Articles by Jonathan Swift
Lloyd's broker THB sells motorsport division in MBO
The board of specialist insurance and reinsurance broking group THB Group today said it had reached agreement to sell THB Clowes to the Lloyd's broker Ellis Clowes & Company, headed by Karen Ellis.
Belfor appoints new UK MD
Mark Taylor has been appointed the new managing director of Belfor-Relectronic (UK).
Aviva to seek another £200m of savings by 2012
Aviva today outlined a further £200m of efficency cuts.
Deloitte: Issue of brokers selling motor at a loss needs to be addressed
In order to turn their performance around, motor insurers need to increase their premiums while maintaining their customer base.
Aviva Q3 UK GI premiums exceed £1bn as its tops 1m direct motor customers
Aviva this morning said that general insurance net written premiums were up 12% at £1.05bn when compared to the same quarter last year (3Q09: £937m).
Aviva Q3 UK GI premiums exceed £1bn as its tops 1m direct motor customers
Aviva this morning said that general insurance net written premiums were up 12% at £1.05bn when compared to the same quarter last year (3Q09: £937m).
Aviva CEO Andrew Moss defends composite model - again
The chief executive of Aviva has again reiterated its support for its composite model approach as the insurer published its nine month results.
Aviva CEO Andrew Moss defends composite model - again
The chief executive of Aviva has again reiterated its support for its composite model approach as the insurer published its nine month results.
Disaster recovery firm rebrands to Polygon
MCS, a specialist in property damage restoration and temporary humidity control services, today announced that the company has changed its name to Polygon.
Hubbard given insurance role after CII signs agreement with FSSC
The Chartered Insurance Institute and the Financial Services Skills Council have signed a memorandum of understanding. The agreement will see the CII’s faculties (claims, underwriting, broking and London market) perform the role of the FSSC’s new…
Mapfre swoops for Insure & Go
Travel insurance specialist intermediary Insure & Go has been acquired by its underwriter Mapfre.
Mapfre swoops for Insure & Go
Travel insurance specialist intermediary Insure & Go has been acquired by its underwriter Mapfre.
Aviva joins forces with Towergate-owned Power Place
Power Place, the Towergate-owned online insurance marketplace, today announced that Aviva is joining its panel of insurers.
Aon blames "economic conditions" for 11% drop in UK revenue in Q3 2010
Aon has reported that its UK broking business recorded a 11% drop in commission and fees in the third quarter of 2010 to $148m (£92.7m) (Q3 2009: $167m) with an 8% downturn in organic revenue.
Aon blames "economic conditions" for 11% drop in UK revenue in Q3 2010
Aon has reported that its UK broking business recorded a 11% drop in commission and fees in the third quarter of 2010 to $148m (£92.7m) (Q3 2009: $167m) with an 8% downturn in organic revenue.
Axa unveils Chinese tie-up
Axa, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and China Minmetals Corporation have reached agreement on the equity transfer of Axa-Minmetals Assurance Co.
Allianz: by 2020 a fifth of our customers will be on "very low income"
By 2020 a fifth of the people insured by Allianz will come from a very low income.
Axa unveils Chinese tie-up
Axa, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and China Minmetals Corporation have reached agreement on the equity transfer of Axa-Minmetals Assurance Co.
Allianz: by 2020 a fifth of our customers will be on "very low income"
By 2020 a fifth of the people insured by Allianz will come from a very low income.
Ace CEO Greenberg ups full year forecast after "positive" progress in 2010
Ace Insurance Group has reported $14.9bn gross written premium for the nine months ended 30 September 2010 compared with $14.7bn last year.
XL names Hendrick as strategic growth head
XL Group has appointed Gregory Hendrick as executive vice president, strategic growth, effective immediately.
Ace CEO Greenberg ups full year forecast after "positive" progress in 2010
Ace Insurance Group has reported $14.9bn gross written premium for the nine months ended 30 September 2010 compared with $14.7bn last year.
PwC: ECJ ruling throws a spanner in the works for outsourcing plans
Pricewaterhouse Coopers has warned outsourcing costs for insurers could jump by 20% following what it described as "unexpected decision".
ABI backs call to remove single renewal date for solicitors' PI
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed today’s publication of an independent report on the need for changes to the solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance market.