Articles by Jonathan Swift
Bahrain sees 9% jump in premiums in Q3 2012
The Central Bank of Bahrain has announced that the local insurance market posted growth during the third quarter of 2012, with gross premiums increasing by 9% over the same period of 2011 to register BD184.11m (£307.85m) by the end of September 2012.
South Korea, Turkey, Indonesia and Mexico next economic "juggernauts," claims Willis
Preparing for a new wave of emerging markets is one of the key risks businesses face over the next 12 months according to broker Willis.
Axa UK recruits new execs from Italian and French arms
Axa Insurance has raided Europe to appoint two new senior executives for its UK Direct & Partnerships arm.
Legal forecasts: Predictions on Florida, Italy, Poland and the UK for 2013
In the second of a two-part series Insurance Insight asked members of Insuralex, the global group of specialist insurance and reinsurance lawyers, to highlight their thoughts and predictions for the new year.
Legal forecasts: Predictions for the UAE, US and Germany for 2013
In the first of a two-part series Insurance Insight asked members of Insuralex, the global group of specialist insurance and reinsurance lawyers, to highlight their thoughts and predictions for the new year.
Dispatches insurance whistleblower Andrew Moody confirmed for Motor Claims 2013
The man who provided the evidence that sparked Monday night’s Dispatches: Secrets of Your Car Insurance has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming Post event, Motor Claims 2013.
Aviva looks to sell remaining Delta Lloyd stake to increase liquidity
Aviva has today announced it intends to sell the remainder of its shareholding in Delta Lloyd NV.
Ageas creates new COO role to oversee Asian and European growth
Ageas UK CEO Barry Smith has been promoted to a new Ageas group role of chief operating officer.
Barry Smith steps up to Ageas group role as Watson becomes new UK CEO
Ageas UK CEO Barry Smith has been promoted to a new Ageas group role of chief operating officer.
Afghan finance minister outlines plans for compulsory commercial insurance
No business will be able to operate in Afghanistan without insuring their property, according to a new report.
Allianz report highlights year-over-year rise in ship losses
Twelve months on from the Costa Concordia incident, a new Allianz report shows that 106 ship losses were reported worldwide in the year to 25 November 2012.
Polish law firm OKW joins global legal network Insuralex
Olczak-Klimek van der Kroft Węgiełek has been elected as a Polish member of independent global insurance law network Insuralex.
Lloyd's reveals Superstorm Sandy claims could hit $2.5bn
Lloyd's has announced today that its estimated net claims before tax from Superstorm Sandy are between $2bn and $2.5bn.
Aviva ends legal battle over Spanish JV Aseval
Aviva has reached a settlement with Bankia regarding their Spanish joint venture, Aseval. The agreement marks the end of legal proceedings between the two firms.
Cooper Gay recruits ex-Aon director as part of Asia push
Cooper Gay has appointed David Yip as head of treaty for Cooper Gay Hong Kong as part of an expansion drive in Asia.
Allianz fined $12.4m by SEC for improper payments in Indonesia
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Allianz SE with violating the books and records and internal control provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act for improper payments to government officials in Indonesia during a seven-year period.
Lloyd's insurer Kiln recruits Zking manager Jin to lead Shanghai JV
Kiln has appointed Gu Jin to lead its new venture with Lloyd's Insurance Company (China) in Shanghai.
IAG sets sights on Asia growth after UK sales
Insurance Australia Group announced the sale of all its UK operations today as the company aims to strengthen its footprint in Asia.
Islamic microfinance highlighted as only "viable" solution to global poverty
Islamic microfinance is the only viable way of alleviating poverty around the globe.
Mutuals outgrow insurance market, says new research
The period between 2007 and 2011 saw premium income for the world's mutual and cooperative insurers grow by 25.4%, compared with 12% for the insurance market as a whole.
South Korean regulator voices concerns over local insurer solvency
The South Korean regulator has advised local insurers to increase their capital base.
Marsh launches 12th global energy hub in Mumbai
Marsh has launched its 12th global energy hub in Mumbai to serve the risk and insurance needs of the growing oil and gas sector in the region.
Asia-Pac insurance technology growth expected to dwarf "pedestrian" Europe
Asia Pacific insurers will increase technology spending by 8% to $18.2bn in 2013, according to a new report.
'Stabbed' insurance boss Rüther backtracks on attack
The German insurance boss who claimed to have been stabbed amid speculation of a possible takeover has admitted that no such attack took place.