Articles by Jonathan Swift
Munich Re records €709m profit in Q2 2010
Munich Re has achieved a consolidated profit of €709m (Q2 2009: €697m) in the second quarter of 2010.
XL CEO bemoans "anemic" pricing as it unveils 2010 Q2 results
XL has reported its operating income was $242.6m in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $291.4m in the second quarter of 2009.
Torus targets London market with new casualty head from Aon
Torus has appointed David Whyman as senior vice president, UK head of casualty, based in London.
Munich Re records €709m profit in Q2 2010
Munich Re has achieved a consolidated profit of €709m (Q2 2009: €697m) in the second quarter of 2010.
QBE: only one in six SMEs looking to hire more staff in 2010
According to new research from QBE Insurance 85% of SME respondents to its latest survey are not looking to hire in 2010.
Moneysupermarket sees insurance reveune increase 9% to £40.6m in H1 2010
Moneysupermarket this morning reported that revenue from its insurance division for the first six months of 2010 increased 9% to £40.6m (H1 2009: £37.1m).
L&G H1 2010 result reveals £14m general insurance profit
This morning Legal & General reported a £14m general insurance profit for the six months to 30 June 2010 (H1 2009: £6m). £11m of this was attributable to its household book.
Axa UK CEO Moreau to leave for top job in France
Axa has confirmed long standing speculation that its UK CEO Nicolas Moreau is to leave his role and become CEO of Axa France.
Axa UK CEO Moreau to leave for top job in France
Axa has confirmed long standing speculation that its UK CEO Nicolas Moreau is to leave his role and become CEO of Axa France.
Marsh Q2 2010 results show double digit growth in Asia
Marsh & McLennan has today reported that its risk and insurance services arm, Marsh, recorded revenue of $1.5 bn (£942m) in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of nine percent from the same period in 2009, or one percent on an underlying basis.
Marsh Q2 2010 results show double digit growth in Asia
Marsh & McLennan has today reported that its risk and insurance services arm, Marsh, recorded revenue of $1.5 bn (£942m) in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of nine percent from the same period in 2009, or one percent on an underlying basis.
PWC raids FSA for Solvency II expert in recruitment drive
Pricewaterhouse Coopers has made a number of changes to its UK insurance group, including new hires, new partner promotions and internal moves.
Catlin appoints Schmidt as European reinsurance CEO
Catlin Group has confirmed Peter Schmidt has been appointed chief executive officer-European Reinsurance.
PWC raids FSA for Solvency II expert in recruitment drive
Pricewaterhouse Coopers has made a number of changes to its UK insurance group, including new hires, new partner promotions and internal moves.
Catlin appoints Schmidt as European reinsurance CEO
Catlin Group has confirmed Peter Schmidt has been appointed chief executive officer-European Reinsurance.
Insurance exports hit a new high according to The City UK report
Net UK insurance exports reached a record £8.3bn in 2009 according to a new report.
Lloyds Development Capital backs Chem-Dry MBO from Evander
The Evander Group has today announced the transfer and sale of Chem-Dry in the UK from Evander to Chem-Dry management, backed by Lloyds Development Capital.
Insurance exports hit a new high according to The City UK report
Net UK insurance exports reached a record £8.3bn in 2009 according to a new report.
Sterling promotes broker development manager
Sterling Insurance Company has promoted senior development manager James Guthrie, to associate director responsible for broker development.
Asda signs up Leeds law firm for liability work
The Leeds office of Forbes Solicitors has announced that Asda has become a new client of the firm.
Gallagher International announces latest acquisition, SBA
Gallagher International has acquired Australia-based natural resources risk management provider Specialised Broking Associates for an undisclosed sum.
Aon results highlight 8% fall in broker's UK revenue
Broking giant Aon today reported an 8% decline in commission and fees for its UK arm, in the second quarter of 2010 to $167m (Q2 2009: $181m).
Aon results highlight 8% fall in broker's UK revenue
Broking giant Aon today reported an 8% decline in commission and fees for its UK arm, in the second quarter of 2010 to $167m (Q2 2009: $181m).
CHO Helphire boss Richard Rose hails "significant" turnaround
Credit hire firm Helphire today said it expects its results for the year ended 30 June 2010 to show a strong recovery in performance as a result of the plan and to be in line with expectations.