Articles by Jonathan Swift
BIBA 2012: Jelf outlines plans to break into the London HNW market with Parker hire
In a move aimed at boosting its mid and high net worth proposition, Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed Tony Parker as business development director for private clients.
BIBA 2012: Research reveals broker confidence despite double dip fears
Over 60% of brokers are confident about their overall business growth prospects for the next 12 months, despite the double dip recession.
Canopius target Omega blames Bermuda non-renewals for GWP drop in Q1 2012
Omega Insurance Holdings has reported that group gross written premium in the first three months of 2012 totalled $120.6m (Q1 2011: $129.4m).
Tim Johnson takes new MD role at Gallaghers
Tim Johnson has been appointed managing director of Gallagher Benefits Consulting (subject to FSA approval) and Gallagher Employee Benefits, in addition to his current role as MD of Gallagher Risk & Reward.
Former Howden board member switches to Bond Pearce
National law firm Bond Pearce has recruited Simon Gildener, partner, to its insurance professional risks team in London.
MGA Dual continues to expand in Asia with Singapore branch
The Dual Group, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has unveiled plans to open Dual Singapore in the second half of 2012.
MGA Dual grows Asian presence with Singapore opening
The Dual Group, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has unveiled plans to open Dual Singapore in the second half of 2012.
Firms that allow employees to use their own mobile devices will profit, claims BT report
Over 80 per cent of IT managers think that enterprises with a bring-your-own-device policy hold a competitive advantage over other organisations, according to research commissioned by BT.
Former Powerplace CEO Ball back with new online SME start-up
The former boss of Towergate's online offering Powerplace is back with a new online SME venture which using ex-Coverzones software allows brokers to white label their websites for "quote and buy" policies from a host of insurers.
NFU Mutual reports first underwriting profit since 2006 but hit by investment losses
Rural and agricultural insurance specialist NFU mutual has reported its first underwriting profit for five years in its 2011 reports and accounts.
BIBA 2012: Aqua Underwriting enters commercial market
Aqua Underwriting has widened its underwriting footprint with the launch of a range of niche commercial combined products.
Online video: Future technology and risk in the commercial lines sector
As companies become more ensconced in technology and reliant on it for all facets of business this video discussion looked at future technology, the risks such technology might bring for businesses, and how insurers should react.
Online video: Commercial property - managing natural disaster risk
Globally, 2011 was a record year for natural catastrophe losses, highlighting flood risk as an issue of major concern for corporates, their brokers and insurers.
Online video: Commercial property - managing natural disaster risk
Globally, 2011 was a record year for natural catastrophe losses, highlighting flood risk as an issue of major concern for corporates, their brokers and insurers.
Keychoice Underwriting set to transfer business to Towergate
SSP-owned managing general agent Keychoice Underwriting is in talks to transfer its business to Towergate, Insurance Age has exclusively revealed this morning.
Zurich UK GI lags behind group with COR of 101.3% and underwriting loss
Zurich's UK arm has reported a business operating profit of $32m for the first quarter of 2012 (Q1 2011: $40m).
Sign up to live webinar - Commercial property: Managing natural disaster risk
Globally, 2011 was a record year for natural catastrophe losses, and flood risk remains high on the agenda.
Sign up to live webinar - Commercial property: Managing natural disaster risk
Globally, 2011 was a record year for natural catastrophe losses, and flood risk remains high on the agenda.
RSA CEO Lee says Aviva-type deal would be "inherently risky"
RSA’s new CEO has insisted that it would shun major transformational deals because of the risk involved, while also insisting that it tends to walk away from bidding wars as these inflate acquisition prices.
Aviva shareholder rebellion ranks alongside RBS as 54% say 'no'
Over half of Aviva's shareholders have voted against the remuneration of its top executives.
Blanc reveals Newcastle has been tough for Axa, but hails improved PL connectivity
Axa Commercial CEO Amanda Blanc has admitted that Newcastle has proved the most testing of its recent branch openings.
Axa will never swallow MGA "hype" and "lure of lira" again, promises Williams
Axa will not fall prey to the hype about managing general agents while the current management team is in place.
Reed outlines plan to roll Axa Business Risk into Simple e-trading platform
Axa Commercial has confirmed it will eventually close and roll its Axa Business Risk platform into its new Acturis-based Simple e-trading one as the firm seeks to simplify its business offerings.
Willis UK business down "mid-single digits" in Q1
Willis has again bemoaned the performance of its UK arm as it reported net income from continuing operations for the quarter ended 31 March of $225m compared with $35m in the same period a year ago.