Articles by Jonathan Swift
Equity renews motor insurance deal with HSBC's First Direct
Equity Insurance Partnerships has extended its affinity insurance partnership with First Direct, the banking brand which is a member of HSBC Group.
Ace swoops for top 10 Indonesian insurer to diversify reach into PL
Ace has announced today that the company and its local partner have reached a definitive agreement to acquire PT Asuransi Jaya Proteksi in Indonesia for approximately $130m in cash.
Insurance boss receives major honour for services to local insurance industry
Günter Geyer, chairman of the managing board of Wiener Städtische Versicherungsverein, has received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary.
Aetna launches new benefits product in Singapore after gaining licence
Aetna has received a licence to begin selling health insurance in Singapore for groups and individuals.
Chinese regulator gearing up to relax insurance investment restrictions
China's insurance regulator is close to outlining a policy which will expand and diversify insurers' investment scope, according to a report.
Indian regulator IRDA soft on rule defaulters, claims report
Insurance companies are flouting their "social and rural responsibilities" and the regulator, IRDA, lacks the will to punish them, according to a new report.
MGA Dual expands with new Austrian office
Dual Group, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has announced that Dual Austria will open its doors in Vienna on 1 July fronted by liability specialist Hannes Puchner.
Indian health insurance market predicted to be worth $7.6bn by 2015
One in 10 people in India could end up buying health insurance products against the current 2%, according to a new survey.
Sri Lanka general insurance market grew 23.45% in 2011, says regulator
The gross written premium of Sri Lanka's insurance sector rose 18.5% year on year to Rs.66.2bn (£300m) in 2011, with the general and life insurance segments recording substantial growth, according to the Insurance Board of Sri Lanka.
Indian regulator outlines plans to speed up health insurance claims and increase age limits
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority in India has put forward a proposal to make it mandatory for health insurers to offer cover to people up to 65 years and settle all claims within a month.
Bangladesh reinsurer SBC inroduces liability cap
Sadharan Bima Corporation, Bangladesh's only state-owned reinsurer, has put a cap on its liabilities following a host of recent disaster losses.
Indonesian insurers told to prepare for life as non-profit organisations
State-owned Indonesian insurance companies PT Askes and PT Jamsostek have been asked by the House of Representatives to make preparations for their transformation into non-profit public institutions.
Munich Re pulls Indian reinsurance support over premium concerns
Munich Re has almost pulled out of India entirely, it has been reported.
Axa, LV, Zurich, Broker Direct and QBE triumph at Post Claims Awards 2012
Mike Klaiber, Zurich UK claims disease manager, was the winner of the inaugural CII Claims Faculty achievement award last night at the Post Claims Awards.
Taiwan insurance industry exposure to PIIGS revealed
Taiwan's insurance firms launched total investments of NT$13.9bn (£295m) in Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain in the first four months of the year.
Post Blog: Haste & Guardiola - Why Chelsea have more chance of getting their man than Aviva
The current scramble for new managers at top football clubs Chelsea and Liverpool draws a parallel with Aviva's hunt for a new CEO.
Willis appoints new CEO for Norway
Willis Group has appointed Nils Arne Fagerli CEO of Willis Norway AS, effective immediately.
British Insurance Awards 2012 finalists to be revealed
The wait is almost over. Tomorrow Postonline will be the first place to discover the shortlist for the 2012 British insurance Awards.
BIBA 2012: Conference returns to London in 2013
The British Insurance Brokers' Association will return to London next year after its two-year residency in Manchester.
Hyperion valued at £165m as BP Marsh sells a stake to Murofo
BP Marsh & Partners announced this morning that its wholly-owned subsidiary, BP Marsh & Company, has sold 1 193 500 shares (2.75%) in Hyperion Insurance Group for a cash consideration of £4.5m.
Hardy gets tough on property treaty with 19.1% rate rises
Hardy Underwriting has reported that gross written premiums for its syndicate have decreased by 21.5% year on year, primarily as a result of discontinuing certain underperforming lines of business and a reduction in catastrophe risk appetite.
Deutsche Bank analyst admits surprise at Aviva UK GI slowdown
Equity analyst Deutsche Bank has admitted surprise at Aviva's UK result this morning.
Jelf bolsters London office with two hires
Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed two members of staff to join the team in its recently opened London office.
What is contained within Penny's Little Black Book?
Having been wined and dined by the great and the good of the insurance industry for over 12 years, one has decided to team up with the CII to collect the best bits from my weekly column and bring them to you in the shape of this little black book.