Articles by Jonathan Swift
Axa appoints new head of group corporate responsibility
Axa has appointment of Mrs Gaëlle Olivier as chief executive officer of Axa’s property and casualty operations in Asia, effective 12 April.
Delta Lloyd outlook revised to 'stable'
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today revised the outlook of the Delta Lloyd ratings to 'stable' from 'negative'.
Delta Lloyd outlook revised to 'stable'
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today revised the outlook of the Delta Lloyd ratings to 'stable' from 'negative'.
Willis aims for $180m in global cost savings to fund end to pay freeze
Willis in undertake a global review of its operations in the first quarter of 2011 to help fund the end to its salary freeze.
Catlin bolsters 2010 result with US$144m reserve releases
Catlin Group this morning reported a US$406m (£253m) pre tax profit before tax for 2010 (2009: US$603m).
Zurich GI profit falls 23% to $2.67bn due to major losses
Zurich has reported that its general insurance business operating profit fell 23% in 2010 to $2.67bn (£1.7bn) (2009: $3.46bn).
Zurich GI profit falls 23% to $2.67bn due to major losses
Zurich has reported that its general insurance business operating profit fell 23% in 2010 to $2.67bn (£1.7bn) (2009: $3.46bn).
AIG to strengthen Chartis balance sheet by $4.1bn after loss reserve review
Following completion of its annual comprehensive loss reserve review, AIG said today it expects to record a $4.1bn charge, net of $446m in discount and loss sensitive business premium adjustments, for the fourth quarter of 2010 to strengthen loss…
Phil Bird departs Groupama after claims shake up
Groupama Insurances has announced that it has restructured its claims organisation to "ensure it is more closely aligned with the company's business divisions".
THB reports 32% rise in 2010 broking profit to £7m
THB this morning reported fee and commission income in 2010 was up by 5% at £48.4m (2009: £46.2m).
Willis appoints new CEOs as it unveils management changes
Willis Group has today announced a series of leadership appointments in its reinsurance, wholesale and placement divisions.
Willis appoints new CEOs as it unveils management changes
Willis Group has today announced a series of leadership appointments in its reinsurance, wholesale and placement divisions.
Ally insists it still plans to sell "discontinued op" Provident Insurance
Provident Insurance’s US owner Ally Financial has told Post it still plans to sell the business despite revealing in its 2010 accounts last week that the business was now classed as a “discontinued operation as of 12/31/2010”.
Generali looks to take stake in Russian financial services giant
Italian insurance giant Generali is interested in buying up to one percent in Russia's second-biggest lender VTB, according to reports.
Generali looks to take stake in Russian financial services giant
Italian insurance giant Generali is interested in buying up to one percent in Russia's second-biggest lender VTB, according to reports.
Aon hails affinity as it reports 6% rise in UK Q4 2010 organic growth
Aon has reported a 3% fall in UK retail broking income to $629m (£392.1m) in the year ended 31 December 2010 (2009: $650m).
Aon hails affinity as it reports 6% rise in UK Q4 2010 organic growth
Aon has reported a 3% fall in UK retail broking income to $629m (£392.1m) in the year ended 31 December 2010 (2009: $650m).
QBE strikes $700m Bank of America insurance agreement, acquires BOA arm
QBE has entered into an initial ten year distribution agreement with Bank of America for lender placed and voluntary homeowners, contents, motor and other related consumer lines and associated services.
QBE reveals $245m weather hit, but profit in line with expectation
QBE has announced that its 2010 net profit after tax in line with market expectations after a record underwriting profit but a lower insurance margin from continuing low interest yields in the US and UK.
Aviva enhances outsourcing agreement with nine year HP deal
Hewlett-Packard today announced Aviva has signed a nine year messaging contract based on Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite designed to improve productivity and enhance collaboration across all of Aviva's global regions.
Markel International sees six point hit on underwriting due to major losses
Markel International has reported gross written premiums of $709.0m for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $641.20m for the same period of 2009.
Ex-LSE deputy CEO appointed boss of new regulator CPMA
The Government has announced that Martin Wheatley will become chief executive designate of the Consumer Protection and Markets Authority. He will be formally appointed to the post of chief executive once the new body has been established at the end of…
QBE halts share trades as it is linked with $2bn US acquisition
QBE Insurance is in talks to buy US insurer Balboa from Bank of America , according to reports.
Axa managers face redundancy claims report
More than 50 people face redundancy at Axa's Ipswich office, according to reports.