Articles by Jonathan Swift
McKinsey and Telefonica to address inaugral insurance and data analytics conference
Speakers from Telefonica and McKinsey & Company will open and close the inaugral Post Insurance and Data Analytics conference in July.
Claims Club Monthly Missive: Young driver safety consultation delayed
The issue of road safety, along with flooding and whiplash, has been at the top of the agenda when it comes to the insurance industry’s engagement with politicians.
HBC Vehicle Services completes MBO from founder Terry Holding
The management team at HBC Vehicle Services has successfully completed a management buyout of the business from founder Terry Holding.
Post Claims Awards - Ageas, AIG, Allianz, LV, Hiscox and RSA among the winners
LV and Ageas both won individual and team awards at last night's Post Claims Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
Improving customer experience through operational excellence - webinar
Facing ever-changing demands from the regulator and consumers alike, insurance providers must adapt their processes to produce a superior customer journey.
Bahrain-based Trust Re bolsters capital as it seeks new growth opportunities
Trust Re announced today an increase in its paid up capital, from US$ 100m to US$ 140m, and an increase in its authorised capital to US$200m.
Swiss Re warns of $44bn loss scenario from Chinese flood and storm surge
With its large economy and over half of its manufacturing centres exposed to flood risk, China represents a much bigger risk to insurers than Thailand, according to a new report from Swiss Re.
Insurance buyers warned of "lone wolf" attacks as terrorism threat changes
Several of the world’s long-established terrorism insurance schemes were set up to deal with a different terrorism threat than is predominant today, according to a new technical guide produced by Airmic, in collaboration with Willis.
Generali CEO Greco says it is still interested in Latin America despite Mexican disposals
The Generali Group has signed an agreement with Grupo Financiero Banorte to sell its 49% minority stakes in the Mexican companies Seguros Banorte Generali and Pensiones Banorte Generali for a total gross consideration of $857.5m (€649m).
European non-life premiums up 3% in 2012 to €459bn
New figures published today by Insurance Europe show a provisional increase in total European gross written premiums of 1.6% at constant exchange rates in 2012. This follows a decline in premiums of over 2% in 2011.
Swiss group Baloise to close Bremen and Nuremberg offices with 400 job cuts
Baloise is to close two German offices with the loss of up to 400 jobs.
Garwyn Group reveals £4.25m of cost savings in 2012 as it returns to profit
Garwyn Group has returned to profit after revealing savings of £4.25m in 2012 when it cut its headcount by 53 to 164.
Tim Ablett passes away
The much respected insurance veteran Tim Ablett passed away at the weekend.
BIBAFever Episode Four: Children Versus Biba – the final word on the 2013 conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference may be over for another year, but Insurance Age and Post have teamed up with LV to bring you the final word on the event with the fourth episode of #BIBAFever.
Marks & Spencer and Post Office to discuss affinity insurance at Post event
Marks & Spencer and The Post Office have joined the speaker roll for the upcoming Affinity 2013 event.
Biba 2013: New cloud computing venture targets insurers and MGAs
Insurer Cloud Services today launched The Insurer Cloud, a new venture aimed at insurers and managing general agents.
IFB to target broker members with ex-Axa manager Danny king
A former strategic relationship manager and key account manager at Axa Insurance, Danny King has been appointed to lead the Insurance Fraud Bureau’s acquisition of customers, including exploring how the IFB’s membership model can be enhanced to enable…
Kennedys partner West warns of fake employment agencies targeting EL insurers
Gangs that previously staged fraudulent motor accidents to con insurers out of cash are now turning to target employers’ liability claims with a new underhand trick, it has been claimed.
Biba 2013: ABI, Biba and CILA team up to engage with FCA claims review
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba), the Association of British Insurers (ABI), the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA), brokers and insurers have started a new claims working group which aims to proactively and positively engage…
Towergate interest payments come down and debt maturity extended to 2018
Towergate Insurance has today announced the completion of its refinancing, following the closing of its bond offering.
Guidewire acquires P&C data management specialist Millbrook
General insurance software specialist Guidewire has acquired Millbrook, a provider of data management and business intelligence solutions for property and casualty insurers.
Post's Leigh Jackson and Callum Brodie acclaimed at Headlinemoney awards
Post journalists and its social media output were acclaimed at a prestigious awards do last night.
Former IFB and Groupama director Phil Bird returns as a broker with Coversure
Former Groupama Insurances claims and non-motor & SME underwriting director director Phil Bird is to return to the insurance market in June as a broker with Coversure based in Essex.
Lancashire CEO Brindle admits Aon/Berkshire deal concerns as it unveils $77.9m Q1 profit
Lancashire Holdings this morning reported a jump in pre-tax profit and post tax profit for the first quarter of 2013 to $78.9m (Q1 2012: $46.5m) and $ 77.9m (Q1 $45.6m) respectively.