Articles by Jonathan Swift
Willis restructures European reinsurance business
Willis Re has merged its teams handling Continental European and UK-based property and casualty business into an expanded European unit and is establishing a new specialty casualty practice group.
Zurich unveils Manley as Court's successor as European CEO
Zurich has today unveiled a series of key appointments within its General Insurance segment.
Online giant Amazon enters the insurance fold with new service
Online retailer Amazon is to offer replacement goods to insurance policyholders, after launching a new service to rival established players such as Comet.
Meehan: I may go back into broking, or even a start-up
The former Axa customer experience director Paul Meehan has revealed he will bide his time before deciding what he wants to do having left the insurer last week.
Quinn bidders getting cold feet over claims according to reports
Several of the bidders for Quinn Insurance have expressed fears over outstanding claims, according to reports this morning.
Zurich unveils Manley as Court's successor as European CEO
Zurich has today unveiled a series of key appointments within its General Insurance segment.
Quinn bidders getting cold feet over claims according to reports
Several of the bidders for Quinn Insurance have expressed fears over outstanding claims, according to reports this morning.
NIG boss Greenwood insists it is "categorically" not for sale
NIG's boss has insisted that the business sees no barriers to growth now, despite its recent eventful history: including five MDs in six years, the closure of eight offices and its withdrawal from personal lines.
Former Aon UK boss Harmer takes up role at IAG
Insurance Australia Group today announced the resignation of current CEO of CGU, Mr Duncan West for family reasons and the appointment of Peter Harmer as his successor.
JLT raids Marsh and Oval for senior regional appointments
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Nigel Bartlett as a partner, working within its regional partnership division.
Former Zurich GI CEO Amore announces his retirement
Zurich Financial Services has announced that after 18 years of service to Zurich, John Amore will be retiring effective 31 December.
Former Zurich GI CEO Amore announces his retirement
Zurich Financial Services has announced that after 18 years of service to Zurich, John Amore will be retiring effective 31 December.
Warren Buffett plans to buy more Munich Re shares as he passes 10% threshold
Munich Re has today confirmed that Warren Buffett, and his various assets, now have 10% of voting rights in the company.
Warren Buffett plans to buy more Munich Re shares as he passes 10% threshold
Munich Re has today confirmed that Warren Buffett, and his various assets, now have 10% of voting rights in the company.
UK insurers warned about new 20% EU tax hit on outsourcing
The UK insurance industry has today been warned it is set for increased costs on outsourcing as other EU countries force through the removal of the VAT exemption on outsourced claims handling.
UK insurers warned about new 20% EU tax hit on outsourcing
The UK insurance industry has today been warned it is set for increased costs on outsourcing as other EU countries force through the removal of the VAT exemption on outsourced claims handling.
Hardy: "opportunistic" Beazley offer undervalues business
Hardy has hit responded to Beazley's offer by commenting that the proposal "substantially undervalues the company".
Kazakh insurance group recovering with 67% growth after restructure, notes Fitch
Fitch Ratings has assigned Kazakhstan-based non-life insurance group Amanat Insurance a 'B' Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating and a National IFS 'BB(kaz)' rating. The Outlooks are Stable.
Kazakh insurance group recovering with 67% growth after restructure, notes Fitch
Fitch Ratings has assigned Kazakhstan-based non-life insurance group Amanat Insurance a 'B' Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating and a National IFS 'BB(kaz)' rating. The Outlooks are Stable.
Italian non-life market recovery "fragile" claims rating agency
Fitch Ratings has revised the rating outlook for the Italian life market to stable from negative. The rating outlook of the non-life market remains negative.
Swiss non-life sector better than most European rivals claims Fitch
Fitch Ratings has changed the rating outlook for the Swiss non-life insurance sector to stable from negative to reflect what it decribed as the sector's continued strong underwriting profitability and the economic recovery.
Italian non-life market recovery "fragile" claims rating agency
Fitch Ratings has revised the rating outlook for the Italian life market to stable from negative. The rating outlook of the non-life market remains negative.
Swiss non-life sector better than most European rivals claims Fitch
Fitch Ratings has changed the rating outlook for the Swiss non-life insurance sector to stable from negative to reflect what it decribed as the sector's continued strong underwriting profitability and the economic recovery.
Beazley still keen on Hardy despite "surprise" at £158.4m bid rejection
Beazley has confirmed that it has made a 300p per share case approach to Hardy Underwriting Bermuda valuing the latter at £158.4m that has been rejected by Hardy.