Articles by Jonathan Swift
Former Direct Line MD joins Fortis UK board as retail boss
Andy Watson takes up his new role as managing director - retail with immediate effect.
Markel appoints new Swedish boss
Anne-Sofia Hedin has been appointed general manager of Markel Sweden, which is based in Stockholm and provides insurance products across Nordic countries, the Baltic states and Russia.
Markel appoints new Swedish boss
Anne-Sofia Hedin has been appointed general manager of Markel Sweden, which is based in Stockholm and provides insurance products across Nordic countries, the Baltic states and Russia.
Lloyds GI book hit by £156m rise in claims
The group saw its general insurance profit dip 32% in 2009 to £367m (2008: 537m) and overall insurance arm profit fall 34% to £1.2bn (2008: £1.54bn).
Aegon repays one third of capital back to Government
It saw an underlying earnings before tax of Euro 427m and net income of Euro 393m, due to what it described as improved earnings, realized gains on investments and lower impairments.
Allianz GI arm reports a drop in 28% drop in operating profit
The two biggest drivers were a decline of 0.6bn euros in operating investment income and an underwriting result which was down 0.7 bn euros.
Allianz GI arm reports a drop in 28% drop in operating profit
The two biggest drivers were a decline of 0.6bn euros in operating investment income and an underwriting result which was down 0.7 bn euros.
IAG UK profit cut on back of reserve strengthening
The UK business recorded a $24m insurance profit on A$406m of gross written premium for the six months ended 31 December 2009.
RBSI profits slump by over £500m to £58m in 2009
CEO Paul Geddes described 2009 as "exceptionally challenging"
RSA bullish despite 10% fall in operating profit
CEO Andy Haste hails progress in emerging markets and international arms.
RSA bullish despite 10% fall in operating profit
CEO Andy Haste hails progress in emerging markets and international arms.
Cap Z to buy out 3I in Jelf fundraising plan
Cap Z will now hold a minimum of 25.01 per cent of the company's enlarged ordinary share capital.
CNP's profits exceed €1bn
Premium income outside France surges 93.4% to €6.3 bn (up 65.8% under French GAAP) led by CNP Vita in Italy, Caixa Seguros in Brazil and CNP Vida in Spain.
Jelf looks to raise a further £17m after reporting a £9.7m loss in 2009
It is expected that any placing would be conducted at or around the price of 36 pence per ordinary share and would be subject to shareholder approval at a general meeting.
Moneysupermarket sees insurance transactions fall 14% in 2008
However, insurance made up 55% of the revenue (£75.7m), compared to 44% in 2008 despite a slight drop from £77.7m that year.
HSBC insurance boss to step down
Clive Bannister will be replaced by Asia boss David Fried, according to Reuters.
HSBC insurance boss to step down
Clive Bannister will be replaced by Asia boss David Fried, according to Reuters.
Lloyd's broker expands overseas footprint with acquisition
Windsor has completed a deal for the minority interest in BGH Risk Solutions, a liability broker that operates in Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
How Incisive Media broke the Greek debt story
Post Europe's sister publication, Risk magazine, has been right at the centre of the current controversy over Greek debt.
Aviva and MIB wade into debate on "fronting" fraud
New research from the Motor Insurers' Bureau and Aviva reveals that more than two-thirds of UK drivers do not understand what it means to ‘front' an insurance policy.
Towergate boss Cullum hails John Charcol swoop as a "perfect fit"
"To have the leading high net worth mortgage broker in the group gives us a huge opportunity to provide mortgages to our high net worth customers and SME owners," he added.
AM Best "positive" on global non-life reinsurance sector
The current outlook implies that the majority of 2010 reinsurer rating actions are likely to be affirmations, with only a modest number of anticipated rating or outlook changes.
AM Best "positive" on global non-life reinsurance sector
The current outlook implies that the majority of 2010 reinsurer rating actions are likely to be affirmations, with only a modest number of anticipated rating or outlook changes.
Swiftcover warns "fronting" fraud has doubled in two years
An estimated 36 000 parents are committing fraud by illegally putting their sons and daughters down as a ‘spouse' or ‘partner' on their car insurance policy - a crime known as fronting according to Axa-owned firm.