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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Swiss GI premiums up 0.7% in 2009
SIA added it is striving for the "recognition of the equality of supervision between the EU and Switzerland" with regards Solvency II
MMA parent reveals earned premiums of €13 bn in 2009
Covéa added its solvency margin, including unrealised capital gains, exceeded regulatory requirements by over three and a half times.
MMA parent reveals earned premiums of €13 bn in 2009
Covéa added its solvency margin, including unrealised capital gains, exceeded regulatory requirements by over three and a half times.
Scottish Lion ruling overturned
PwC partner Dan Schwarzmann "delighted" by outcome as the Scottish Lion ruling is overturned.
FSA to publish insurer complaint figures in August
The Financial Services Authority has today confirmed that it will require firms to publish information on how they handle complaints, to help people see how firms are performing in this important area and to drive up complaints handling standards across…
CEO Rolfe quits UK General
UK General Insurance CEO Tim Rolfe will be leaving the group for family reasons at the end of March 2010, it was announced today. Chairman Howard Posner will act as leader of the business until a successor is found.
Axa looks to RBSI for new travel boss
David Vincent is to become head of travel underwriting at Axa Insurance's personal lines intermediated business.
Axa appoints new European CEO
Chairman Henri de Castires welcomes Jacques de Vaucleroy as CEO of Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.
Axa appoints new European CEO
Chairman Henri de Castires welcomes Jacques de Vaucleroy as CEO of Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.
Bluefin signs motor outsorcing deal with WNS
WNS boss Tim Rankin hails deal which will see it handle motor claims on behalf of the broker.
Household premiums rise 5.9%
AA Insurance said increase relfected rising cost in repairing buildings and claims frequency.
CEIOPS agrees to set up new Solvency II task force
Body to deliver QIS5, the final qualititative impact study under Solvency II.
CEIOPS agrees to set up new Solvency II task force
Body to deliver QIS5, the final qualititative impact study under Solvency II.
AA sees biggest ever jump in motor premiums.
The broker found the average quoted premium for comprehensive cover rose by 18.7 per cent.
Lloyd's broker outlines three year plan after reporting static 2009 profit
However, THB group CEO Frank Murphy proud of result which saw increase in fees and commission.
Insurers given clean bill of health by Government Equalities Office
GEO concluded a competitive market existed for consumers of all ages.
Plexus raids Halliwells again to bolster Manchester team
Five associates reunited with partners Chris Gough, Tim Short and Louise Shaw who left Halliwells in 2009 to start up office.
Personal injury claims average drops 6% in Ireland
The Injuries Board CEO Patricia Byron reports the average workplace award was 48% higher than in motor.
Hiscox reports 5-7% drop in reinsurance renewal rates
Insurer says this was expected due to low level of claims and previous high rates.
Lloyd's insurer takes on 40 broker staff in Lockton swoop
Amlin completes deal for business which will be rebranded AUA Insolvency Risk Services.
ABI: Winter flood bill has topped £200m
Nick Starling sings insurer's praise in getting Cumbria "back on its feet" following floods.