Articles by Jonathan Swift
Labour front bencher admits concerns over Jack Straw's referral fee ban plan
The Labour Party is not wholly behind its minister Jack Straw’s proposal to ban referral fees it has emerged.
Hodges makes first mark on Towergate with Barr and Rea moves
Towergate’s new group chief executive Mark Hodges has made his first mark on the business he took over at the start of September.
Hardy sets December 2010 start date for Singapore operation
Hardy Underwriting Bermuda has announced the opening of its new Singapore office.
Ex-KPMG insurance leader joins RSA as NED
RSA has appointed Alastair Barbour to its board as a non-executive director as of today.
Aviva unveils new personal lines and commercial underwriting heads
Aviva has bolstered its underwriting, pricing and products team with four new senior appointments.
Ferma 2011: News round up
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has said it will continue its fight for broker transparency and aims to convince the European Commission to include it in the next version of the Insurance Mediation Directive.
Marsh warns firms over failure to validate coverage levels
Many organisations are failing to validate the limits of liability they require for their natural catastrophe insurance programmes, according to broker Marsh.
Former Lloyd's chair Taylor joins Jubilee as Ryan finalises deal
Ryan Specialty Group has completed the acquisition of specialist Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee Group Holdings and announced a host of key appointments.
Groupama actions fail to avert S&P rating action
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings of Groupama SA and its related subsidiaries to 'BBB' from 'BBB+', and removed them from Credit Watch with negative implications.
AM Best affirms FM Global's European and UK arm ratings
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa” of FM Global Group and its members, which includes the lead company, Factory Mutual Insurance Company (Factory Mutual).
PwC launch new scheme for Highland UK reinsurance creditors
Pricewaterhouse Cooper today announced that Highlands UK’s scheme of arrangement which dealt with the direct insurance business of the company, has, following its successful implementation, been formally terminated.
Business agility for improved profitability - webinar now available on demand
If you missed the recent Post webinar in association with Pitney Bowes Business Insight on the challenges of communicating with customers in today's changing world, you can now watch the on-demand version.
Business agility for improved profitability - webinar now available on demand
If you missed the recent Post webinar in association with Pitney Bowes Business Insight on the challenges of communicating with customers in today's changing world, you can now watch the on-demand version.
The Prince's Trust Insurance Leadership Group: A reflection on its successes so far
Tonight the Prince’s Trust Insurance Leadership Group celebrates breaking the £5m fund-raising barrier with a reception at the Chartered Insurance Institute. Jonathan Swift reflects on the group’s achievements in its five year lifespan.
European Commission to propose additional contract law in October
European Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding is today meeting with leaders of European insurance companies to discuss European contract law in the insurance sector.
European Commission to propose additional contract law in October
European Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding is today meeting with leaders of European insurance companies to discuss European contract law in the insurance sector.
Tiger Risks becomes first US broker since 2003 to open in London
Tiger Risk Partners has announced the opening of a UK subsidiary headquartered in London.
Lloyd's coverholder and capacity acquired in expansion push
ProSight Specialty Insurance has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lloyd’s Coverholder TSM Agencies and 100% of the capacity rights to Lloyd’s Syndicate 1110.
Davies Group profit more than doubles to £3.37m
Claims management firm Davies has announced a 24% leap in turnover to £36.9m for the 12 months ended 31 March 2011 (2010: £29.6m).
IFB head Glen Marr to step down to join motor insurer
Glen Marr, director at the IFB will be leaving the organisation in December to join the board of First Central Insurance Management as director of fraud.
Adding 1 delays UK office openings for 12 months
Jersey-based insurance marketing organisation Adding 1 has sidelined its plans to open offices in the UK mainland for 12 months.
Canopius submits 83 pence a share offer for Omega
Lloyd's isnurer Canopius has submitted an indicative proposal to the board of rival Omega to acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Omega for cash consideration of 83.0 pence per share.
Audience with Zurich: Techmedia sector in the spotlight
Zurich Insurance today launched independent research which found that more than half of Britain’s mid-size technology companies feel at risk from losing skilled employees, with the figure rising to 70% amongst companies with a £25-£100m annual turnover.
Lockton opens first office in Nordic region
The opening of the Norway office represents Lockton's first footsteps into the Nordic region, and with further international expansion planned for the future.