Jonathan Swift
Content director, insurance
Jonathan has written and commented about the insurance industry since 1998 as a reporter, news editor, editor and content director at Incisive Media.
He has appeared on television speaking about topics as diverse as the insurance implications of Michael Jackson's death to the consequences of consolidation on motor premiums; and is a past winner of the British Insurance Brokers' Association journalist of the year and Association of British Insurers general insurance trade journalist prizes.
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Election 2010: Have your say
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Amlin to sponsor Essex Cricket Club
Amlin today announced it has entered into an initial three-year partnership with Essex Cricket to support the growth and development of first class cricket within the county.
Countdown to PZU IPO begins
Poland’s government and insurance group Eureko plan to start taking orders next week for at least 5.5bn zloty ($1.9 bn) of shares in PZU, Poland’s largest insurer.
Myners scraps Class Action plan in rush to get Financial Services Bill through
The Government has dropped its controversial plans in the Financial Services Bill to allow class actions against financial institutions.
Countdown to PZU IPO begins
Poland’s government and insurance group Eureko plan to start taking orders next week for at least 5.5bn zloty ($1.9 bn) of shares in PZU, Poland’s largest insurer.
Charles Taylor appoints new insurance board
A new board of directors has been appointed at Charles Taylor Insurance Services as the latest stage of the development of the business.
RSA and Catlin confirm FSA solvency II support roles
RSA and Catlin have been named as two of the insurers which worked with the Financial Services Authority on a Solvency II pilot scheme to design the internal models and work out how they will be approved by the regulator.
Beazley latest Lloyd's insurer to give first quarter nat cat estimates
Beazley today announced its estimated net losses arising from the earthquake in Chile over the weekend of 27 to 28 February 2010 to be in the range of $55m to $75m.
AIG CEO confident successor can come from within its ranks
Robert Benmosche, AIG's second chief executive since its government bailout, expects to be at the insurer for up to two more years, according to Bloomberg News.
RSA and Catlin confirm FSA solvency II support roles
RSA and Catlin have been named as two of the insurers which worked with the Financial Services Authority on a Solvency II pilot scheme to design the internal models and work out how they will be approved by the regulator.
AIG CEO confident successor can come from within its ranks
Robert Benmosche, AIG's second chief executive since its government bailout, expects to be at the insurer for up to two more years, according to Bloomberg News.
Aegon disposes of Dutch business
Aegon has completed the sale of its funeral insurance business in the Netherlands to Dutch investment firm Egeria for EUR 212m.
Aegon disposes of Dutch business
Aegon has completed the sale of its funeral insurance business in the Netherlands to Dutch investment firm Egeria for EUR 212m.
Torus enters UK financial lines with new underwriting agency
Torus UK has entered into the financial lines marketplace in London through a newly formed underwriting agency Torus Executive Risks.
Election set for 6 May
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is preparing to announce that the UK general election will be held - as widely predicted - on 6 May.
Election set for 6 May
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is preparing to announce that the UK general election will be held - as widely predicted - on 6 May.
Sean Quinn boss discusses insurance arm's future with Government agency
The CEO of Enterprise Ireland, Frank Ryan, has said the agency met Seán Quinn and the Quinn Group management team to discuss teh future of Quinn Insurance.
New worker demand down overall, but up in GI sector claims report
Demand from UK employers for new workers fell back overall in March, according to the Reed Job Index published today.
Brightside delivers £4.7m post tax profit
Brightside Group revenue increased by 35% to £44.7m (2008: £33.2m) in 2010. EBITDA before exceptional items and share based payments expense increased by 26% to £9.7m (2008: £7.7m).
Sean Quinn boss discusses insurance arm's future with Government agency
The CEO of Enterprise Ireland, Frank Ryan, has said the agency met Seán Quinn and the Quinn Group management team to discuss the future of Quinn Insurance.
Home Office continues AVICS support
The Home Office has announced its continued support of the ACPO Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service, a unit dedicated to reducing vehicle-enabled crime.
The Post Europe Interview: Maurizio Castelli
Maurizio Castelli, Managing Director for Italy at XL Insurance answers Post Europe's questions.
Interview: Maurizio Castelli
Maurizio Castelli, managing director for Italy at XL Insurance answers Insurance Insight's questions.
Former Mitsui CEO Guest returns with mutual exec role
The Higher Education mutual UMAL has appointed the former CEO of Mitsui Sumitomo London, Allan Guest, as a non-executive director.