Articles by Jonathan Swift
Zurich enters into general insurance distribution deal with Fortis
Zurich's Turkish subsidiary, Zurich Sigorta has signed an agreement with Fortis Bank AS for the exclusive distribution of general insurance products through Fortis in Turkey.
MMC boss Duperreault acclaimed as Insurance Hall of Fame winner
The International Insurance Society has announced Brian Duperreault, president and CEO, Marsh & McLennan, USA, as the 2011 Insurance Hall of Fame winner.
Catlin the latest insurer to up NZ quake loss estimate
Catlin has today announced an estimate of the financial impact of the 4 September 2010 New Zealand earthquake.
Guy Carpenter and Willis join forces with Aon for oil liability consortium
Guy Carpenter and Willis Re are working alongside Aon Benfield as placement advisors to a new sudden oil spill consortium, which aims to deliver larger liability limit coverage for deepwater drilling in US waters.
Guy Carpenter and Willis join forces with Aon for oil liability consortium
Guy Carpenter and Willis Re are working alongside Aon Benfield as placement advisors to a new sudden oil spill consortium, which aims to deliver larger liability limit coverage for deepwater drilling in US waters.
AA reports motor claims running 100% ahead of normal due to bad weather
AA Insurance has experienced one of its busiest days yesterday as snow and ice led to a 100% increase in car insurance claims, compared with a normal December Monday.
AM Best affirms and upgrades Ecclesiastical ratings
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of "a" of Ecclesiastical Insurance Office (United Kingdom).
Earthquakes top reinsurance losses in 2010 according to Guy Carpenter
The earthquakes that devastated parts of Chile and New Zealand were the largest source of losses in 2010, costing the reinsurance industry $8bn (£5.07bn) and $4bn respectively, according to a new report by Guy Carpenter & Company.
Earthquakes top reinsurance losses in 2010 according to Guy Carpenter
The earthquakes that devastated parts of Chile and New Zealand were the largest source of losses in 2010, costing the reinsurance industry $8bn (£5.07bn) and $4bn respectively, according to a new report by Guy Carpenter & Company.
Swiss insurance giant unveils two new board members
Silvio Borner and Urs Widmer will be resigning from the board of directors of Helvetia Group at the next shareholders' meeting on 6 May 2011.
Generali confirms new Italian boss after shake-up
As part of the re-organisation of the Assicurazioni Generali Corporate Centre, the company board of directors has approved the appointment of Paolo Vagnone as country manager for Italy, with the rank of general manager.
Axa appoints new CEO for Gulf region push
Axa has appointed of Jérôme Droesch as CEO for the Gulf region.
Axa appoints new CEO for Gulf region push
Axa has appointed of Jérôme Droesch as CEO for the Gulf region.
Allianz appoints new CEO for CEEMA region
Bruce Bowers has been appointed CEO of Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and the North Africa Region of Allianz, based in Munich.
Allianz appoints new CEO for CEEMA region
Bruce Bowers has been appointed CEO of Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and the North Africa Region of Allianz, based in Munich.
Allianz in Credit Suisse swoop
Allianz Real Estate has announced that it has finalised the acquisition of two prime properties in the heart of Paris.
Allianz in Credit Suisse swoop
Allianz Real Estate has announced that it has finalised the acquisition of two prime properties in the heart of Paris.
Fitch affirms Lloyd's A+ rating despite pressures
Fitch has today affirmed Lloyd's of London's Insurer Financial Strength rating at 'A+'.
Aspen updates New Zealand loss estimate by $33m
Aspen has announced an updated pre-tax loss estimate for the New Zealand earthquake which occurred in September 2010. Losses are now expected to reach US$53m, revised up from US$20m net of reinstatement premiums.
AM Best positive on Swiss Re after rating revision
AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Swiss Re and its subsidiaries.
AM Best positive on Swiss Re after rating revision
AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Swiss Re and its subsidiaries.
Broker CBG warns 2010 profits "significantly" below expectations
CBG Group has warned its 2010 profit before tax is expected to be significantly below current expectations.
RBS Insurance sells broker arm Devitt to management team
RBS Insurance has agreed to sell Devitt Insurance Services to its existing senior management team, lead by managing director William Hughes.
Former Lloyd's CEO Prettejohn linked with top job at Brit Insurance
A former chief executive of Lloyd's has emerged as leading candidate to become the new Brit Insurance chairman.