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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Government outlines plans for financial reform
Proposals include new Statutory Council for Financial Stability and plans to strengthen the FSA.
BGL launches new service
Broker to offer guaranteed car and van replacement alongside annual policies.
Hardy reports £56.4m leap in GWP in 2009
Bermuda domiciled business says improvement led by property and non marine business.
Lloyd's broker completes restructure
THB CEO Frank Murphy unveils new Cardinus Risk Management brand.
RBSI unveils seven managers in top three SME insurance push
Subsidiary NIG is aiming to double its share of the £10bn SME market.
AIG manager joins NIG as distribution boss
Dave Parry has also worked for Independent, Zurich and Royal.
Esure director Batabyal departs
Underwriting and business development director leaves after helping set direct insurer up a decade ago.
Manchester-based broker in global push
Roscoe Fawcett will head Bridge's newly formed international arm.
Fortis UK GWP up in first nine months of 2009
CEO Barry Smith hails "strong performance" against "backdrop of challenging market"
Treasury concerned by "over-hasty" pace of financial regulation
Committee chairman John McFall describes EC plan as "recipe for a muddle".
Moneysupermarket insurance figures up on 2008
Price comparrison giant also ready to launch new motor insurance site.
Helphire encouraged by cash collection
Group MD Martin Ward claims it is also seeing "significant" new business opportunities.
Amlin sees 52% uplift in GWP in first nine months
CEO Charles Philipps called third quarter performance "outstanding".