Articles by Jonathan Swift
Zurich sees decline in European GI profit as pension and commission expenses bite
Zurich Insurance has reported a business operating profit of $2.5bn for the six months ended 30 June 2012, up 17% on 2011.
Zurich appoints new general insurance CEO
Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Michael Kerner as CEO of general insurance from 1 September subject to regulatory approval.
Thai officials confident of securing reinsurance for £1bn flood fund to meet demand
The Thai Office of the Insurance Commission is to seek extra reinsurance from international players to meet demand for the state-owned natural catastrophe fund.
Thai insurers back new E-claim service for RTAs
Victims of car accidents in Thailand will be treated by hospitals whether they have insurance or not under a new scheme launched by local insurers and the Office of the Insurance Commission.
Chartis International returns to profit in H1 2012 with 16 point COR swing
Chartis International has reported an operating income before net realised gains of $802m for the first six months of 2012 (2011 H1 $480m loss) on net premiums written of $9.33bn (2011 H1: $9.25bn).
Axa CEO Evans hits back at U-turn criticism as he reveals telematics delay
Axa UK and Ireland CEO Paul Evans has hit back at criticism that he has performed a U-turn by bringing the personal and commercial broker businesses back together again under Amanda Blanc.
Novae back in profit at H1 2012 as new strategy remains 'on track'
Novae Group has this morning reported a profit before tax, foreign exchange losses on non-monetary items and non-recurring items for the first six months of 2012 of £19.6m (H1 2011: loss £30.1m).
Axa UK & Ireland COR rises above 100% in H1 after £36m flood hit
Axa UK & Ireland has reported that underlying earnings for the first six months of 2012 improved by 27% to £66m (H1 2011: £52m).
Willis' European growth held back by declines in Spain and Netherlands
Willis Group has reported net income from continuing operations of $332m for the six months ended 30 June 2012, compared with $119m in the same period a year ago. Operating income increased to $496m (H1 2011: $395m).
Plumeri admits Willis' mettle has been 'tested' as revenue remains flat
Willis Group has reported net income from continuing operations of $332m for the six months ended 30 June 2012, compared with $119m in the same period a year ago. Operating income increased to $496m (H1 2011: $395m).
Ace boss heralds international pricing turnaround with 88.9% H1 COR
Ace has reported that income excluding net realised gains jumped to $1.44bn in the first half of 2012 (H1 2011: $932m).
Aon profits fall 4% at the half year to $503m
Aon has reported that total revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2012 grew 2% to $5.66bn (H1 2011: $5.57).
Aviva tries to quit Taiwan again
Aviva has confirmed it is seeking regulatory approval to pull out of Taiwan.
Post Claims Club chair's monthly missive: Beach volleyball and insurance sop
On Wednesday this week I received an email from a Claims Club regular I have been in discussion with about speaking at the next meeting.
JLT buoyed by growth in Asia and Latin America as revenue jumps 7% to £441.7m
International broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group this morning reported total revenue was up 7% to £441.7m in the first six months of 2012 and an 11% rise in profit before tax to £85.1m. Underlying PBT increased 12% to £89.4m.
Lloyds GI profits fall 30% owing to PPI, pet and weather claims
Lloyds Bank's underlying general insurance profit decreased by 30 per cent to £158m (H1 2011: £226m) in the first half of 2012.
Indie FSCS bill hits £404m in advance of scheme of arrangement
The Financial Services Authority has revealed that, since Independent Insurance went into liquidation in 2001, £500m of assets have been realised for the benefit of creditors.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2012 shortlist announced
Post can today reveal the shortlist for the 2012 Insurance Fraud Awards.
Webinar: Containing the contagion - watch on demand now
The 2011 film Contagion made for some pretty scary viewing as a virus spread across the world wiping out the population.
Be Wiser reports 43% jump in premium income to £76m
Be Wiser Insurance Services has reported its premium income grew 43%, up to £76m, in the 12 months to 31 May 2012 (2011: £53m).
Loss Adjusting Awards 2012 - Don't delay: deadline fast approaching
Post is proud to introduce the Loss Adjusting Awards 2012, a new industry awards evening highlighting excellence and achievement in this sector.
Barbon reports £9.4m turnaround in fortunes with £471 000 loss in 2011
Barbon Insurance Group slipped into the red for the year ended 31 December 2011, according to results filed at Companies House, with a £471 000 overall loss for the financial year (2010: £8.9m).
Video on demand: Data enrichment - creating true customer insight and intelligence
Data enrichment affects every facet of an insurance business, and done well can play a major role in companies gaining a competitive advantage.
Brightside to become Asda's home and motor insurance provider
Brightside has swooped for its second major retail affinity contract in the space of seven days having signed a deal with Asda to distribute its motor and home insurance products, Post Online has learnt.