Swiss Re
Insured disaster losses fall by $4bn in first six months of 2014
Total economic losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters reached $44bn (£26.5bn) in the first half of 2014, according to preliminary estimates from Swiss Re’s Sigma database.
China is highly sought after market for reinsurers, says Fitch
According to ratings agency Fitch, foreign reinsurers see Asia as having great growth potential.
Life and health arm hits Swiss Re's profits in first half
Reinsurance giant Swiss Re had a 6% decrease in profit in the first half of the year to $2.03bn (£1.2bn).
Deloitte appoints agents for Gherkin sale
Deloitte has picked a pair of estate agents to oversee the sale of 30 St Mary Axe, better known as The Gherkin, after the building fell into receivership in April this year.
RSA to sell Chinese arm to Swiss Re for £71m
RSA Insurance Group has agreed a deal to sell Sun Alliance Insurance (China) to Swiss Re Corporate Solution.
Swiss Re appoints former FINMA boss as group CRO
The former chief executive officer of Switzerland's financial market supervisory authority Finma is to become Swiss Re’s new group chief risk officer.
Swiss Re posts net income of $1.2bn for Q1
Swiss Re reported net income of $1.2bn (£707m) for the first three months of 2014, aided by benign natural catastrophe experience during the quarter.
Interview: Craig Thornton: Enjoying the challenge
A year into his tenure as general insurance director for Lloyds Banking Group, Craig Thornton is relishing the opportunities that lie ahead in his first general insurance-specific role
Swiss Re calm on Gherkin woes
Swiss Re has confirmed that it does not expect the receivership of London’s Gherkin building to affect its tenancy.
Gherkin building falls into receivership
London’s Gherkin building, home to Swiss Re, has fallen into receivership after five years of defaults.
Global cat losses down 44% for 2013
Global insured losses from catastrophes have almost halved in 2013, dropping to £27bn according to a new study from Swiss Re.
Voice of the Future: Matthew Jones
Post talks to talented newcomers about what attracted them to insurance. This week it's the turn of Matthew Jones, business development manager, Swiss Re.
Swiss Re denies Agnelli family stake sale
Swiss Re has moved to distance itself from reports linking the business with the sale of as stake to Italy’s Agnelli family.
International: Asia: Living with disasters
The insurance community is playing an increasingly important role in helping vulnerable communities in Asia adapt to climate change both before and after a disaster.
Aviva safeguards staff pensions with record longevity deal
Aviva has moved to protect its UK staff pensions with a record breaking £5bn longevity transaction.
Swiss Re's 2013 profits reach $4.4bn
Reinsurance giant Swiss Re increased profits and premiums last year.
Europe: The run-off legacy
The run-off market looks set to consolidate its position in Europe, a trend borne out by a Clyde & Co survey which found 60% of insurer respondents expect to complete a deal in Europe in the next 12 months.
Admiral extends reinsurance deals to 2016
Admiral has added an additional year to reinsurance partnerships with Hannover Re, Mapfre Re, New Re and Swiss Re, extending contracts to 2016.
Europe: Weathering the storm
Europe got a battering from natural catastrophes in 2013, resulting in the region clocking up the most loss events for the year across the globe.
Agriculture: Hard times
With a predicted increase in extreme weather events expected to add to the many difficulties already faced by farmers, how can the insurance industry better support the beleaguered sector?
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions appoints head of EMEA
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, has appointed Tony Buckle as head of its Europe, Middle East and Africa operations
Costa Concordia: Two years on
Two years after the Costa Concordia ran aground, it has finally been given a date to be removed. What has happened in the marine market in the intervening period?
Companies urged to take strategic approach to cyber risk
Cyber-attacks and government surveillance are eroding trust in the internet as a place for communication and commerce, according to Zurich’s chief risk officer Axel Lehmann.
Reinsurance renewals remain ‘tough’ despite reduced concerns over PPOs
Insurers benefiting from non-motor rate reductions across the board.