Articles by Jonathan Swift
VRS and Woodgate & Clark lead the way in Loss Adjusting Awards 2012 shortlist
The shortlist for the 2012 Loss Adjusting Awards is now live.
Motor start-up Purely Insurance scrapped after capacity walks away
A new motor underwriting start-up, fronted by a duo of former HSBC Insurance UK executives, has been scrapped, Postonline can reveal.
Admiral's international arms report £8.9m loss in 1H 2012
Admiral's international insurance business has reported significant growth in turnover and total premiums written in the first half of 2012 to £79.7m and £74.4m respectively (H1: 2012 £53.9m and £49.5m).
Post Claims Club chair's monthly missive: Talk Sport PI ads and treehouses
Last week I enjoyed a pleasant staycation in East Sussex, sleeping in an eco-treehouse on a farm near Mayfield, visiting sights and restaurants recommended by local industry types.
Join Allianz, Groupama and Miller in 2012 insurance football tourament
The Prince's Trust is today calling on insurance companies to help tackle youth unemployment by taking part in the charity's annual fundraising football tournament.
Swiss Re unveils new Middle East and Africa boss O'Neill
Swiss Re has appointed Frank O'Neill as market executive for the company's reinsurance operations in the Middle East & Africa region, effective 1 January 2013.
Italian motor and property markets offer opportunities, according to new report
Italy stands at the crossroads of economic and social change, and therefore offers interesting opportunities for the insurance industry.
Great Eastern CEO hails stake sale as "significant step" in China expansion
Great Eastern Holdings has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with Chongqing City Construction Investment to sell 25% of its equity interest in Great Eastern Life Assurance (China) Company for RMB303m (£32m).
Insurance Stategy 2012: Chartis UK MD Aubert to offer insights into volatile market
Chartis UK managing director Nicolas Aubert will join the Insurance Strategy line-up next month to take part in a panel discussion.
David Mairs breaks his silence over Merlin demise
The founder of loss adjusting business Merlin has spoken out following the collapse of the business formerly known as Ashworth Mairs Group.
Philippines finance secretary calls for support for Asian nat cat risk pool
The Philippine government is proposing a local Asian risk pool based on the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility.
Indian commercial rates expected to rise 15% following nat cats
Indian businesses are likely to see premiums rise by 15% as insurers include flood risk in policies having suffered large losses after recent natural catastrophes, it has been reported.
Aviva loses 'A' rating as S&P downgrades UK group
Standard & Poor's has lowered Aviva PLC’s long-term counterparty credit rating by one notch to 'A-' from 'A', and its long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on all of the group's core operating subsidiaries by one notch to …
Zurich sees decline in European GI profit as pension and commission expenses bite
Zurich Insurance has reported a business operating profit of $2.5bn for the six months ended 30 June 2012, up 17% on 2011.
Zurich appoints new general insurance CEO
Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Michael Kerner as CEO of general insurance from 1 September subject to regulatory approval.
Thai officials confident of securing reinsurance for £1bn flood fund to meet demand
The Thai Office of the Insurance Commission is to seek extra reinsurance from international players to meet demand for the state-owned natural catastrophe fund.
Thai insurers back new E-claim service for RTAs
Victims of car accidents in Thailand will be treated by hospitals whether they have insurance or not under a new scheme launched by local insurers and the Office of the Insurance Commission.
Chartis International returns to profit in H1 2012 with 16 point COR swing
Chartis International has reported an operating income before net realised gains of $802m for the first six months of 2012 (2011 H1 $480m loss) on net premiums written of $9.33bn (2011 H1: $9.25bn).
Axa CEO Evans hits back at U-turn criticism as he reveals telematics delay
Axa UK and Ireland CEO Paul Evans has hit back at criticism that he has performed a U-turn by bringing the personal and commercial broker businesses back together again under Amanda Blanc.
Novae back in profit at H1 2012 as new strategy remains 'on track'
Novae Group has this morning reported a profit before tax, foreign exchange losses on non-monetary items and non-recurring items for the first six months of 2012 of £19.6m (H1 2011: loss £30.1m).
Axa UK & Ireland COR rises above 100% in H1 after £36m flood hit
Axa UK & Ireland has reported that underlying earnings for the first six months of 2012 improved by 27% to £66m (H1 2011: £52m).
Willis' European growth held back by declines in Spain and Netherlands
Willis Group has reported net income from continuing operations of $332m for the six months ended 30 June 2012, compared with $119m in the same period a year ago. Operating income increased to $496m (H1 2011: $395m).
Plumeri admits Willis' mettle has been 'tested' as revenue remains flat
Willis Group has reported net income from continuing operations of $332m for the six months ended 30 June 2012, compared with $119m in the same period a year ago. Operating income increased to $496m (H1 2011: $395m).
Ace boss heralds international pricing turnaround with 88.9% H1 COR
Ace has reported that income excluding net realised gains jumped to $1.44bn in the first half of 2012 (H1 2011: $932m).