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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Broker AJG UK recruits new director from Hiscox
Philip Saunders has been recruited from Hiscox to join the 14-strong binding authority unit at Arthur J Gallagher UK as divisional director.
Achilles extends Brit deadline again as offer acceptances remain static
Achilles’ offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Brit Insurance is being extended and will remain open for acceptance until the next closing date which will be 1.00pm (London time) on 22 January 2011.
Achilles extends Brit deadline again as offer acceptances remain static
Achilles’ offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Brit Insurance is being extended and will remain open for acceptance until the next closing date which will be 1.00pm (London time) on 22 January 2011.
RI3K trio join rival Xchanging
Xchanging has appointed Mark Badman, Alan Ratcliff and Greg Denham to its Xchanging Ins Sure Services arm.
Ombudsman proposes £15m budget hike as PPI claims stack up
The Financial Ombudsman Service today published its public consultation on its proposed budget for the next financial year (2011/2012).
Omega consults largest shareholder following Canopius bid approach
Lloyd's insurance group Omega has confirmed receiving an "unsolicited" approach from rival Canopius for the business.
Insurance think tank: regulation, climate change and stability key issues for 2011
International insurance think tank, The Geneva Association, today outlined what it believes are the key issues for the insurance industry in 2011.
Insurance think tank: regulation, climate change and stability key issues for 2011
International insurance think tank, The Geneva Association, today outlined what it believes are the key issues for the insurance industry in 2011.
Bluefin appoints new underwriting head from Zurich
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed Matthew Whitworth as head of marine within its underwriting department.
Kwik Fit boss Devine promoted in Ageas retail shake up
Ageas UK has today announced a series of key appointments to support the growth of its retail operations.
Mitsui unveils a series of new recruits
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has announced a string of new appointments to strengthen its underwriting team.
Omega more than doubles New Zealand quake loss estimate
Omega Insurance's loss estimate for the New Zealand earthquake has risen to US$16.8m, net of reinstatement premiums and before profit commission effects, and US$18.9m after profit commission.
Castlecover founder Marchington departs over 50s insurance specialist
The founder and managing director of over 50’s insurance specialist Castlecover has departed the business, Postonline can exclusively reveal.
FSA fines and bans director £25 000 for part in £2m London market fraud
The Financial Services Authority has fined Barry Williams £25 000 and banned him from working in regulated financial services for his part in a scheme that defrauded leading London market insurers of more than £2m.
Hannover joins Hiscox and Argo as White Oak capacity provider
Specialist automotive and equipment underwriting agency White Oak Underwriting has announced a new capacity providers for 2011.
Admiral sells German arm
Admiral Group has sold its German opertaion Admiral Direkt to Itzehoer Versicherung.
Admiral sells German arm
Admiral Group has sold its German opertaion Admiral Direkt to Itzehoer Versicherung.
People moves - 6 January 2011
Here are the people moves as featured in Post the issue dated 30 December 2010/6 January 2011.
Ironshore launches new European platform with Allied World raid
Ironshore has announced the formation of Ironshore Europe, domiciled in Dublin, Ireland.
Ironshore launches new European platform with Allied World raid
Ironshore has announced the formation of Ironshore Europe, domiciled in Dublin, Ireland.
Axa declared largest insurer in the world by net written premium
The world's largest insurers, measured by assets and net premiums are based in Japan and France respectively, AM Best has found in its annual ranking of global insurers.
Axa declared largest insurer in the world by net written premium
The world's largest insurers, measured by assets and net premiums are based in Japan and France respectively, AM Best has found in its annual ranking of global insurers.
Quinn Insurance will have new owner in a fortnight according to reports
The successful bidder for Quinn Insurance will be known within a fortnight according to reports.
Quinn Insurance will have new owner in a fortnight according to reports
The successful bidder for Quinn Insurance will be known within a fortnight according to reports.