Articles by Jonathan Swift
Axa extends deal deadline
Axa Asia Pacific Holdings and National Australia Bank have today agreed to extend until 15 July an agreement relating to the conclusion of a proposed transaction between the parties.
Profits dip for Allianz in growth European markets
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe saw total premiums grow by 8 percent in the first quarter of 2010, reaching Euros 1.1 bn. Operating profit in the first quarter of 2010 amounted to Euros 66m, compared to Euros 78m euros in the same period of 2009.
Axa extends deal deadline
Axa Asia Pacific Holdings and National Australia Bank have today agreed to extend until 15 July an agreement relating to the conclusion of a proposed transaction between the parties.
Disaster recovery firm seeks £7m turnover following Aberdeen move
Scottish disaster recovery firm FFDR has appointed Kenny King to head its Aberdeen operation.
Capita swoops for £60m Premier Medical
The Capita Group has acquired Premier Medical Group for a cash consideration of £60m on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
Aspen recruits ex-AIG manager to head new operattion
Aspen Insurance Holdings has appointed Heinz Eggenberger as general manager of Aspen’s new Switzerland based-general insurance business.
Aspen recruits ex-AIG manager to head new operattion
Aspen Insurance Holdings has appointed Heinz Eggenberger as general manager of Aspen’s new Switzerland based-general insurance business.
Quinn told to enforce 3000% rate hikes to secure UK commercial re-entry
Quinn Insurance may have to increase rates on its UK commercial premiums by 3000% to secure regulatory approval to re-enter the market.
Acquisitive broker makes another four buys
Acquisitive Invicta Insurance Services has added four more buys to its portfolio.
Quinn told to enforce 3000% rate hikes to secure UK commercial re-entry
Quinn Insurance may have to increase rates on its UK commercial premiums by 3000% to secure regulatory approval to re-enter the market.
Ace strikes global deal
Ace has appointed Cega Group Services to support its corporate travel insurance policyholders with the provision of emergency medical assistance.
Lorega CEO Sims quits over "difference of opinion" about direction
Loss recovery insurance specialist Lorega has announced today that John Sims has resigned with immediate effect.
Lib-Con targeted FSA to recruit 460 more staff
The Financial Services Authority has confirmed that its annual funding requirement for 2010/11 is £454.7m following a consultation.
European windstorm estimate downgraded
Perils AG has today disclosed its second loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
NIG raids Zurich for new key accounts head
NIG has appointed Chris Woollam as head of key accounts.
MMA names Chelmsford team
MMA has named the team that will lead its new regional office in Chelmsford, part of the insurer’s commercial lines expansion announced in March.
European windstorm estimate downgraded
Perils AG has today disclosed its second loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
NIG raids Zurich for new key accounts head
NIG has appointed Chris Woollam as head of key accounts.
Ageas reduces Southern European exposure with EUR 4.8bn sell off
Ageas has reported that between 10 May and 21 May it has sold additional Southern European government bonds for a total amount of EUR 4.8bn (at historical/amortized cost).
Ageas reduces Southern European exposure with EUR 4.8bn sell off
Ageas has reported that between 10 May and 21 May it has sold additional Southern European government bonds for a total amount of EUR 4.8bn (at historical/amortized cost).
Aviva hires M&A director from Morgan Stanley
Aviva has appointed Jason Windsor as group strategy director, responsible for leading the strategy and M&A teams at Aviva.
Aviva hires M&A director from Morgan Stanley
Aviva has appointed Jason Windsor as group strategy director, responsible for leading the strategy and M&A teams at Aviva.
Lloyd's Market Association names new chairman
Barnabas Hurst-Bannister, chairman of Travelers Syndicate Management, has been elected chairman of the Lloyd’s Market Association, which represents the interests of the Lloyd’s underwriting community.
Experts warn of further Icelandic volcano disruption
Experts from the newly formed UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction today warned that with the high frequency of eruptions of Katla, an eruption in the short term is a strong possibility.