Articles by Jonathan Swift
Hannover posts profit despite 123.8% non-life COR
Hannover Re has reported an operating profit of Euro 46.1m (Q1 2010 Euro 238.8m) for the first three months of 2011.
KPMG warns over "hindsight" penalties in the wake of Solvency II delay fears
Omnibus 2 is a significant milestone for Solvency II and delays to its finalisation are having an unwanted impact on the Solvency II timeline, increasing fears that neither insurers nor regulators may be fully prepared for implementation on 1 January…
Hannover posts profit despite 123.8% non-life COR
Hannover Re has reported an operating profit of Euro 46.1m (Q1 2010 Euro 238.8m) for the first three months of 2011.
Post Blog: Quinn, Towergate, an acorn of a deal and the Sex Pistols. The week in insurance
With many in the insurance market taking advantage of the double bank holiday whammy you would think that this week would be a good time to bury bad news.
Post Blog: Quinn, Towergate, an acorn of a deal and the Sex Pistols. The week in insurance
With many in the insurance market taking advantage of the double bank holiday whammy you would think that this week would be a good time to bury bad news.
JLT "positive" on start to 2011 after Asian account wins
The year to 27 April has started "positively", JLT reported today, with increased contributions from its businesses in the faster growing economies and, in particular, a number of notable new accounts won in Asia.
JLT "positive" on start to 2011 after Asian account wins
The year to 27 April has started "positively", JLT reported today, with increased contributions from its businesses in the faster growing economies and, in particular, a number of notable new accounts won in Asia.
Holman's disposes of business as regulation increases
Foster Denovo has agreed a deal to acquire the IFA business of independent Lloyd's brokerage firm John Holman & Sons.
London Chamber of Commerce warns confidence is slipping
Companies in the capital endured a tough start to the New Year according to the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey.
Claims boss David Williams take up new MD role at Lloyd's agency
Argenta Private Capital, the Lloyd’s Members’ Agency subsidiary of Argenta Holdings, has appointed David Williams as managing director.
London Chamber of Commerce warns confidence is slipping
Companies in the capital endured a tough start to the New Year according to the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey.
Regional MD out as Audatex parent unveils business shake up
Solera Holdings has outlined plans to re-organise its subsidiaries Audatex and HPI operations in the UK and the UISA region, which includes the UK, India, South Africa and Australia.
Chartis MD takes up board role with Lloyd's insurer Ascot
Ascot has appointed two new executive directors, Yvonne Keyes and Mark Smith, and one new non-executive Director, James Shea, all of whom joined the board of Ascot Underwriting this month.
Insurers Aviva, Axa and RSA ranked among top 10 greenest firms in Europe
A number of insurers have come out well in a list of Europe’s biggest companies ranked according to their greenhouse gas emissions by The Environmental Investment Organisation, a UK based independent non-profit research body.
Insurers Aviva, Axa and RSA ranked among top 10 greenest firms in Europe
A number of insurers have come out well in a list of Europe’s biggest companies ranked according to their greenhouse gas emissions by The Environmental Investment Organisation, a UK based independent non-profit research body.
Irish policyholders to be hit by levy of up to 2% to pay for Quinn bailout
Consumers will be hit with an insurance levy to make up for a €620m (£548m) shortfall from the collapse of Quinn Insurance, it has been claimed.
Scor claims number two spot in the US with Aegon deal
Scor has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the mortality risk reinsurance business of Transamerica Re, a part of Aegon. The business to be acquired relates solely to biometric risks.
Chubb reports $270m cat hit in Q1 2011
Chubb has reported that the impact of catastrophes in the first quarter of 2011 was $270m (£164m) before tax. This figure includes the winter storms in the US, flooding in Australia, and earthquakes in New Zealand and Japan.
Travelers Q1 NWP down overseas as a result of Lloyd's action
US insurance giant Travelers has reported that its international arm saw a 20% decrease in net written premiums to $255m (£155m) in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the prior year quarter.
Irish policyholders to be hit by levy of up to 2% to pay for Quinn bailout
Consumers will be hit with an insurance levy to make up for a €620m (£548m) shortfall from the collapse of Quinn Insurance, it has been claimed.
Scor claims number two spot in the US with Aegon deal
Scor has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the mortality risk reinsurance business of Transamerica Re, a part of Aegon. The business to be acquired relates solely to biometric risks.
Online insurance specialist announces MBO
The management team of the Ancile Insurance Group has agreed to purchase the entire share capital of the business from its shareholders.
Part 2 - Countdown to Biba 2011: the changing regulatory landscape
With the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference now less than three weeks away, Post and Insurance Age editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift sat down with the Biba CEO Eric Galbraith to discuss some of the major issues which are likely to come to the…
Broker UIB reveals involvement in Space Shuttle insurance coverage
United Insurance Brokers and Space Partnership International have revealed that they have placed insurances for commercial payloads flying on the penultimate STS Shuttle mission (STS134), currently scheduled for the 29 April.