Articles by Jonathan Swift
European general insurance market shrinks for first time in a decade
The European insurance sector remained stable in 2009, according to key figures released today by the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation.
European general insurance market shrinks for first time in a decade
The European insurance sector remained stable in 2009, according to key figures released today by the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation.
Ferma and BIPAR sign broker transparency protocol
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the European Federation of Insurance Intermediaries today announced they have signed a protocol on the transparency of intermediation in business insurance.
Ferma and BIPAR sign broker transparency protocol
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the European Federation of Insurance Intermediaries today announced they have signed a protocol on the transparency of intermediation in business insurance.
Rabobank and Eureko unveil new operating agreement
Rabobank and Achmea's parent company, Eureko, have announced plans to are to "intensify" their commercial alliance.
Rabobank and Eureko unveil new operating agreement
Rabobank and Achmea's parent company, Eureko, have announced plans to are to "intensify" their commercial alliance.
French insurance group extends product range
La Médicale, a Crédit Agricole Assurances subsidiary and long-standing partner to the healthcare sector, has extended its project range with the launch of La Médicale Immo.
Chaucer targets £21m in aggregator business in 2011
Chaucer has today announced plans to ramp up its direct personal lines offering in order to "optimise the underwriting return within the parameters of our given risk appetite".
Allianz blames floods, low car sales and crisis tax for 87% drop in profits
Allianz has reported that gross premiums written in its central and Eastern European property and casualty business exceeded the Euros 2bn in the first nine monsths of 2010.
Omega buys additional reinsurance as losses mount
Omega Insurance has admitted it purchased additional reinsurance in quarter three to further reduce its catastrophe exposures.
Wainwright named as new CEO of HSBC's insurance arm
HSBC Bank has appointed Simon Wainwright as its new chief executive officer of insurance for the UK.
Zurich reiterates commitment to Spain despite $388m sale
Zurich has insisted it remains fully committed to Spain - and to its other bancassurance partners in the country - after agreeing to sell back to Unnim its 50% stakes in the life and general insurance bancassurance companies the pair jointly own.
Zurich reiterates commitment to Spain despite $388m sale
Zurich has insisted it remains fully committed to Spain - and to its other bancassurance partners in the country - after agreeing to sell back to Unnim its 50% stakes in the life and general insurance bancassurance companies the pair jointly own.
Former Crawford VP to lead RMS European client charge
Risk Management Solutions has announced the appointment of Martin Weinthrop to the position of vice president of client development, Europe.
Former Crawford VP to lead RMS European client charge
Risk Management Solutions has announced the appointment of Martin Weinthrop to the position of vice president of client development, Europe.
CTC: 2010 earnings likely to be at the lower end of expectations
In an interim management statement covering the period between 1 July 2010 to 16 November 2010, Charles Taylor Consulting today said business activity has been broadly in line with the expectations contained in its half yearly report.
Moneysupermarket reports insurance revenues up 13% over Q3 2009
Moneysupermarket today said its financial performance in the third quarter and in the year to date is in line with the board's expectations.
Aspen UK's Swiss branch granted approval by regulator
Aspen Insurance Holdings today announced that the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority approved Aspen Insurance UK, Zurich Insurance Branch, as an admitted direct insurer in Switzerland.
Aspen UK's Swiss branch granted approval by regulator
Aspen Insurance Holdings today announced that the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority approved Aspen Insurance UK, Zurich Insurance Branch, as an admitted direct insurer in Switzerland.
Zurich unveils Torry as the new MD of its Municipal business
Zurich Municipal managing director Rob Allison has informed Stephen Lewis, chief executive, Zurich’s UK General Insurance division that he intends to retire in Spring 2011.
MGA looks to RSA for new director
Broker-only managing general agent Manchester Underwriting has announced the appointment of Danny French as a director of the business.
Ex-Marsh and Oval MD Pepper back with new venture Momemtum
Momentum - a support and development service for new and existing brokers - has been launched by the ex-MD of Oval Insurance Broking, Howard Pepper.
Non-London business now accounts for 43% of Catlin's GWP at Q3
Catlin this morning reported that gross premiums written were up nine per cent to $3.28 bn for the nine months to the 30 September.
Non-London business now accounts for 43% of Catlin's GWP at Q3
Catlin this morning reported that gross premiums written were up nine per cent to $3.28 bn for the nine months to the 30 September.