Articles by Jonathan Swift
L&G reports 8% dip in general insurance
Insurer said it had prioritised profitability over volume and positioned itself to target profitable opportunities in 2010.
Belgium train crash firm broked locally
The company which owned the two trains involved in a head-on collision on Monday at Halle, south-west of Brussels, is understood to have placed its insurance with a local broker.
Belgium train crash firm broked locally
The company which owned the two trains involved in a head-on collision on Monday at Halle, south-west of Brussels, is understood to have placed its insurance with a local broker.
Sterling seals L&G HNW deal
Under the terms of the deal L&G advisers will now offer Sterling's executive home Insurance to their high net worth customers.
Marsh sees trade credit rates increase up to 50% across Europe
Increases in financial institutions' insurance ranged from more than 40% to 50% in Turkey, to 10% in Switzerland and South Africa. In the UK and Ireland, increases ranged from 10% to 30%.
Marsh sees trade credit rates increase up to 50% across Europe
Increases in financial institutions' insurance ranged from more than 40% to 50% in Turkey, to 10% in Switzerland and South Africa. In the UK and Ireland, increases ranged from 10% to 30%.
Allianz in board shake up
It follows the announcement Dr Gerhard Rupprecht is to retire at the end of the year.
Allianz in board shake up
It follows the announcement Dr Gerhard Rupprecht is to retire at the end of the year.
Blackham returns to broking market with Howden
In this new role, Howden said the co-founder and former CEO of Layton Blackham and Bluefin will provide support and guidance to help it definine and execute its strategy for continued growth, particularly in the development of the UK market.
Kwik Fit looks to dispose of insurance business
According to a reports the company has hired bankers at Credit Suisse to carry out a review of Kwik-Fit Financial Services, which employs more than 1000 people.
Lloyds sells Esure stake to founder Peter Wood for £185m
Lloyds Banking Group has sold its 70% stake in esure, the online insurer, to a management buyout vehicle to be called Esure Group Holdings, led by Esure chairman Peter Wood, for a cash consideration slightly in excess of book value in the Lloyds Banking…
Private equity-backed Merlin reports £61.9m loss
Merlin's turnover fell to £64.9m from £65.6m in its last financial year and, as of 30 April 2009, had net liabilities of £73.2m.
Catlin boasts of record profit
The Lloyd's insurer saw a 12% increase in gross premiums written to US$3.7bn on constant currency basis; and an 8% increase on a reported basis (2008: US$3.4bn) and recorded a 89% combined ratio (2008: 95%).
Lloyd's insurer sets up new liability division with Argo hire
To build and lead the new division, which will specialise in international professional and general liability and related classes, Chaucer has recruited Mark Lawrence as head of division.
Beazley sets up M&A team
Lloyd's insurer appoints John McNally to head a new team in London focusing on insuring the contingent risks that can otherwise impede merger and acquisition transactions.
Legal firm welcomes "overdue" ELIB plan
Ian McFall, head of asbestos policy at Thompsons Solicitors, said: "We have said for many years that what is good enough for road traffic accident victims is good enough for the workers."
RSA strikes deal for £40m GWP insurance group
RSA Insurance has acquired Al Ahlia Insurance Company SAOC for OMR19m1 (£31m) from ONIC.
ABI voices fears over ELIB proposal
Nick Starling claims it is right that today's law-abiding employers should have to pay for their potentially uninsured competitors.
Axa strikes new insurance deal with oldest bank in the world
Axa and Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena announced today the extension of their bancassurance agreement in Italy to the 1000 branches of former Banca Antonveneta.
Axa strikes new insurance deal with oldest bank in the world
Axa and Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena announced today the extension of their bancassurance agreement in Italy to the 1000 branches of former Banca Antonveneta.
Bank claims first with free football fan insurance
BBVA Seguros and Spain's professional football league, LFP, have signed an agreement under which all fans attending first division Liga BBVA and second division Liga adelante matches will be covered by free accident insurance merely by virtue of being a…
Bank claims first with free football fan insurance
BBVA Seguros and Spain's professional football league, LFP, have signed an agreement under which all fans attending first division Liga BBVA and second division Liga adelante matches will be covered by free accident insurance merely by virtue of being a…
Drive Assist reviewing cases after malpractice promoting email sent to ABI
Steve Binch, chief executive of Drive Assist, wrote to Barry Smith, chairman of the Association of British Insurers motor committee and CEO of Fortis, last week to assure him the company has made an extensive investigation into the email.
Adjusting giant Crawford reports $115.7m loss for 2009
The loss includes a non cash impairment charges of $140.9m, primarily related to goodwill in the company's Broadspire arm.