Articles by Jonathan Swift
Zurich puts quake bill at $200m
Zurich announced today that based on preliminary estimates, it expects aggregate claims payments related to the earthquake in Chile of approximately $200m before tax.
Quinn Insurance administrator prepares staff for cuts
The administrator of Quinn Insurance has indicated that it will have to cut jobs to keep the business viable.
New investment head for Zurich
Zurich has appointed Urban Angehrn to the position of head of investment strategy implementation. He replaces Cecilia Reyes, who has been appointed chief investment officer and member of the group executive committee.
New investment head for Zurich
Zurich has appointed Urban Angehrn to the position of head of investment strategy implementation. He replaces Cecilia Reyes, who has been appointed chief investment officer and member of the group executive committee.
Junction acquires building society's motor book
BGL affinity arm Junction has acquired Bradford & Bingley’s motor and home insurance business.
Election 2010: Hung parliament - have your say
With the emergence of the Liberal Democrats as a political force in this election, the issue of a hung parliament is already making headlines.
Willis names new director at first Irish AGM
Willis has appointed Michael Somers as a director of the company and member of the risk committee of the board of directors.
Ex Direct Line employee jailed for £1.1m fraud
A former Direct Line employee has been jailed for six years for a £1m money-laundering scheme.
Willis names new director at first Irish AGM
Willis has appointed Michael Somers as a director of the company and member of the risk committee of the board of directors.
Fitch rates Groupama as an 'A'
Fitch Ratings has today assigned Groupama and four of its core insurance subsidiaries Insurer financial strength ratings of 'A'.
Regulator gives Quinn green light for partial UK underwriting return
The Financial Regulator has today modified the direction issued to Quinn Insurance to permit the company to write motor insurance cover for provisional driver licence holders in the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland).
Fitch rates Groupama as an 'A'
Fitch Ratings has today assigned Groupama and four of its core insurance subsidiaries Insurer financial strength ratings of 'A'.
Regulator gives Quinn green light for partial UK underwriting return
The Financial Regulator has today modified the direction issued to Quinn Insurance to permit the company to write motor insurance cover for provisional driver licence holders in the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland).
Quinn Insurance given £5.5m in UK government grants
Quinn Insurance has received £5.5m in government support in Northern Ireland alone, according to the latest reports.
Ex Swiss Re ILS head joins Willis for capital markets push
Willis has appointed Bill Dubinsky as managing director and head of insurance-linked securities for its Willis Capital Markets & Advisory arm.
Broker's technology unit boosted with win
CBG Group – the insurance broker and financial services intermediary – has added photography specialist, sUAVe UAV Enterprises, to its portfolio.
Quinn Insurance given £5.5m in UK government grants
Quinn Insurance has received £5.5m in government support in Northern Ireland alone, according to the latest reports.
Aviva appoints new strategy director
Aviva France has appointed Pierre-Emmanuel Lefebvre as deputy director of strategy and development. Stanislas Belot is to replace him as secretary of the executive committee.
Aviva appoints new strategy director
Aviva France has appointed Pierre-Emmanuel Lefebvre as deputy director of strategy and development. Stanislas Belot is to replace him as secretary of the executive committee.
ABI hits out at "act of God" myth over travel claims
The Association of British Insurers has hit out at the "urban myth" that insurers are relying on an “Act of God” clause to refuse claims from customers stranded abroad by the ongoing aviation disruption.
AIG linked with Goldman Sachs legal action as Clegg weighs in
AIG is reported to be considering action against Goldman Sachs.
Hiscox backs new underwriting start up
White Oak Underwriting Agency has commenced underwriting, initially targetting the 'automobile and mobile equipment industries'.
FSA playing hard ball over Quinn's UK return
The Financial Services Authority is reported to be playing hard ball over Quinn's re-entry into the UK insurance market.
FSA playing hard ball over Quinn's UK return
The Financial Services Authority is reported to be playing hard ball over Quinn's re-entry into the UK insurance market.