Articles by Jonathan Swift
Munich Re pulls Indian reinsurance support over premium concerns
Munich Re has almost pulled out of India entirely, it has been reported.
Axa, LV, Zurich, Broker Direct and QBE triumph at Post Claims Awards 2012
Mike Klaiber, Zurich UK claims disease manager, was the winner of the inaugural CII Claims Faculty achievement award last night at the Post Claims Awards.
Taiwan insurance industry exposure to PIIGS revealed
Taiwan's insurance firms launched total investments of NT$13.9bn (£295m) in Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain in the first four months of the year.
Post Blog: Haste & Guardiola - Why Chelsea have more chance of getting their man than Aviva
The current scramble for new managers at top football clubs Chelsea and Liverpool draws a parallel with Aviva's hunt for a new CEO.
Willis appoints new CEO for Norway
Willis Group has appointed Nils Arne Fagerli CEO of Willis Norway AS, effective immediately.
British Insurance Awards 2012 finalists to be revealed
The wait is almost over. Tomorrow Postonline will be the first place to discover the shortlist for the 2012 British insurance Awards.
BIBA 2012: Conference returns to London in 2013
The British Insurance Brokers' Association will return to London next year after its two-year residency in Manchester.
Hyperion valued at £165m as BP Marsh sells a stake to Murofo
BP Marsh & Partners announced this morning that its wholly-owned subsidiary, BP Marsh & Company, has sold 1 193 500 shares (2.75%) in Hyperion Insurance Group for a cash consideration of £4.5m.
Hardy gets tough on property treaty with 19.1% rate rises
Hardy Underwriting has reported that gross written premiums for its syndicate have decreased by 21.5% year on year, primarily as a result of discontinuing certain underperforming lines of business and a reduction in catastrophe risk appetite.
Deutsche Bank analyst admits surprise at Aviva UK GI slowdown
Equity analyst Deutsche Bank has admitted surprise at Aviva's UK result this morning.
Jelf bolsters London office with two hires
Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed two members of staff to join the team in its recently opened London office.
What is contained within Penny's Little Black Book?
Having been wined and dined by the great and the good of the insurance industry for over 12 years, one has decided to team up with the CII to collect the best bits from my weekly column and bring them to you in the shape of this little black book.
JLT aims to tackle risk managers' 'exasperation' at cyber risks
JLT Specialty has launched an Intangible & Cyber Exposure service.
Amlin CEO says three quarters of business has seen rate rises in Q1 2012
Amlin reported this morning that the group's gross written premium for the four months ended 30 April 2012 was up 10.5% at £1.4bn (30 April 2011: £1.3bn). At constant rates of exchange, written premium increased by 11.6% (30 April 2011: £1.29bn).
Aviva admits CEO hunt will take rest of 2012
Aviva has said that it will not be in a position to name a new CEO until the end of the year, and hinted that business exits are inevitable as the company undertakes a widescale strategic review.
IAG boss Wilkins admits it may dump loss making UK business
IAG managing director and chief executive Mike Wilkins has said that now is an appropriate time to assess the options for the UK business, given the improvement in its performance and the current UK economic conditions.
BIBA 2012 Video: Is mandatory commission disclosure inevitable?
Today at Biba we asked attendees about their reaction to the recession and whether it has affected clients.
BIBA 2012: Young broker and Francis Perkins award winners named
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has named Caroline Webster of Higos Insurance Services as national Young Broker of the Year, and Dennis Veingard of Premiercare Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd as winner of the Francis Perkins Award.
Merlin to make up to 70 staff redundant as part of business review
Loss adjusting and claims management company Merlin has started a redundancy consultation with 70 staff as part of a wide-ranging review.
BIBA 2012: Bridge Insurance Brokers in Chubb tie up
Bridge Insurance Brokers and Chubb Insurance have teamed up to offer a product which the pair claims delivers high spec cover for precision engineers, metal fabricators and metal processors.
BIBA 2012: Trade body appoints lawyers to find solution to 'unfair' FSCS structure
British Insurance Brokers' Association CEO Eric Galbraith has used his opening address at the 2012 Biba Conference to warn of the potential European pressure for mandatory disclosure and even greater cost of regulation.
BIBA 2012: Galbraith says regulation remains its 'key priority'
Three quarters of brokers claim regulation is the main issue facing their business.
BIBA 2012: Biba appoints Deloitte for strategic review following IIB merger
Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has been appointed to conduct a strategic review of the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Loss adjuster Argent opens new Birmingham office
Argent Liability Adjusters has today announced the launch of a new Birmingham office.