Articles by Jonathan Swift
Axa GI FD takes new role
Axa UK has appointed Jean Drouffe as group finance and risk director as Ian Robinson, the incumbent director, takes up the role of global head of internal audit, at Axa Group, Paris
Willis, Munich Re and Allianz seal European windstorm deal
Perils AG, the Zurich-based company providing industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data, today announced that in the first six months of 2010 the total placements of insurance risk transactions based on Perils industry loss index exceeded $250m.
Willis, Munich Re and Allianz seal European windstorm deal
Perils AG, the Zurich-based company providing industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data, today announced that in the first six months of 2010 the total placements of insurance risk transactions based on Perils industry loss index exceeded $250m.
Online health entrant aims to shake up market
Westfield Health has launched a consumer product under a new brand in what it claims will be a significant development in the health insurance market.
Former Capita manager joins listed outsourcing firm
Resources in Insurance Group has appointed David Codling as consultant, claims and development.
Equity World Cup competition: The perfect match
Spain’s triumph in the World Cup final may not have lived up to expectations — but our competition certainly did.
UKGI head: independent brokers value their freedom
UKGI, the compliance services business for independent brokers, is launching a host of new market-facing services, including a new website and marketing support services, to help brokers grow long term profitable business.
CEA concerned over EC insurance insolvency guarantee scheme
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has thrown its support behind the objective of protecting insurance policyholders and beneficiaries that underlies the package of measures the European Commission published yesterday.
Brit raids RSA to ramp up liability team
Brit Insurance has appointed Tom Taylor as liability portfolio management underwriter.
CEA concerned over EC insurance insolvency guarantee scheme
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has thrown its support behind the objective of protecting insurance policyholders and beneficiaries that underlies the package of measures the European Commission published yesterday.
RBSI looks to rationalise structure ahead of sale
Royal Bank of Scotland is seeking a corporate adviser to help restructure its insurance business ahead of a sale or IPO.
Aon in $4.9bn swoop for outsourcing firm
Aon has agreed a deal to acquire HR consulting and outsourcing company Hewitt Associates for $4.9bn, consisting of 50% cash and 50% Aon stock.
Aon in $4.9bn swoop for outsourcing firm
Aon has agreed a deal to acquire HR consulting and outsourcing company Hewitt Associates for $4.9bn, consisting of 50% cash and 50% Aon stock.
XL looks to grow cyber liability account with JLT hire
XL Insurance has recruited Dawn Simmons as senior underwriter, professional lines for cyber and technology risks, based in Paris.
XL looks to grow cyber liability account with JLT hire
XL Insurance has recruited Dawn Simmons as senior underwriter, professional lines for cyber and technology risks, based in Paris.
Moneysupermarket marketing and site investment contributes to earnings drop
Moneysupermarket this morning said investment in its new motor insurance site and subsequent marketing campaign have contributed to a predicted drop in profits in the first half of 2010.
Law replaces Dilks as PwC insurance boss
PricewaterhouseCoopers has appointed David Law as its new global insurance leader.
Law replaces Dilks as PwC insurance boss
PricewaterhouseCoopers has appointed David Law as its new global insurance leader.
British Insurance Awards 2010 - all the winners
Allianz was crowned general insurer of the year last night at the annual British Insurance Awards.
Brokers more positive on Lloyd's than two years ago
Brokers are now significantly more positive about conducting business at Lloyd’s than two years ago.
Law firm Halliwells granted longer to find buyer
Halliwells has filed a second notice of intention to appoint an administrator in a bid to buy more time to secure a sale of the firm without entering into administration.
Fortis wins American Express insurance deal
Fortis Insurance and American Express have announced a new five-year strategic partnership to deliver fully branded motor and household insurance products to American Express’ UK customer.
A kwik fix for Fortis?
Fortis’ onward march continued last week with the not-so-unexpected news that it had acquired the Kwik Fit insurance business.
Affinity news: Insurers urged to look beyond top-20 targets
Post’s Affinity 2010 event was held in London last week, brining together key players in the sector – from insurers, brokers, affinity brands and other suppliers – to learn about and debate the latest developments.