
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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Former Aon head joins call for more flood spending
Boscastle was devasted by flash floods in August 2004
Lloyd's boss thanks Aon UK CEO for market reform work
Aon CEO Peter Harmer to step down from broker in September.
Aon UK CEO to step down
Peter Harmer claims progress in strategy implementation has allowed him to return home sooner than he planned.
Environment Agency warns over flood defence spend
It claims spending needs to double by £1bn a year or damage worth up to £4bn annually will become the norm.
Aviva in boardroom shake up
Aviva is searching for a new chief financial officer after Philip Scott announces his intention to step down.
Adjusting start up appoints first franchisee
Director Owen Gorman believes Dave Smith is an excellent fit
Insurance industry needs to prove green credentials, claims Aon
Insurers and brokers should think hard about green product development, claims Aon COO.
Credit hire association hails ruling as "big win" for CHOs
AMA director general said ruling would alters insurer intervention processes, costs and models
Cooper Gay raids Benfield to boost onshore energy team
Robert Glynn has worked for Benfield and Marsh, where he was a practice leader.
Marsh recuits new client development head
Neil Irwin believes Marsh is well placed to help new clients leverage more value from their insurance programmes
Aon Benfield strikes new long term relationship
Aon Benfield CEO Andrew Appel claims deal will put it at the forefront of the industry.
Seven insurers agree to Airmic claims proposal
Airmic CEO John Hurrell said deal could improve companies survival chances
Fitch downgrades Brit
Fitch said it would monitor the situation with regards Brit's interest in Lloyd's rival Chaucer.
Insurance security under greater scrutiny, claims AIG
AIG survey has found that 93% of risk managers would exclude a carrier that falls below a certain rating.
Independent Insurance FD wins appeal
Dennis Lomas, the former finance director of failed insurer Independent Insurance has won on appeal and overturned his fine
Crawford launches new UK arm
Benedict Burke, Crawford CEO outlines the rationale behind the launch of its Broadspire service for the corporate market.
Snowball severs ties with Towergate
Patrick Snowball is understood to have split from Towergate following a restructure of Towergate Financial Services.