Articles by Jonathan Swift
Swiss Re: insured losses up 34% to $36bn in 2010
According to initial estimates from Swiss Re’s sigma team, worldwide economic losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters were $222bn in 2010, more than triple the 2009 figure of $63bn.
Markel CEO to take two months out for medical treatment
Markel Corporation has announced that chairman and chief executive officer Alan Kirshner may be absent from the corporation's offices for most of December and January while receiving medical treatment.
Markel CEO to take two months out for medical treatment
Markel Corporation has announced that chairman and chief executive officer Alan Kirshner may be absent from the corporation's offices for most of December and January while receiving medical treatment.
Oval ties up loss recovery deal with Lorega
Oval Insurance and loss recovery insurance specialist, Lorega, have launched a dedicated claims assistance service for the broker's commercial client base.
Cooper Gay restructures in London
Cooper Gay has restructured its London based marine and energy reinsurance team in a bid to continue growing its market share.
Cooper Gay restructures in London
Cooper Gay has restructured its London based marine and energy reinsurance team in a bid to continue growing its market share.
Ascot swoops for rival Lloyd's insurer Jubilee's motor book
Ascot Underwriting has acquired the renewal rights for Jubilee Managing Agency’s commercial motor account, the company announced today.
Lord Sugar slams "vulture-type" lawyers in no-win no-fee outburst
The Apprentice's Lord Sugar has thrown his weight behind Lord Young's plans to cut down agressive no-win no-fee advertising in the UK.
FSA steps in over unauthorised BSkyB satellite warranty sellers
The Financial Services Authority has obtained a High Court ruling appointing provisional liquidators over three firms that the FSA considers were engaged in insurance activities without FSA authorisation.
Loss adjuster: surge status on amber after snowfalls
Loss adjusting group GAB Robins has revealed that its surge status remains on Amber.
Hardy outlines share buy-back programme and third party capital deal
Hardy today announces that it has entered into an agreement for the provision of third party capital to syndicate 382 for the 2011 year of account.
Aviva on S&P negative watch after Irish downgrade
Dublin-Based Aviva Insurance Europe SE's 'A+' rating has been placed On negative watch by Standard & Poors after the eariler Ireland downgrade And watch placement.
Aviva on S&P negative watch after Irish downgrade
Dublin-Based Aviva Insurance Europe SE's 'A+' rating has been placed on negative watch by Standard & Poors after the eariler Ireland downgrade and watch placement.
Aviva, Allianz and RSA warned of downgrades due to Irish debt crisis
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its sovereign credit ratings on the Republic of Ireland to 'A/A-1' from 'AA-/A-1+' and placed the ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications.
Aviva, Allianz and RSA warned of downgrades due to Irish debt crisis
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its sovereign credit ratings on the Republic of Ireland to 'A/A-1' from 'AA-/A-1+' and placed the ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications.
RSA searches for new personal lines MD as Holliday-Williams takes CEO role
RSA today announced the appointment of Mike Holliday-Williams as CEO of RSA Scandinavia.
RSA searches for new personal lines MD as Holliday-Williams takes CEO role
RSA today announced the appointment of Mike Holliday-Williams as CEO of RSA Scandinavia.
Brit announces board member's departure date
Brit Insurance has today announced that Matthew Scales will step down as a board member on Monday 20 December 2010 following the Extraordinary General Meeting on Friday 17 December 2010.
Willis relocates Bristol staff to new office
Willis has moved its Bristol staff to a new office at St Catherine's Court in Berkeley Place, Clifton.
Oval records pre-tax loss of £3.5m in 2010 results
In the financial year ending 31 May 2010, broker Oval today revealed its revenue reduced by 8% from £104.6m in 2009 to £96.0m in 2010.
Lloyd's broker RFIB's pre-tax profit falls 32% to £3.2m
Lloyd's broker RFIB Holdings has revealed its turnover (which includes fiduciary interest as well as brokerage) grew 13% from £38.3m to £43.5m for the year ended 30 June 2010.
Towergate swoops for IFA's healthcare business
Towergate Healthcare, the risk healthcare insurance consultancy and a trading name of Towergate Underwriting Group, has today announced that it has acquired the healthcare business of IFA Origen Financial Services.
Moody's outlook on Italian GI market improves to 'stable'
The Italian property & casualty insurance market has been changed to stable from negative by Moody's.
Moody's outlook on Italian GI market improves to 'stable'
The Italian property & casualty insurance market has been changed to stable from negative by Moody's.