Articles by Jonathan Swift
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.
JLT aims to tackle risk managers' 'exasperation' at cyber risks
JLT Specialty has launched an Intangible & Cyber Exposure service.
Amlin CEO says three quarters of business has seen rate rises in Q1 2012
Amlin reported this morning that the group's gross written premium for the four months ended 30 April 2012 was up 10.5% at £1.4bn (30 April 2011: £1.3bn). At constant rates of exchange, written premium increased by 11.6% (30 April 2011: £1.29bn).
Aviva admits CEO hunt will take rest of 2012
Aviva has said that it will not be in a position to name a new CEO until the end of the year, and hinted that business exits are inevitable as the company undertakes a widescale strategic review.
IAG boss Wilkins admits it may dump loss making UK business
IAG managing director and chief executive Mike Wilkins has said that now is an appropriate time to assess the options for the UK business, given the improvement in its performance and the current UK economic conditions.
BIBA 2012 Video: Is mandatory commission disclosure inevitable?
Today at Biba we asked attendees about their reaction to the recession and whether it has affected clients.
BIBA 2012: Young broker and Francis Perkins award winners named
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has named Caroline Webster of Higos Insurance Services as national Young Broker of the Year, and Dennis Veingard of Premiercare Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd as winner of the Francis Perkins Award.
Merlin to make up to 70 staff redundant as part of business review
Loss adjusting and claims management company Merlin has started a redundancy consultation with 70 staff as part of a wide-ranging review.
BIBA 2012: Bridge Insurance Brokers in Chubb tie up
Bridge Insurance Brokers and Chubb Insurance have teamed up to offer a product which the pair claims delivers high spec cover for precision engineers, metal fabricators and metal processors.
BIBA 2012: Trade body appoints lawyers to find solution to 'unfair' FSCS structure
British Insurance Brokers' Association CEO Eric Galbraith has used his opening address at the 2012 Biba Conference to warn of the potential European pressure for mandatory disclosure and even greater cost of regulation.
BIBA 2012: Galbraith says regulation remains its 'key priority'
Three quarters of brokers claim regulation is the main issue facing their business.
BIBA 2012: Biba appoints Deloitte for strategic review following IIB merger
Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has been appointed to conduct a strategic review of the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Loss adjuster Argent opens new Birmingham office
Argent Liability Adjusters has today announced the launch of a new Birmingham office.
BIBA 2012: Jelf outlines plans to break into the London HNW market with Parker hire
In a move aimed at boosting its mid and high net worth proposition, Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed Tony Parker as business development director for private clients.
BIBA 2012: Research reveals broker confidence despite double dip fears
Over 60% of brokers are confident about their overall business growth prospects for the next 12 months, despite the double dip recession.
Canopius target Omega blames Bermuda non-renewals for GWP drop in Q1 2012
Omega Insurance Holdings has reported that group gross written premium in the first three months of 2012 totalled $120.6m (Q1 2011: $129.4m).
Tim Johnson takes new MD role at Gallaghers
Tim Johnson has been appointed managing director of Gallagher Benefits Consulting (subject to FSA approval) and Gallagher Employee Benefits, in addition to his current role as MD of Gallagher Risk & Reward.
Former Howden board member switches to Bond Pearce
National law firm Bond Pearce has recruited Simon Gildener, partner, to its insurance professional risks team in London.
MGA Dual continues to expand in Asia with Singapore branch
The Dual Group, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has unveiled plans to open Dual Singapore in the second half of 2012.
MGA Dual grows Asian presence with Singapore opening
The Dual Group, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has unveiled plans to open Dual Singapore in the second half of 2012.
Firms that allow employees to use their own mobile devices will profit, claims BT report
Over 80 per cent of IT managers think that enterprises with a bring-your-own-device policy hold a competitive advantage over other organisations, according to research commissioned by BT.
Former Powerplace CEO Ball back with new online SME start-up
The former boss of Towergate's online offering Powerplace is back with a new online SME venture which using ex-Coverzones software allows brokers to white label their websites for "quote and buy" policies from a host of insurers.
NFU Mutual reports first underwriting profit since 2006 but hit by investment losses
Rural and agricultural insurance specialist NFU mutual has reported its first underwriting profit for five years in its 2011 reports and accounts.
BIBA 2012: Aqua Underwriting enters commercial market
Aqua Underwriting has widened its underwriting footprint with the launch of a range of niche commercial combined products.