Articles by Jonathan Swift
Willis raids RSA for Russia and Middle East boss
Willis Group has appointed Scott Pickering CEO, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and South Africa, effective immediately.
Willis raids RSA for Russia and Middle East boss
Willis Group has appointed Scott Pickering CEO, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and South Africa, effective immediately.
PWC predicts M&A to pick up in Spanish financial services market
The rescue of CajaSur is likely to spark a wave of mergers in the Spanish financial services market as the Spanish Government pushes forward with its plans to merge those institutions to strengthen the market.
PWC predicts M&A to pick up in Spanish financial services market
The rescue of CajaSur is likely to spark a wave of mergers in the Spanish financial services market as the Spanish Government pushes forward with its plans to merge those institutions to strengthen the market.
Irish regulator warns of post-crisis surpervisory scepticism
The Financial Regulator, Matthew Elderfield, has warned Irish insurers that he will be more interventionist, rather than wait for a market failure to manifest itself and then cautiously weigh up the costs and benefits of a response.
Chartis, QBE and Dual back £1bn GWP private equity start up
The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association has today launched BVCA Insurance Services to help members and their investee companies with their insurance needs.
UK actuary bodies confirm merger
Members of the Faculty of Actuaries in Scotland and the Institute of Actuaries have voted in favour of resolutions to merge the two organisations to form the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Lloyd's: Deepwater and Chilean earthquake bill could top $2bn
Lloyd’s announced today that it estimates its net claims before tax from the earthquake in Chile to be in the order of US$1.4bn.
Irish regulator warns of post-crisis surpervisory scepticism
The Financial Regulator, Matthew Elderfield, has warned Irish insurers that he will be more interventionist, rather than wait for a market failure to manifest itself and then cautiously weigh up the costs and benefits of a response.
Lloyd's: Deepwater and Chilean earthquake bill could top $2bn
Lloyd’s announced today that it estimates its net claims before tax from the earthquake in Chile to be in the order of US$1.4bn.
Ex Zurich boss named Italian CEO
Francesco La Gioia has been appointed the new CEO of Helvetia Italy.
Ex Zurich boss named Italian CEO
Francesco La Gioia has been appointed the new CEO of Helvetia Italy.
Giles Insurance Brokers in Midlands swoop
Giles Insurance Brokers has acquired the retail broking division of James Hampden Insurance Brokers.
QBE Europe names new legal head
QBE Europe has appointed Esther Felton as head of legal for its European operations as part of an ongoing drive to develop its dedicated in-house legal capabilities.
QBE Europe names new legal head
QBE Europe has appointed Esther Felton as head of legal for its European operations as part of an ongoing drive to develop its dedicated in-house legal capabilities.
Europ Assistance reports 44% hike in net profit
Europ Assistance Group has reported turnover in 2009 of €1.288bn, up by 6.6% compared with 2008 (+7.6% in constant euros).
Europ Assistance reports 44% hike in net profit
Europ Assistance Group has reported turnover in 2009 of €1.288bn, up by 6.6% compared with 2008 (+7.6% in constant euros).
KPMG appointed as First City's administrator
David Costley-Wood and Michael Walker, restructuring partners at KPMG, have been appointed joint administrators of First City Insurance Group and its subsidiary company, First City Partnership by the companies’ directors.
London P&I Club increases free reserves by 22% in 2009/10
THE London P&I Club has reported a financial year surplus of $25.9m for the year ended 20 February 2010.
Munich Re most protected from earning volatility claims Fitch
The recent capital markets crisis has created considerable challenges for European reinsurers seeking to minimise the volatility seen in their financial results over the past few years, according to Fitch Ratings.
Allianz tops Towergate service survey
Latest research conducted by Towergate Risk Solutions has revealed Allianz as the top performing key insurer servicing its broking operations.
Quinn job cuts look set to be minimised by large voluntary take up
The administrator of Quinn Insurance has received 700 applications for voluntary redundancy according to weekend reports.
Quinn administrator denies conflict of interest over debtor
Quinn Insurance administrator Michael McAteer denied there was a conflict of interest in his involvement with another firm that owed Quinn millions.
Finnish insurer latest to be linked with Quinn bid
Anglo Irish Bank is in talks with Finnish insurance group Sampo, about a takeover of troubled Quinn Insurance.