Articles by Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Davey to depart SSP
Jonathan Davey is to depart SSP at the end of the month, Post can reveal.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2015: Scott Clayton and Aviva among winners
Scott Clayton, claims fraud and investigations manager at Zurich, was cheered to the stage when he won the achievement award at the 2015 Fraud Awards last night.
Tune in to live webinar today at 15:00 on the subject of pricing
Given the competitive nature of the insurance market, chief underwriting officers and their teams face multifaceted challenges making sure that they are pricing risks both correctly and competitively.
Over half would only consider telematics policy with £100 plus premium saving
Saving money is still the biggest factor in people taking out telematics and data-based insurance motor policies, according to new research from Consumer Intelligence. Although for over half (55%) the saving would have to be over a £100 for them to…
Watch this webinar today at 11am: Technology and Innovation for Insurance Reinvention
A recent survey from Consumer Intelligence found that almost one in ten people (9%) are interested in how the connected home could reduce their insurance premiums through sharing data on perils such as flood and theft.
Biba presents City Minister Harriet Baldwin with alternative FSCS plan
Corporate brokers have joined colleagues in the personal lines space in voicing concerns that the rise in insurance premium tax will result in more premium leaving the market.
Blog: Do we need a Royal Society for the Protection of British Insurers?
Speaking to someone yesterday they wondered aloud why more noise had not been made about the fact that an increasing number of traditional British insurance brands were potentially on the chopping block.
Claims Club: FCA considering 'best practice' plea from insurers on SME cases
A senior regulator has conceded that in order for the Financial Conduct Authority to differentiate itself from its predecessor it might need to listen to insurance companies' pleas to issue ‘best advice’ on dealing with SME claims.
Claims Club: Insurers must act to help shape the future of CMC regulation
Insurers have been given a “three to four month” window to shape the future of claims management company regulation, Claims Club members have been told.
Claims Club: Government missed trick in not mandating on salvage says Thatcham
The government’s recent decision to not mandate a compulsory code for salvage has been labelled a “missed opportunity” by one of those involved in the discussions.
Ex-Howden boss Tim Coles joins Nexus as CEO as MGA targets more M&A
Nexus Underwriting Management has unveiled former Howden Broking Group boss Tim Coles as its new CEO.
Blog: It is way too early to declare Gallagher or Towergate the £20m winner
It is perhaps an indication of the ‘now-now’ world we live in that so many people were happy to crown either Towergate or Arthur J Gallagher the ‘winner’ last week following the £20m settlement.
Former Zurich CEO Riddell returns to Pool Re as non-exec
Pool Re has recruited former Zurich Global Corporate boss Geoffrey Riddell as a non-executive director.
Blog: Could bids for RSA Lat Am arm help Hester scupper Zurich takeover?
With the clock ticking before Zurich has to put up or shut up in line with the takeover panel code rules, it is no surprise to see speculation intensifying as to what might happen with RSA.
Blog: The alphabet of insurance brands past from Arnott to The Underwriter
The birth of the new Google holding company Alphabet got me thinking.
Blog: Could latest insurer tiff over motor claims costs derail CMC reform?
At the end of last month the Association of British Insurers made its latest plea to the government to tackle claims management companies amid rising motor prices.
Competition: Win a Panasonic Toughpad tablet and Lumix camera
Zurich engineers are busting the “boring insurance” myth daily by scaling wind turbines out to sea and climbing giant construction cranes to insure the safety of some of the UK’s largest industrial equipment.
Post Q&A: The use of data and analytics in the London and Lloyd's market
The London market is one that is characterised by significant competition, but low margins.
Blog: Why £200m Nationwide household loss might not be a big deal for DLG
Direct Line Group CEO Paul Geddes was bullish today when the insurance group released its half year results.
Aon broking arms sees profits crash by a third to £178m in Q2 2015
Aon Risk Solutions has seen its profits drop by a third in the second quarter of 2015 to $279m (£178m)(Q2 2014: $417m) according to its latest results published today.
Blog: Rating the likelihood of a RSA takeover from Allianz to Zurich
Fifteen years ago I remember going on a press trip to Munich which took in a number of meetings with Allianz's top brass.
Blog: How important is claims to the broker 'value' story?
Attending a roundtable this week on “articulating the value of the broker”, one of the key conclusions resonated with me.
Deutsche Telekom head warns insurers over connected home complacency
Insurers have been warned to start exploring the potential of connected homes - or find themselves potentially usurped in the household market by disruptive players.
Insurers upping IT spend to unlock digital potential claims CSC boss
Insurance companies are starting to “unlock” their inner digital insurer according to CSC’s insurance boss.