Articles by Jonathan Swift
Spanish bank sells insurer stake to Mutua Madrilena
Spanish bank La Caixa's holding company Criteria today said it is selling half of La Caixa's insurance business for Euros 1.08bn to Madrid-based insurer Mutua Madrilena.
Spanish bank sells insurer stake to Mutua Madrilena
Spanish bank La Caixa's holding company Criteria today said it is selling half of La Caixa's insurance business for Euros 1.08bn to Madrid-based insurer Mutua Madrilena.
Enoizi quits as Argo's London chief
Argo Group has appointed Andrew Carrier to the newly created position of group chief underwriting officer.
Aviva, RBSI, Axa and RSA climb down on data sharing after OFT investigation
Seven insurance companies and two IT software and service providers have provisionally agreed to limit the data that they exchange between them after the OFT raised competition law concerns.
Tryg announces new CEO after Ms Bosse resigns
Danish insurer Tryg has announced that as of 1 February 2011, CFO Morten Hübbe will take over as group CEO of Tryg.
Fitch warns Australian flood losses could "escalate substantially"
Fitch Ratings believes most of Australia's major non-life insurance companies have "reasonable protection" against the floods in Queensland and Northern New South Wales through catastrophe reinsurance.
Quinn family: we are working with Anglo-Irish on Quinn Insurance bid
The Quinn family has defended its record in running Quinn Insurance, whilst claiming it is still in the running to buy the insurer in conjunction with Anglo Irish Bank.
Quinn family: we are working with Anglo-Irish on Quinn Insurance bid
The Quinn family has defended its record in running Quinn Insurance, whilst claiming it is still in the running to buy the insurer in conjunction with Anglo Irish Bank.
Fitch affirms Hannover Re's A+ rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hannover Re and its reinsurance subsidiary E+S Rueckversicherung AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'A+' and Hannover Re's issuer default rating at 'A+'. All ratings have stable outlooks.
Fitch affirms Hannover Re's A+ rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hannover Re and its reinsurance subsidiary E+S Rueckversicherung AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'A+' and Hannover Re's issuer default rating at 'A+'. All ratings have stable outlooks.
Towers Watson: 2011 will be the most "significant year of reform ever"
Preparation challenges for Solvency II costing billions of pounds are set to help make this the most significant year of reform ever faced by the UK insurance industry.
Towers Watson: 2011 will be the most "significant year of reform ever"
Preparation challenges for Solvency II costing billions of pounds are set to help make this the most significant year of reform ever faced by the UK insurance industry.
Capita insurance boss promoted to board in shake up
Vic Gysin, the divisional director for Capita's insurance and investor services division, has been appointed to the group board as part of shake up.
Broker AJG UK recruits new director from Hiscox
Philip Saunders has been recruited from Hiscox to join the 14-strong binding authority unit at Arthur J Gallagher UK as divisional director.
Broker AJG UK recruits new director from Hiscox
Philip Saunders has been recruited from Hiscox to join the 14-strong binding authority unit at Arthur J Gallagher UK as divisional director.
Achilles extends Brit deadline again as offer acceptances remain static
Achilles’ offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Brit Insurance is being extended and will remain open for acceptance until the next closing date which will be 1.00pm (London time) on 22 January 2011.
Achilles extends Brit deadline again as offer acceptances remain static
Achilles’ offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Brit Insurance is being extended and will remain open for acceptance until the next closing date which will be 1.00pm (London time) on 22 January 2011.
RI3K trio join rival Xchanging
Xchanging has appointed Mark Badman, Alan Ratcliff and Greg Denham to its Xchanging Ins Sure Services arm.
Ombudsman proposes £15m budget hike as PPI claims stack up
The Financial Ombudsman Service today published its public consultation on its proposed budget for the next financial year (2011/2012).
Omega consults largest shareholder following Canopius bid approach
Lloyd's insurance group Omega has confirmed receiving an "unsolicited" approach from rival Canopius for the business.
Insurance think tank: regulation, climate change and stability key issues for 2011
International insurance think tank, The Geneva Association, today outlined what it believes are the key issues for the insurance industry in 2011.
Insurance think tank: regulation, climate change and stability key issues for 2011
International insurance think tank, The Geneva Association, today outlined what it believes are the key issues for the insurance industry in 2011.
Bluefin appoints new underwriting head from Zurich
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed Matthew Whitworth as head of marine within its underwriting department.
Kwik Fit boss Devine promoted in Ageas retail shake up
Ageas UK has today announced a series of key appointments to support the growth of its retail operations.