Articles by Jonathan Swift
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
Former RSA CEO Mendelsohn returns with Lloyd's player
The Navigators Group has appointed former RSA group CEO Robert Mendelsohn to its board of directors.
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
Online specialist targets Northern Ireland EL and PL markets
Constructaquote, the online business insurance site, has expanded its tradesman and small business liability product into Northern Ireland.
Heath Lambert looks to Aon as it begins London Corporate recruitment drive
Heath Lambert’s London Corporate team has begun a recruitment drive to strengthen its market position by appointing Alan Midson as a sales director.
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Brit raids Zurich for new finance chief Scott Egan
Scott Egan is to take over as Brit Insurance's group chief financial officer.
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Brit raids Zurich for new finance chief Scott Egan
Scott Egan is to take over as Brit Insurance's group chief financial officer.
Hannover Re appoints new board member
Hannover Re has appointed Dr Klaus Miller as a full member of the executive board with effect from 1 September 2010.
Sampo profit rises to Euro 621m in first half of 2010
Scandanavian insurance group Sampo's profit before tax for the first six months of 2010 rose to Euro 621m (H1 2009: Euros 433m).
Hannover Re appoints new board member
Hannover Re has appointed Dr Klaus Miller as a full member of the executive board with effect from 1 September 2010.
Sampo profit rises to Euro 621m in first half of 2010
Scandanavian insurance group Sampo's profit before tax for the first six months of 2010 rose to Euro 621m (H1 2009: Euros 433m).
Admiral to move to new 3000 capacity headquarters in Cardiff
The Admiral Group has announced plans to move into a new headquarters in Cardiff city centre.
Admiral to move to new 3000 capacity headquarters in Cardiff
The Admiral Group has announced plans to move into a new headquarters in Cardiff city centre.
Bupa CEO confident of new opportunities as H1 results show revenue up 10%
Bupa this morning reported revenues up 10% to £3.71bn, driven by organic growth of 4% and favourable foreign exchange movements of 6%.
Allianz to target Bric countries after extending 60 year old VW deal
Volkswagen Financial Services and Allianz Global Automotive have today signed a letter of intent, agreeing to strategically expand their 60 year-old successful partnership and to continue it in the long term.
Allianz to target Bric countries after extending 60 year old VW deal
Volkswagen Financial Services and Allianz Global Automotive have today signed a letter of intent, agreeing to strategically expand their 60 year-old successful partnership and to continue it in the long term.
Hannover Re profits hit by major losses in H1 2010 results
Hannover Re has reported that it booked gross written premium totalling €5.7bn as at 30 June 2010, an increase of 8.2% relative to the corresponding period of the previous year.
Former Swiss Re UK boss Carroll joins Chaucer board
Chaucer Holdings has appointed Tim Carroll as a non-executive director of Chaucer Syndicates, its managing agency and main operating company.
Hannover Re profits hit by major losses in H1 2010 results
Hannover Re has reported that it booked gross written premium totalling €5.7bn as at 30 June 2010, an increase of 8.2% relative to the corresponding period of the previous year.
BIS countdown - Douglas Williams: Speaking economically
With a track record in successfully predicting the economy, Douglas McWilliams gives Jonathan Swift his current forecast.
QBE restructures exec to better reflect growth
As a result of its continued expansion, QBE has decided to restructure into three main operating divisions – Europe, the Americas and Australia Asia Pacific.
Markel International profits hit by major losses in H1 2010
Markel International reported gross written premiums of $395.3m for the six months to 30 June 2010, compared to $358.1m for the first half of 2009.