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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Munich Re: 2010 sixth worst for insured losses since 1980
Several major catastrophes in 2010 resulted in substantial losses and an exceptionally high number of fatalities, according to Munich Re.
Munich Re: 2010 sixth worst for insured losses since 1980
Several major catastrophes in 2010 resulted in substantial losses and an exceptionally high number of fatalities, according to Munich Re.
Munich Re completes $131m deal
Munich Re, through its subsidiary Munich Health North America, has successfully concluded the acquisition of US Medicare provider Windsor Health Group for US$ 131m in cash.
Munich Re completes $131m deal
Munich Re, through its subsidiary Munich Health North America, has successfully concluded the acquisition of US Medicare provider Windsor Health Group for US$ 131m in cash.
Financial Services Commission obtains £6.2m judgement against Rock directors
In what is claimed to be a first of its kind judgement in the Supreme Court of Gibraltar, the Financial Services Commission has obtained £6.3m judgement against former directors of Rock Financial Services.
Financial Services Commission obtains £6.2m judgement against Rock directors
In what is claimed to be a first of its kind judgement in the Supreme Court of Gibraltar, the Financial Services Commission has obtained £6.3m judgement against former directors of Rock Financial Services.
Towergate founder Peter Cullum awarded CBE
Towergate Partnership founder and chairman Peter Cullum has today been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's new year honours list.
Axa aims to be largest Belarusian insurer in three years after B&B buy
Axa Central & Eastern Europe announced today the acquisition of 80% of the second largest insurer in Belarus, B&B Insurance.
Axa aims to be largest Belarusian insurer in three years after B&B buy
Axa Central & Eastern Europe announced today the acquisition of 80% of the second largest insurer in Belarus, B&B Insurance.
SMEs face challenging year according to business group chief
The head of one of the UK's major business groups has warned that smaller companies face a ‘challenging' year ahead.
Guy Carpenter: reinsurance market has excess capital of $19bn
For the second consecutive year, global reinsurance property catastrophe rates for most lines of business will decline at the 1 January 2011 renewals, according to a new report published by Guy Carpenter & Company.
Guy Carpenter: reinsurance market has excess capital of $19bn
For the second consecutive year, global reinsurance property catastrophe rates for most lines of business will decline at the 1 January 2011 renewals, according to a new report published by Guy Carpenter & Company.
Willis: 2011 reinsurance renewals 5-10% lower than 12 months ago
Overcapitalization in the reinsurance market continues to gradually push rates downwards with price reductions at the 1 January 2011 reinsurance renewals averaging between 5% and 10%.
Willis: 2011 reinsurance renewals 5-10% lower than 12 months ago
Overcapitalization in the reinsurance market continues to gradually push rates downwards with price reductions at the 1 January 2011 reinsurance renewals averaging between 5% and 10%.
2010 the third worst year for church lead theft claims Ecclesiastical
According to new data from Ecclesiastical, more churches in Manchester diocese have had lead stripped from their roofs by criminals this year than any other area of the UK.
JLT acquires to bolster continental European operation
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has acquired Tripol AS, an Oslo based insurance broker and employee benefits business specialising in the real estate and construction business.
JLT acquires to bolster continental European operation
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has acquired Tripol AS, an Oslo based insurance broker and employee benefits business specialising in the real estate and construction business.
AIG CEO: we can see the finish line after $3bn credit agreement
AIG has confirmed that it has entered into 364-day and 3-year bank credit facilities totaling $3bn (£1.94bn)split evenly between the two.
Brit takeover deadline extended as over 70% accept Achilles' terms
Brit Insurance has announced that the the deadline for shareholders to accept the recommended cash offer by Achilles is being extended and will remain open for acceptance until the next closing date which will be 1pm on 10 January 2011.
Brit takeover deadline extended as over 70% accept Achilles' terms
Brit Insurance has announced that the the deadline for shareholders to accept the recommended cash offer by Achilles is being extended and will remain open for acceptance until the next closing date which will be 1pm on 10 January 2011.
ABI: household now the number one target for insurance fraudsters
Home insurance is now the number one target for insurance fraudsters according to the Association of British Insurers.
High Court of Justice sanctions business transfer
The High Court of Justice has sanctioned the transfer of insurance and reinsurance business from Aviation & General Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Ruxley Ventures, to Tenecom, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies.
High Court of Justice sanctions business transfer
The High Court of Justice has sanctioned the transfer of insurance and reinsurance business from Aviation & General Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Ruxley Ventures, to Tenecom, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies.
Flagstone Re and RMS in $210m placing
Flagstone Reassurance Suisse SA and Risk Management Solutions have confirmed the successful placement of $210m of multi-peril Montana Re 2010-1 Notes, the second offering sponsored through the Montana Re shelf program.