Articles by Jonathan Swift
British Insurance Awards 2011: Rising to the occasion
With the exceptionally high standard and sheer number of entries for this year’s British Insurance Awards, our panel of industry experts faced a tough task in picking out the winners in each category - and it was a challenge that they rose to with gusto,…
Robertson Taylor co-founder Willie Robertson passes away
Willie Robertson, co-creator of the specialist music and live entertainment broker Robertson Taylor, sadly passed away on the 9 July 2011 after a determined fight against cancer, it was revealed today.
British Insurance Awards 2011: A humble champion
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – WINNER – DR SANDY SCOTT
City of London Police to create £9m 35 strong insurance fraud team
The insurance industry has confirmed final plans to fund a multi-million pound City of London Police unit aimed at tackling insurance fraud.
Hiscox expects to hit £1bn in 2012 on Syndicate 33
Hiscox has said it envisages a 2012 capacity of £1bn for Syndicate 33, an increase of £100m from 2011.
Broker claims boss is promoted to the main board
Lark Group announces the appointment of Julie Whitehead to its main board.
Scheffel replaces Berger as Allianz corporate boss in London
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has confirmed new CEOs from within its existing management team for two of its most important regions with effect from October.
Scheffel replaces Berger as Allianz corporate boss in London
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has confirmed new CEOs from within its existing management team for two of its most important regions with effect from October.
Winners speak out from BIA 2011
Re-live the 2011 British Insurance Awards with this short video featuring many of the winners giving their responses to being acclaimed at the Royal Albert Hall.
Chartis backs London-based Takaful insurance broker
A company claiming to be the world’s first Shariah compliant insurance broker to offer premium Takaful and Re-Takaful commercial risk solutions in the UK has today been launched in London.
BIA 2011 Achievement Award winner Scott: Market reaction
Having been crowned Achievement winner at the British Insurance Awards last night, a number of high profile market faces have today lauded Sandy Scott for his work at the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Amlin sees international cat renewal rates rise by 50%
Lloyd's insurer Amlin estimates net claims from the two major US tornadoes during April and May 2011 of approximately $50m.
Government insists it will not make "knee jerk" referral fee ban decision
The Government has insisted that while sympathetic to a ban on referral fees, it will not introduce one as a knee jerk reaction.
Sandy Scott takes Achievement Award at 2011 British Insurance Awards
Sandy Scott, chief executive, Chartered Insurance Institute, was given the Achievement Award at the British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall tonight in front of 1800 fellow industry professionals.
Chaucer outlines delisting timetable after scheme sanctioned
Following an application by Chaucer to the UK Listing Authority, it is expected that trading of Chaucer Shares on the main market of the London Stock Exchange will be suspended from 4:30pm on 30 June 2011.
Another Aviva exec departs as Marsh is hit with new lawsuit
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Helphire issues profit warning after revealing £29m accounting error
Credit hire firm Helphire has issued a profits warning after revealing a financial overstatement of £29m relating to credit hire and repair.
Arthur J Gallagher swoops for Lloyd's broker business
Arthur J Gallagher (UK) has acquired part of the liability and affinity portfolio of Lonmar Global Risks.
Aviva sells RAC to Carlyle Group for £1bn
Aviva has announced plans to sell The RAC to Carlyle Group for £1bn.
Post launches new Facebook page - Post 1840
Post has launched a new Facebook page covering everything from the latest insurance news to discussions about the representation of the industry in films.
New anti-fraud tool launched in battle against 'cash-for-crash'
Esri UK today has launched a new geographic information system software tool to help combat insurance and banking fraud.
Another insurer resigns from the ABI over Jackson stance
Elite Insurance Company has confirmed that it will be resigning from the Association of British Insurers with immediate effect.
ABI/KPMG: 98% of UK insurer bosses "very worried" by EU impact
The insurance industry has a key role to play in helping UK consumers manage their financial commitments, but first it needs to improve its reputation.
ABI/KPMG: 98% of UK insurer bosses "very worried" by EU impact
The insurance industry has a key role to play in helping UK consumers manage their financial commitments, but first it needs to improve its reputation.