Articles by Jonathan Swift
Energy insurance costs expected to fall by up to 20%
Despite an increase in the size and scale of new energy infrastructure projects, national oil companies and other energy and chemical concerns are experiencing fewer and less-severe major losses than in previous years, according to Marsh.
Generali GI premiums tipped to fall again
However, analyst KBW is looking for a slight improvement in sequential quarterly sales in life and expect sequential growth (4Q/3Q) of 9%, the first sequential growth since 1Q09 (3%).
Commercial landlords warned over environmental liability
Cowens claims they could face claims for damages and be subjected to action from regulatory bodies for failing to address environmental safety, even if it is a tenant who is at fault.
Post Europe Q&A - Ralf Geck of Ecclesia Group
In the first of a regular focus on managers of European insurance companies and brokers, Post Europe talks to Ralf Geck of German-based broker Ecclesia Group.
Q&A - Ralf Geck of Ecclesia Group
In the first of a regular focus on managers of European insurance companies and brokers, Insurance Insight talks to Ralf Geck of German-based broker Ecclesia Group.
Allianz in Dublin recruitment drive
Allianz Worldwide Care adds 30 new jobs at its headquarters in Park West Business Campus, Nangor Road, Dublin 12.
Allianz in Dublin recruitment drive
Allianz Worldwide Care adds 30 new jobs at its headquarters in Park West Business Campus, Nangor Road, Dublin 12.
Italian insurer sees 7.5% jump in motor business
Vittoria Assicurazioni reported that it wrote € 671.3m (+6.4%) of premiums in 2009, of which €541.5m (+5.0%) was non life.
Italian insurer sees 7.5% jump in motor business
Vittoria Assicurazioni reported that it wrote € 671.3m (+6.4%) of premiums in 2009, of which €541.5m (+5.0%) was non life.
Aviva sells GI stake to French bank
French bank Societe Generale has agreed terms with Aviva to buy the UK insurer's 35% stake in non-life insurer Sogessur.
Aviva sells GI stake to French bank
French bank Societe Generale has agreed terms with Aviva to buy the UK insurer's 35% stake in non-life insurer Sogessur.
Aviva France recruits new director
Laurence Mitrovic becomes director of legal affairs and compliance.
Aviva France recruits new director
Laurence Mitrovic becomes director of legal affairs and compliance.
European bancassurance remains viable claims Fitch
However, in its latest study is added there is limited benefit in running a conglomerate bank-insurance organization, where there are typically few operational links between a bank and an insurer.
European bancassurance remains viable claims Fitch
However, in its latest study is added there is limited benefit in running a conglomerate bank-insurance organization, where there are typically few operational links between a bank and an insurer.
Allianz claims industry first in partnership with Air France
The online safe deposit service for travellers combines secure storage of documents with assistance services.
Allianz claims industry first in partnership with Air France
The online safe deposit service for travellers combines secure storage of documents with assistance services.
Troubled Belgium financial services giant linked with train crash payout
Belgium banking and insurance group Ethias is understood to be the lead liability insurer of the state owned railway company NMBS SNCB involved in Monday's tragic train accident.
Troubled Belgium financial services giant linked with train crash payout
Belgium banking and insurance group Ethias is understood to be the lead liability insurer of the state owned railway company NMBS SNCB involved in Monday's tragic train accident.
Bluefin insurance business revenues drop 9% to £116m
However, parent Axa pleased with 90% retentiuon rate.
Axa UK GI earnings dip 63% after £157m fire and weather losses.
Globally, Axa Group reported underlying earnings down 6% to €3854m versus 2008, adjusted earnings down 8% to €3468m and net income up 283% to €3606m (on a comparable basis).
Axa UK GI earnings dip 63% after £157m fire and weather losses.
Globally, Axa Group reported underlying earnings down 6% to €3854m versus 2008, adjusted earnings down 8% to €3468m and net income up 283% to €3606m (on a comparable basis).
Former UN diplomat joins Munich Re board
The Local Court Munich has appointed Dr Ferrero-Waldner to succeed Supervisory Board member Karel Van Miert, who passed away in 2009.
Former UN diplomat joins Munich Re board
The Local Court Munich has appointed Dr Ferrero-Waldner to succeed Supervisory Board member Karel Van Miert, who passed away in 2009.