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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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.
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.
S&P predicts Russian insurer will diversify in PL
Standard & Poor's has assigned its 'BB-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Russia-based Energogarant JSIC.
S&P predicts Russian insurer will diversify in PL
Standard & Poor's has assigned its 'BB-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Russia-based Energogarant JSIC.
Charles Taylor begins search for new CEO as Rowe steps down
Charles Taylor Consulting has announced that John Rowe has advised the board that, after 37 years' service with the company, the last 17 of which were as a board member, he wishes to retire as CEO and as a member of the board by the end of 2011.
S&P revises its outlook on Dutch insurer Eureko
Standard & Poor's has revised to stable from negative its outlook on the core operating entities and the holding companies of Netherlands-based multiline insurer Eureko Group.
S&P revises its outlook on Dutch insurer Eureko
Standard & Poor's has revised to stable from negative its outlook on the core operating entities and the holding companies of Netherlands-based multiline insurer Eureko Group.
Munich Re begins to spend €2.5bn energy investment pot
Munich Re, via its asset manager MEAG, has concluded a significant investment deal involving wind power plants in Germany.
Munich Re begins to spend €2.5bn energy investment pot
Munich Re, via its asset manager MEAG, has concluded a significant investment deal involving wind power plants in Germany.
AIG fined for misreporting $2.12bn of workers comp premium
AIG and its workers compensation insurance affiliates have agreed to pay $100m (£65m) in fines to insurance regulators in all 50 states and the District of Columbia for alleged premium under-reporting, acting Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Robert L…
Admiral launches French direct insurer L'Olivier
Admiral today announced that its direct insurance operation in France, L'Olivier (Olive Tree), launched today from its offices in Paris.
Admiral launches French direct insurer L'Olivier
Admiral today announced that its direct insurance operation in France, L'Olivier (Olive Tree), launched today from its offices in Paris.
Fitch has negative outlook for Russian insurer
Fitch has affirmed OJSC Rossiya Insurance Company's Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating at 'B-' and national IFS ratings at 'BB-(rus)' and removed the ratings from rating watch negative. The outlook for both ratings is negative.
Fitch has negative outlook for Russian insurer
Fitch has affirmed OJSC Rossiya Insurance Company's Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating at 'B-' and national IFS ratings at 'BB-(rus)' and removed the ratings from rating watch negative. The outlook for both ratings is negative.
Ceiops warns of challenging times for underwriters if low yields continue
The Ceiops second bi-annual 2010 financial stability report has found that most insurers have solvency margins that allow for additional shock absorption capacity.
Ceiops warns of challenging times for underwriters if low yields continue
The Ceiops second bi-annual 2010 financial stability report has found that most insurers have solvency margins that allow for additional shock absorption capacity.
Santa's insurance bill reduced by £5m over two years claims broker Aon
Santa may be dusting off the sleigh, making sure the reindeer are in tip-top shape and asking his elves to put in overtime to finish off all the presents to make sure every child across the globe gets a present.
Aviva renews Italian bancassurance deal
Aviva and UBI Banca, the fifth largest banking group in Italy, have announced the renewal of a strategic partnership until the end of 2015.
Aviva renews Italian bancassurance deal
Aviva and UBI Banca, the fifth largest banking group in Italy, have announced the renewal of a strategic partnership until the end of 2015.
Tawa swoops for Oslo Re UK run-off business
Tawa has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the issued shares of Oslo Reinsurance Company (UK) from Oslo Reinsurance Company AS for a consideration of £4m.
Tawa swoops for Oslo Re UK run-off business
Tawa has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the issued shares of Oslo Reinsurance Company (UK) from Oslo Reinsurance Company AS for a consideration of £4m.
Giles CEO hails "industry leading margin" as earnings fall 13%
The Giles Group has reported that its turnover and EBITDA (excluding non recurring items) both decreased for the year ended 31 August 2010.
Conservative Party: no estimate exists for properties at risk of flooding
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Natural Environment and Fisheries), Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has admitted that no figure exists as to how many properties are at risk if the insurance industry withdraws from the statement of…
Zurich enters into general insurance distribution deal with Fortis
Zurich's Turkish subsidiary, Zurich Sigorta has signed an agreement with Fortis Bank AS for the exclusive distribution of general insurance products through Fortis in Turkey.