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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FSA "smashes" fine record by 21% claims law firm
The FSA "smashed" last year’s record fines by 21% this year (to March 31) as it handed down £33.1m in fines, City law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP said today.
Omega puts Chilean quake loss at $23m
Omega Insurance Holdings today announced that it has completed its initial estimate of losses arising from recent major catastrophe events - the Chilean earthquake and European windstorm Xynthia.
CII in Korean tie up
The Chartered Insurance Institute has entered into a partnership with the Korean Insurance Institute to extend professionalism within the Korean insurance industry.
Go Compare ad star to sing on England World Cup song
The moustachioed star of the Go Compare adverts has been asked to sing on the official England world cup song.
Zurich outlook revised upwards by S&P
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has revised the outlooks on the various operating entities of Switzerland-based insurance group Zurich Financial Services to stable from negative.
Start-up seals second broking deal
Invicta Insurance Services, the new broking service provider set up by Steve Gamage, has made its second acquisition: Sevenoaks-based Lowe Insurance. This partnership was started over 22 years ago by Patricia and John Lowe, both of whom will remain with…
Omega puts Chilean quake loss at $23m
Omega Insurance Holdings today announced that it has completed its initial estimate of losses arising from recent major catastrophe events - the Chilean earthquake and European windstorm Xynthia.
HSBC to be operate as MBL as Marsh completes broker deal
Marsh today completed its previously agreed acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers, a wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Bank, in the UK and other key markets in Asia and the Middle East.
Zurich outlook revised upwards by S&P
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has revised the outlooks on the various operating entities of Switzerland-based insurance group Zurich Financial Services to stable from negative.
HSBC to be operate as MBL as Marsh completes broker deal
Marsh today completed its previously agreed acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers, a wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Bank, in the UK and other key markets in Asia and the Middle East.
Fitch: Italian GI market will only see "modest" recovery in 2010
Trading conditions in the Italian non-life market remain tough, while life margins, despite the strong recovery in sales in 2009, could come under some pressure this year, according to Fitch.
Quinn disputes figures and claims of "pre-emptive" and "aggressive" regulator
The Quinn Group has come out fighting, disputing the Financial Regulator's assumption that the UK business is currently unprofitable and that its decision to stop it underwriting will be "immensely damaging" unless reversed.
Fitch: Italian GI market will only see "modest" recovery in 2010
Trading conditions in the Italian non-life market remain tough, while life margins, despite the strong recovery in sales in 2009, could come under some pressure this year, according to Fitch.
Quinn disputes figures and claims of "pre-emptive" and "aggressive" regulator
The Quinn Group has come out fighting, disputing the Financial Regulator's assumption that the UK business is currently unprofitable and that its decision to stop it underwriting will be "immensely damaging" unless reversed.
Incoming CILA president Homewood joins MYI board
Niche commercial loss adjuster MYI has continued its strategy of aggressive recruitment by announcing the expansion of its UK executive board with the appointment of Andrew Homewood as an executive director.
Former QBE CEO steps down as chairman
At a board meeting of QBE yesterday chairman John Cloney announced his retirement effective 4 July 2010.
Former QBE CEO steps down as chairman
At a board meeting of QBE yesterday chairman John Cloney announced his retirement effective 4 July 2010.
Grant Thornton names team that will manage Quinn business
Grant Thornton has made its first comment having been appointed provisional administrators of Quinn Insurance this morning.
Grant Thornton names team that will manage Quinn business
Grant Thornton has made its first comment having been appointed provisional administrators of Quinn Insurance this morning.
FSA "working closely" with Irish regulator over Quinn
The UK's Financial Services Authority has said it is working with its Irish equivalent over the issue of Quinn Insurance.
Quinn Group hits back at Irish regulator for over-reaction
Quinn Insurance group's parent company Quinn Group has criticised the regulator's request for an administrator to be appointed today.
FSA "working closely" with Irish regulator over Quinn
The UK's Financial Services Authority has said it is working with its Irish equivalent over the issue of Quinn Insurance.
Quinn ignores regulator and continues to sell UK policies
Quinn Direct is still offering insurance policies in the UK, Post has discovered.
Quinn Group hits back at Irish regulator for over-reaction
Quinn Insurance group's parent company Quinn Group has criticised the regulator's request for an administrator to be appointed today.