Articles by Jonathan Swift
Guy Carpenter: reinsurance market has excess capital of $19bn
For the second consecutive year, global reinsurance property catastrophe rates for most lines of business will decline at the 1 January 2011 renewals, according to a new report published by Guy Carpenter & Company.
Guy Carpenter: reinsurance market has excess capital of $19bn
For the second consecutive year, global reinsurance property catastrophe rates for most lines of business will decline at the 1 January 2011 renewals, according to a new report published by Guy Carpenter & Company.
Willis: 2011 reinsurance renewals 5-10% lower than 12 months ago
Overcapitalization in the reinsurance market continues to gradually push rates downwards with price reductions at the 1 January 2011 reinsurance renewals averaging between 5% and 10%.
Willis: 2011 reinsurance renewals 5-10% lower than 12 months ago
Overcapitalization in the reinsurance market continues to gradually push rates downwards with price reductions at the 1 January 2011 reinsurance renewals averaging between 5% and 10%.
2010 the third worst year for church lead theft claims Ecclesiastical
According to new data from Ecclesiastical, more churches in Manchester diocese have had lead stripped from their roofs by criminals this year than any other area of the UK.
JLT acquires to bolster continental European operation
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has acquired Tripol AS, an Oslo based insurance broker and employee benefits business specialising in the real estate and construction business.
JLT acquires to bolster continental European operation
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has acquired Tripol AS, an Oslo based insurance broker and employee benefits business specialising in the real estate and construction business.
AIG CEO: we can see the finish line after $3bn credit agreement
AIG has confirmed that it has entered into 364-day and 3-year bank credit facilities totaling $3bn (£1.94bn)split evenly between the two.
Brit takeover deadline extended as over 70% accept Achilles' terms
Brit Insurance has announced that the the deadline for shareholders to accept the recommended cash offer by Achilles is being extended and will remain open for acceptance until the next closing date which will be 1pm on 10 January 2011.
Brit takeover deadline extended as over 70% accept Achilles' terms
Brit Insurance has announced that the the deadline for shareholders to accept the recommended cash offer by Achilles is being extended and will remain open for acceptance until the next closing date which will be 1pm on 10 January 2011.
ABI: household now the number one target for insurance fraudsters
Home insurance is now the number one target for insurance fraudsters according to the Association of British Insurers.
High Court of Justice sanctions business transfer
The High Court of Justice has sanctioned the transfer of insurance and reinsurance business from Aviation & General Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Ruxley Ventures, to Tenecom, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies.
High Court of Justice sanctions business transfer
The High Court of Justice has sanctioned the transfer of insurance and reinsurance business from Aviation & General Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Ruxley Ventures, to Tenecom, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies.
Flagstone Re and RMS in $210m placing
Flagstone Reassurance Suisse SA and Risk Management Solutions have confirmed the successful placement of $210m of multi-peril Montana Re 2010-1 Notes, the second offering sponsored through the Montana Re shelf program.
Flagstone Re and RMS in $210m placing
Flagstone Reassurance Suisse SA and Risk Management Solutions have confirmed the successful placement of $210m of multi-peril Montana Re 2010-1 Notes, the second offering sponsored through the Montana Re shelf program.
S&P predicts Russian insurer will diversify in PL
Standard & Poor's has assigned its 'BB-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Russia-based Energogarant JSIC.
S&P predicts Russian insurer will diversify in PL
Standard & Poor's has assigned its 'BB-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Russia-based Energogarant JSIC.
Charles Taylor begins search for new CEO as Rowe steps down
Charles Taylor Consulting has announced that John Rowe has advised the board that, after 37 years' service with the company, the last 17 of which were as a board member, he wishes to retire as CEO and as a member of the board by the end of 2011.
S&P revises its outlook on Dutch insurer Eureko
Standard & Poor's has revised to stable from negative its outlook on the core operating entities and the holding companies of Netherlands-based multiline insurer Eureko Group.
S&P revises its outlook on Dutch insurer Eureko
Standard & Poor's has revised to stable from negative its outlook on the core operating entities and the holding companies of Netherlands-based multiline insurer Eureko Group.
Munich Re begins to spend €2.5bn energy investment pot
Munich Re, via its asset manager MEAG, has concluded a significant investment deal involving wind power plants in Germany.
Munich Re begins to spend €2.5bn energy investment pot
Munich Re, via its asset manager MEAG, has concluded a significant investment deal involving wind power plants in Germany.
AIG fined for misreporting $2.12bn of workers comp premium
AIG and its workers compensation insurance affiliates have agreed to pay $100m (£65m) in fines to insurance regulators in all 50 states and the District of Columbia for alleged premium under-reporting, acting Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Robert L…
Admiral launches French direct insurer L'Olivier
Admiral today announced that its direct insurance operation in France, L'Olivier (Olive Tree), launched today from its offices in Paris.