Articles by Jonathan Swift
Aviva wins out in Santander Bank household insurance tender
Aviva has won a competitive tender process for the distribution of household insurance products to Santander.
Allianz unveils German acquisition
Allianz Real Estate Germany has acquired about 80 retail assets of the discount market Aldi Süd from Aldi Grundstücksgesellschaft gmbH & Co KG.
Allianz unveils German acquisition
Allianz Real Estate Germany has acquired about 80 retail assets of the discount market Aldi Süd from Aldi Grundstücksgesellschaft gmbH & Co KG.
Westinsure shareholders back Ink takeover
Ink Underwriting Agencies has acquired Westinsure Group following 100% shareholders approval for an undisclosed sum.
Former Marsh VP joins claims firm as complex loss boss
Munters MCS has named Simon Hurst as the UK’s major & complex loss director.
Former Marsh VP joins claims firm as complex loss boss
Munters MCS has named Simon Hurst as the UK’s major & complex loss director.
Motor insurers urged to come clean on debit fees
Motor insurance providers have been urged to clarify the direct debit fees they charge customer by Defaqto.
QBE Europe H1 profits increase to $222m
QBE Europe reported a pre-tax insurance profit of $222m (H1 2009: $213M). Its gross written premium for the first half of 2010 was up 8% to US$2.412bn (2009 US$2.228bn).
Former McKinsey insurance leader made Zurich claims chief
Zurich Financial Services has appointed Thomas Sepp to the position of chief claims officer, effective 1 September.
QBE Europe H1 profits increase to $222m
QBE Europe reported a pre-tax insurance profit of $222m (H1 2009: $213M). Its gross written premium for the first half of 2010 was up 8% to US$2.412bn (2009 US$2.228bn).
Former McKinsey insurance leader made Zurich claims chief
Zurich Financial Services has appointed Thomas Sepp to the position of chief claims officer, effective 1 September.
First RSA, now Axa is linked with Aviva swoop
Aviva's share price has continued to rise today despite its rejection of RSA's £5bn bid amid speculation that others may be interested.
Danish insurer Tryg Vesta recovering from "extraordinary" claims
Danish insurance group Tryg Vesta has reported that the business is back on track after a first quarter "where extraordinary winter claims caused a loss on the insurance business".
First RSA, now Axa is linked with Aviva swoop
Aviva's share price has continued to rise today despite its rejection of RSA's £5bn bid amid speculation that others may be interested.
Danish insurer Tryg Vesta recovering from "extraordinary" claims
Danish insurance group Tryg Vesta has reported that the business is back on track after a first quarter "where extraordinary winter claims caused a loss on the insurance business".
Aegon Government bailout given EC approval
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules applicable to the financial sector in the current crisis, the recapitalisation of the Dutch insurance company Aegon.
Aegon Government bailout given EC approval
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules applicable to the financial sector in the current crisis, the recapitalisation of the Dutch insurance company Aegon.
Marsh promotes Waterer to new risk leadership post
Marsh has promoted Richard Waterer to the newly created role of head of operational risk for Marsh Risk Consulting in the UK. He will report to Jeff Colburn, UK MRC Leader.
Marsh promotes Waterer to new risk leadership post
Marsh has promoted Richard Waterer to the newly created role of head of operational risk for Marsh Risk Consulting in the UK. He will report to Jeff Colburn, UK MRC Leader.
Eureko benefits from PZU settlement with H1 2010 profit leap
European insurance group Eureko this morning reported a net profit of €864m for the first six months of 2010.
Eureko benefits from PZU settlement with H1 2010 profit leap
European insurance group Eureko this morning reported a net profit of €864m for the first six months of 2010.
Zurich recruits new investor relations head
Zurich Financial Services Group has today announced the appointment of Debra Broek, currently deputy head of investor relations and rating agency management, to the position of head of investor relations and rating agency management, effective 1…
Zurich recruits new investor relations head
Zurich Financial Services Group has today announced the appointment of Debra Broek, currently deputy head of investor relations and rating agency management, to the position of head of investor relations and rating agency management, effective 1…
RSA still "open" to Aviva talks claiming its £5bn offer is "fair value"
RSA has said it "remains open to discussions" with Aviva, despite the group's rebuttal of its £5bn offer.