Articles by Jonathan Swift
Axa insists it is committed to UK GI despite proposed life sell off
Axa has insisted it remains committed to its UK general insurance and health operations.
Zurich mulls redomiciling European business to Dublin
Zurich is looking to create a single headquarters in Dublin for its European life assurance business, according to reports.
Brit Insurance shares up over 20 per cent on private equity approach
Brit Insurance's shares have shot up in value in the first two and a half hours trading this morning to 881 pence.
Aon Benfield outlines South African earthquake threat
Aon Benfield has claimed that Cape Town could be affected by an earthquake close to magnitude 7.0 but with a very low probability.
US insurer in exploratory talks about Quinn takeover
Anglo Irish Bank has held talks with US insurer Liberty Mutual about a possible joint approach to take control of Quinn Insurance it has been reported.
RSA chairman rounds on "anti-British" Obama for BP attack
The chairman of RSA John Napier has labelled Barack Obama anti-British for his attack on BP.
Lloyd's insurer Brit admits private equity approach
Brit Insurance has confirmed that it recently received an unsolicited indicative proposal from a private equity group regarding a potential cash offer for the group.
US insurer in exploratory talks about Quinn takeover
Anglo Irish Bank has held talks with US insurer Liberty Mutual about a possible joint approach to take control of Quinn Insurance it has been reported.
RSA chairman rounds on "anti-British" Obama for BP attack
The chairman of RSA John Napier has labelled Barack Obama anti-British for his attack on BP.
Lloyd's insurer Brit admits private equity approach
Brit Insurance has confirmed that it recently received an unsolicited indicative proposal from a private equity group regarding a potential cash offer for the group.
Evans is new insurance parliamentary group chair
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance and Financial Services, for which Post provides the secretarait, elected former trade minister Jonathan Evans as its new chairman at a meeting in the House of Commons last night.
Insurance World Cup Predictions
With the World Cup a day away Post Magazine asked a broker and insurer for their thoughts on the tournament.
Equity World Cup competition - week one: Broker on the ball
Adrian Parry, Renew Insurance.
Equity Word Cup competition - week one: Insurer in play
John Josiah, managing director and active underwriter, Equity Red Star.
Win big with Equity Red Star World Cup Competition
Post is celebrating the arrival of the World Cup by helping run an accumulator competition in association with Equity Red Star.
ABI chair calls on government to put words into action over tax reform
The outgoing chairman of the Association of British Insurers Archie Kane, has launched an attack on European law makers for not differentiating between insurance and other financial services.
PE house buys 30% stake in Lloyd's broker
NCG Professional Risks, the London based Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has today announced that it will receive a £1.4m investment to accelerate its expansion strategy.
ABI chair calls on government to put words into action over tax reform
The outgoing chairman of the Association of British Insurers Archie Kane, has launched an attack on European law makers for not differentiating between insurance and other financial services.
PE house buys 30% stake in Lloyd's broker
NCG Professional Risks, the London based Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has today announced that it will receive a £1.4m investment to accelerate its expansion strategy.
RSA SME boss to move to Travelers
Ken Norgrove, director of SME business and chief executive of group renewable energy at RSA, is to return to Ireland to take a role at Travelers.
Italian insurer claims number one direct spot
Genertel, the Generali Group direct non-life insurance provider, has claimed market leadership in the Italian direct channel (online and telephone) with a share of 24.6% in 2009.
Catlin raids Swiss Re for treasurer
Catlin Group has appointed Andreas Weber as group Treasurer, based in Zurich, Switzerland.
RSA SME boss to move to Travelers
Ken Norgrove, director of SME business and chief executive of group renewable energy at RSA, is to return to Ireland to take a role at Travelers.
Italian insurer claims number one direct spot
Genertel, the Generali Group direct non-life insurance provider, has claimed market leadership in the Italian direct channel (online and telephone) with a share of 24.6% in 2009.