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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Roundtable - Cloud computing: is the industry ready for it?
Post in conjunction with CSC recently gathered together a team of experts to debate the issue of cloud computing and its potential role as an enabler in the insurance space.
Omega puts $23.6m price on Japan earthquake and tsunami
Omega Insurance has published an initial estimate of ultimate net losses arising from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011.
Liberty Mutual CEO in the running for Quinn chair role
Ted Kelly, the chairman and chief executive of US insurer Liberty Mutual, has been lined up for the role of non-executive chairman of Quinn Insurance should its joint Anglo Irish Bank bid succeed, according to reports.
Liberty Mutual CEO in the running for Quinn chair role
Ted Kelly, the chairman and chief executive of US insurer Liberty Mutual, has been lined up for the role of non-executive chairman of Quinn Insurance should its joint Anglo Irish Bank bid succeed, according to reports.
Post Blog: Brighton, Blanc, Transformers and Marty McFly
Sitting down on the couch after a hard day's baby sitting in Brighton on Saturday I flicked on the TV and Back to the Future was on.
Patrick Snowball: Dealing with the claims influx down under
Suncorp CEO Patrick Snowball speaks to Jonathan Swift about his recent experiences dealing with the large volumes on claims in Australia and New Zealand, and how the business managed.
XL looks to Ace Europe for new French boss
XL Insurance has appointed Kadidja Sinz as country manager for France. She succeeds Guy Lallour who is retiring in May.
XL looks to Ace Europe for new French boss
XL Insurance has appointed Kadidja Sinz as country manager for France. She succeeds Guy Lallour who is retiring in May.
Interview - Tom Cooper & Matt Munro: Spirit of Enterprise
Matt Munro and Tom Cooper appear to have theMidas touch, with start up Igo4 smashing its five-year plan. Jonathan Swift asks where they go from here.
Omega rating under review over exposure management concerns
AM Best has placed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Omega Specialty Insurance (Bermuda) and the ICR of “bbb” of Omega Insurance Holdings under review with negative implications.
Former Lloyds insurance boss to become Royal London CEO
Royal London,the mutual life and pensions company, today announced the appointment of Phil Loney as group chief executive.
ABI wants referral fee ban to be next on Government to do list
Today’s Government announcement on civil litigation reform will put the brake on runaway legal costs and mean a better deal for genuine claimants and insurance customers, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Junction expands affinity footprint with NFU Mutual deal
BGL affinity arm Junction has launched a new personal accident cover product for customers of its partners.
Aldermanbury Declaration - One Year On: The Debate
If you missed yesterday's live webinar debating the Aldermanbury Declaration - one year on - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Ageas UK reports £16.6m GI loss in 2010, after Q4 weather claims hit
Ageas UK's general insurance made a loss of £16.6m on gross written premium of £925.1m (an increase of 14.9% on 2009) in 2010.
Larger insurers could benefit from gender ruling claims Towers Watson
Today's European Court of Justice gender ruling could ultimately favour larger insurers with greater resources.
Larger insurers could benefit from gender ruling claims Towers Watson
Today's European Court of Justice gender ruling could ultimately favour larger insurers with greater resources.
Gender ruling could give rise to further legal challenges, law firm warns
Today's ruling on gender being used for insurance purposes could trigger a spate of further litigation according to one actuarial firm.
Gender ruling could give rise to further legal challenges, law firm warns
Today's ruling on gender being used for insurance purposes could trigger a spate of further litigation according to one actuarial firm.
PWC predicts increase in pay-as-you-drive in wake of gender ruling
Today's European Court of Justice ruling that from 21 December 2012 insurers will no longer be able to charge different insurance premiums to men and women because of their gender, could lead to a steep uptake in pay-as-you-drive schemes.
PWC predicts increase in pay-as-you-drive in wake of gender ruling
Today's European Court of Justice ruling that from 21 December 2012 insurers will no longer be able to charge different insurance premiums to men and women because of their gender, could lead to a steep uptake in pay-as-you-drive schemes.
Insurers could turn to equally divisive pricing factors after gender ban
Today's ruling that prevents insurers from pricing risk by reference to data that distinguishes specifically between men and women seems to put European insurers at a disadvantage to others who will not be required by law to take a blinkered view of…
Insurers could turn to equally divisive pricing factors after gender ban
Today's ruling that prevents insurers from pricing risk by reference to data that distinguishes specifically between men and women seems to put European insurers at a disadvantage to others who will not be required by law to take a blinkered view of…
ECJ decision a gender tax on women claims Confused
The outcome of the European court of Justice ruling is effectively a gender tax on women.