Articles by Jonathan Swift
First RSA, now Axa is linked with Aviva swoop
Aviva's share price has continued to rise today despite its rejection of RSA's £5bn bid amid speculation that others may be interested.
Danish insurer Tryg Vesta recovering from "extraordinary" claims
Danish insurance group Tryg Vesta has reported that the business is back on track after a first quarter "where extraordinary winter claims caused a loss on the insurance business".
Aegon Government bailout given EC approval
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules applicable to the financial sector in the current crisis, the recapitalisation of the Dutch insurance company Aegon.
Aegon Government bailout given EC approval
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules applicable to the financial sector in the current crisis, the recapitalisation of the Dutch insurance company Aegon.
Marsh promotes Waterer to new risk leadership post
Marsh has promoted Richard Waterer to the newly created role of head of operational risk for Marsh Risk Consulting in the UK. He will report to Jeff Colburn, UK MRC Leader.
Marsh promotes Waterer to new risk leadership post
Marsh has promoted Richard Waterer to the newly created role of head of operational risk for Marsh Risk Consulting in the UK. He will report to Jeff Colburn, UK MRC Leader.
Eureko benefits from PZU settlement with H1 2010 profit leap
European insurance group Eureko this morning reported a net profit of €864m for the first six months of 2010.
Eureko benefits from PZU settlement with H1 2010 profit leap
European insurance group Eureko this morning reported a net profit of €864m for the first six months of 2010.
Zurich recruits new investor relations head
Zurich Financial Services Group has today announced the appointment of Debra Broek, currently deputy head of investor relations and rating agency management, to the position of head of investor relations and rating agency management, effective 1…
Zurich recruits new investor relations head
Zurich Financial Services Group has today announced the appointment of Debra Broek, currently deputy head of investor relations and rating agency management, to the position of head of investor relations and rating agency management, effective 1…
RSA still "open" to Aviva talks claiming its £5bn offer is "fair value"
RSA has said it "remains open to discussions" with Aviva, despite the group's rebuttal of its £5bn offer.
RSA still "open" to Aviva talks claiming its £5bn offer is "fair value"
RSA has said it "remains open to discussions" with Aviva, despite the group's rebuttal of its £5bn offer.
CBG to restate 2009 half year results due to premium finance issue
Broking group CBG this morning admitted it will have to restate the half year results for the six month period ended 30 June 2009.
RSA shareholders want to hear "convincing arguement" for Aviva GI swoop
RSA is widely reported to have lined up BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and HSBC to underwrite a £5bn rights issue to fund its proposed takeover of Aviva's UK, Irish and Canadian general insurance businesses.
Aviva shareholders annoyed by RSA rebuttal as "everything" has a price
Both Standard Life and Royal London Asset Management are reported to be annoyed that Aviva's management rejected RSA's £5bn offer for the business without consulting shareholders.
Aviva took days to reject RSA's "unacceptable" £5bn GI business offer
Aviva took ten days from receiving a £5bn offer from RSA to rejecting it, the insurance group admitted today.
RSA shareholders want to hear "convincing arguement" for Aviva GI swoop
RSA is widely reported to have lined up BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and HSBC to underwrite a £5bn rights issue to fund its proposed takeover of Aviva's UK, Irish and Canadian general insurance businesses.
Aviva shareholders annoyed by RSA rebuttal as "everything" has a price
Both Standard Life and Royal London Asset Management are reported to be annoyed that Aviva's management rejected RSA's £5bn offer for the business without consulting shareholders.
Aviva took days to reject RSA's "unacceptable" £5bn GI business offer
Aviva took ten days from receiving a £5bn offer from RSA to rejecting it, the insurance group admitted today.
Allianz sees local GI premiums shrink by 3% in H1 2010
In the first half of 2010, Allianz Deutschland AG increased revenues 6 percent, to €15.2 bn (H1 2009: €14.3 bn).
Allianz sees local GI premiums shrink by 3% in H1 2010
In the first half of 2010, Allianz Deutschland AG increased revenues 6 percent, to €15.2 bn (H1 2009: €14.3 bn).
Aviva shares up on RSA bid speculation
Aviva shares gained 16.10 pence (4.3%) in the first two and a half hours of trading this morning.
RSA snubbed in £5bn move for Aviva GI business claims report
RSA has made a £5bn approach to acquire Aviva's UK and selected international general insurance businesses, according to reports.
Xchanging nabs two in Capita reunion
Xchanging today announved two new additions to the senior management team for Xchanging Broking Services, Xchanging Insurance Services (XIS) and Xchanging Claims Services.