Articles by Jonathan Swift
RMS heralds Insurance Institute of China appointment
RMS Beijing has been appointed as a member of the Insurance Institute of China by the eighth board of directors, with RMS' Dr Hang Gao serving as a new director.
Aon to rival Marsh's Project Noah to fill SoP flood insurance gap
Aon Benfield has become the latest company to offer a potential solution to fill the flood insurance gap left by the expiration of the Statement of Principles in June 2013.
Zurich scoops trio of Insurance Fraud Awards
Zurich was the main winner at the Insurance Fraud Awards last night, picking up three gongs.
CVC Capital Partners takes majority stake in loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey
CVC Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in global claims and loss adjusting firm Cunningham Lindsey.
Claims Club monthly missive: Holy motors it's David Mairs
It has certainly been an interesting week at Post Towers, with the industry's finest rowing over customer services and an stimulating encounter with AMG founder David Mairs.
IFED head blames rise in insurance fraud on "greed" not recession
The senior policeman who runs the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department believes that "greed" rather than the economic downturn is the main contributory factor to a rise in insurance fraud.
Shortlist revealed for Underwriting Service Awards 2012
Risk-pricing skill, understanding of clients' needs and quality of service are all vital to insurers' long-term success.
QBE Europe restructures reinsurance business
QBE Europe has announced a restructure of its reinsurance arm which will take effect on 30 September 2012.
Axa France direct boss to head up UK arm
Axa UK has appointed Yves Masson as CEO of personal direct and partnerships.
Webinar - 6 September, 3:00pm: Analysing emerging fraud trends
As legislation and industry initiatives make conventional types of fraudulent claims more detectable, insurance fraud is constantly taking new forms.
Kiln bolsters European operation with Frankfurt hire
Specialist insurance and reinsurance underwriting group Kiln has appointed a new property underwriter in Frankfurt.
VRS and Woodgate & Clark lead the way in Loss Adjusting Awards 2012 shortlist
The shortlist for the 2012 Loss Adjusting Awards is now live.
Motor start-up Purely Insurance scrapped after capacity walks away
A new motor underwriting start-up, fronted by a duo of former HSBC Insurance UK executives, has been scrapped, Postonline can reveal.
Admiral's international arms report £8.9m loss in 1H 2012
Admiral's international insurance business has reported significant growth in turnover and total premiums written in the first half of 2012 to £79.7m and £74.4m respectively (H1: 2012 £53.9m and £49.5m).
Post Claims Club chair's monthly missive: Talk Sport PI ads and treehouses
Last week I enjoyed a pleasant staycation in East Sussex, sleeping in an eco-treehouse on a farm near Mayfield, visiting sights and restaurants recommended by local industry types.
Join Allianz, Groupama and Miller in 2012 insurance football tourament
The Prince's Trust is today calling on insurance companies to help tackle youth unemployment by taking part in the charity's annual fundraising football tournament.
Swiss Re unveils new Middle East and Africa boss O'Neill
Swiss Re has appointed Frank O'Neill as market executive for the company's reinsurance operations in the Middle East & Africa region, effective 1 January 2013.
Italian motor and property markets offer opportunities, according to new report
Italy stands at the crossroads of economic and social change, and therefore offers interesting opportunities for the insurance industry.
Great Eastern CEO hails stake sale as "significant step" in China expansion
Great Eastern Holdings has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with Chongqing City Construction Investment to sell 25% of its equity interest in Great Eastern Life Assurance (China) Company for RMB303m (£32m).
Insurance Stategy 2012: Chartis UK MD Aubert to offer insights into volatile market
Chartis UK managing director Nicolas Aubert will join the Insurance Strategy line-up next month to take part in a panel discussion.
David Mairs breaks his silence over Merlin demise
The founder of loss adjusting business Merlin has spoken out following the collapse of the business formerly known as Ashworth Mairs Group.
Philippines finance secretary calls for support for Asian nat cat risk pool
The Philippine government is proposing a local Asian risk pool based on the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility.
Indian commercial rates expected to rise 15% following nat cats
Indian businesses are likely to see premiums rise by 15% as insurers include flood risk in policies having suffered large losses after recent natural catastrophes, it has been reported.
Aviva loses 'A' rating as S&P downgrades UK group
Standard & Poor's has lowered Aviva PLC’s long-term counterparty credit rating by one notch to 'A-' from 'A', and its long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on all of the group's core operating subsidiaries by one notch to …