Articles by Jonathan Swift
Fitch warns Austrian insurers of CEE exposures
The Austria's insurance sector is facing challenges relating to the industry's significant exposure to central and eastern Europe, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.
Fitch warns Austrian insurers of CEE exposures
The Austria's insurance sector is facing challenges relating to the industry's significant exposure to central and eastern Europe, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.
Tories vow we will create "most competitive tax system in the G20"
The Conservative Party today outlined its ambition is to create the most competitive tax system in the G20 within five years.
Conservatives outline plans to stop Labour 'killing off' the recovery
The Conservative Party today reiterated its view that Labour’s plan for anyone earning over £20 000 to pay more tax - and employers more on all jobs paid over £5700 - will hit small businesses especially hard, and kill off the recovery.
Fortis to liquidate sub-holding to focus on insurance
As a first step towards simplifying its structure, Fortis today said it plans to liquidate its sub-holding Fortis Brussels SA/NV.
Labour pledges to help entrepreneurs and SMEs with manifesto
The Labour Party yesterday pledged to help support small businesses and recognize the need to promote entrepreneurs with the publication of its manifesto.
Fortis to liquidate sub-holding to focus on insurance
As a first step towards simplifying its structure, Fortis today said it plans to liquidate its sub-holding Fortis Brussels SA/NV.
Munich Re reduces stake in Swiss insurer with €119m share sale
Munich Re has sold part of its stake in Swiss insurance group Helvetia Holdings, reducing its shareholding from approxoimately 8.2% to under 3%.
Capital Z raises Jelf stake closer to 30% threshold
Capital Z has moved closer to the threshold which would require it to make an offer for the entire shareholding of boker Jelf it was revealed this morning.
Munich Re reduces stake in Swiss insurer with €119m share sale
Munich Re has sold part of its stake in Swiss insurance group Helvetia Holdings, reducing its shareholding from approxoimately 8.2% to under 3%.
Lib Dems take swipe at rivals as it unveils plan to halt excessive City bonuses
The Liberal Democrats has launched a five-point plan to deal with the excesses of bankers bonuses, with a swipe at its major rivals.
UK General adds to board with new FD
Oliver Laird has been appointed finance director, UK General Insurance, with immediate effect.
Dutch insurance giant outlines new reporting style
Aegon has unveiled its new reporting format that it claims better aligns with the way it manages its businesses.
Dutch insurance giant outlines new reporting style
Aegon has unveiled its new reporting format that it claims better aligns with the way it manages its businesses.
Quinn urges a reopening of UK business after High Court adjournment
The Quinn Group has welcomed the adjournment of the High Court hearing today which may have put its insurance business into full administration.
Quinn urges a reopening of UK business after High Court adjournment
The Quinn Group has welcomed the adjournment of the High Court hearing today which may have put its insurance business into full administration.
Quinn Insurance administration hearing delayed
The full hearing of the Financial Regulator's action to put Quinn Insurance into full administration has been postponed.
Beazley changes reporting currency
Lloyd's insurer Beazley is to change its reporting currency to US dollars for the 2010 financial year onward.
Quinn Insurance administration hearing delayed
The full hearing of the Financial Regulator's action to put Quinn Insurance into full administration has been postponed.
Aviva boss admits its market share is too low
Aviva is seeking to expand in Turkey because its current business isn’t big enough, its local CEO has told Bloomberg.
Train crashes in Italy killing at least six
A train has derailed in northern Italy, killing at least six people and injuring 20 others, according to media reports.
Aviva boss admits its market share is too low
Aviva is seeking to expand in Turkey because its current business isn’t big enough, its local CEO has told Bloomberg.
Train crashes in Italy killing at least six
A train has derailed in northern Italy, killing at least six people and injuring 20 others, according to media reports.
Biba clarifies members' position over limitation of liability
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a new publication to provide clarification to brokers on the issue of limitation of liability when advising clients.