Articles by Jonathan Swift
Claims Club Blog: 2013, the worst ever year for loss adjusters?
As we enter the final quarter of 2013 there appears to be no sign of any upturn in UK property claims activity.
The 2013 Underwriting Service Awards shortlist revealed
Allianz and Zurich lead the way on the shortlist for the Underwriting Service Awards 2013 with eight and seven nods respectively.
Insurance Technology Awards 2013: Five days to go until entry D-day
There are now just five days to go until entries close for the Insurance Technology Awards 2013.
Swiss Re net income soars to $786m in Q2 2013 despite nat cat hit in P&C
Swiss Re this morning reported net income of US$786m (Q2 2012: US$83m)in the second quarter of the year on premiums earned of $6.8bn (Q2 2012: US$6.1bn).
Swiss Re P&C arm hit by nat cat losses in Q2 2013 as COR jumps to 100.7%
Swiss Re this morning reported net income of US$786m (Q2 2012: US$83m) in the second quarter of the year on premiums earned of $6.8bn (Q2 2012: US$6.1bn).
Axa hails first half growth
For the first half, Axa has reported property & casualty revenues were up 2% to €16.5bn, mainly driven by an overall positive price effect of 3% on average. Overall total revenues were up 4% to €50bn across the group.
Olympic 2012 PR guru Brock-Doyle and Axa's Blanc to address Insurance Strategy
The 2013 Insurance Strategy conference is delighted to announce a raft of major CEO speakers alongside the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic PR guru Jackie Brock-Doyle.
Fico close on UK fraud deal after ‘bake-off’ success
The vice president of Fico’s global insurance and healthcare practice has revealed that it is close to striking a major deal in the UK counter-fraud space having "blown insurers away" with its latest offering.
Claims Club Monthly Missive: The end of dotcom innocence
Last week Aviva announced it is to close its online salvage business, Bluecycle, outsourcing the business to Copart.
Q&A: PARIMA chairman and International SOS group general manager Franck Baron
Insurance Insight caught up with Franck Baron the group general manager, risk management and insurance at International SOS about his new role as chairman of the Pan-Asian Risk & Insurance Management Association (PARIMA).
Direct Line Group reaches settlement over Bethany Probert compensation claim
Direct Line Group has confirmed that it has reached a settlement in the high profile Bethany Probert case.
Direct Line Group job cuts: End of an era for Croydon, birthplace of the telephone insurer
Kate Moss, Ikea and Dub Step. Croydon has a few claims to fame, but the less heralded one is that it was the birthplace of direct insurance.
McKinsey and Telefonica to address inaugral insurance and data analytics conference
Speakers from Telefonica and McKinsey & Company will open and close the inaugral Post Insurance and Data Analytics conference in July.
Claims Club Monthly Missive: Young driver safety consultation delayed
The issue of road safety, along with flooding and whiplash, has been at the top of the agenda when it comes to the insurance industry’s engagement with politicians.
HBC Vehicle Services completes MBO from founder Terry Holding
The management team at HBC Vehicle Services has successfully completed a management buyout of the business from founder Terry Holding.
Post Claims Awards - Ageas, AIG, Allianz, LV, Hiscox and RSA among the winners
LV and Ageas both won individual and team awards at last night's Post Claims Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
Improving customer experience through operational excellence - webinar
Facing ever-changing demands from the regulator and consumers alike, insurance providers must adapt their processes to produce a superior customer journey.
Bahrain-based Trust Re bolsters capital as it seeks new growth opportunities
Trust Re announced today an increase in its paid up capital, from US$ 100m to US$ 140m, and an increase in its authorised capital to US$200m.
Swiss Re warns of $44bn loss scenario from Chinese flood and storm surge
With its large economy and over half of its manufacturing centres exposed to flood risk, China represents a much bigger risk to insurers than Thailand, according to a new report from Swiss Re.
Insurance buyers warned of "lone wolf" attacks as terrorism threat changes
Several of the world’s long-established terrorism insurance schemes were set up to deal with a different terrorism threat than is predominant today, according to a new technical guide produced by Airmic, in collaboration with Willis.
Generali CEO Greco says it is still interested in Latin America despite Mexican disposals
The Generali Group has signed an agreement with Grupo Financiero Banorte to sell its 49% minority stakes in the Mexican companies Seguros Banorte Generali and Pensiones Banorte Generali for a total gross consideration of $857.5m (€649m).
European non-life premiums up 3% in 2012 to €459bn
New figures published today by Insurance Europe show a provisional increase in total European gross written premiums of 1.6% at constant exchange rates in 2012. This follows a decline in premiums of over 2% in 2011.
Swiss group Baloise to close Bremen and Nuremberg offices with 400 job cuts
Baloise is to close two German offices with the loss of up to 400 jobs.
Garwyn Group reveals £4.25m of cost savings in 2012 as it returns to profit
Garwyn Group has returned to profit after revealing savings of £4.25m in 2012 when it cut its headcount by 53 to 164.