9% to US$1.3bn during the three month period ended 31 March 2010. Using constant exchange rates, gross premiums written rose by 5%.
Axa appoints new procurement boss
Régine Lucas has been appointed executive vice-president, procurement for the Axa Group.