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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Non-London business now accounts for 43% of Catlin's GWP at Q3
Catlin this morning reported that gross premiums written were up nine per cent to $3.28 bn for the nine months to the 30 September.
Willis appoints two new MDs for its network business
Willis has appointed two new regional managing directors for Willis Networks, the broker’s alliance with local, independent brokers in the UK.
Groupama joins forces with Chinese industrial group for new joint venture
Mr Jean Azéma, CEO of Groupama and Mr Gu Huizhong, vice president and CFO of AVIC Group Aviation Industry Corporation of China Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding in order to finalise an agreement to create a joint venture by 31 December…
Groupama joins forces with Chinese industrial group for new joint venture
Mr Jean Azéma, CEO of Groupama and Mr Gu Huizhong, vice president and CFO of AVIC Group Aviation Industry Corporation of China Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding in order to finalise an agreement to create a joint venture by 31 December…
Aegon "on track" with plans for reinsurance arm, claims CEO
Dutch insurance giant Aegon this morning reported that underlying earnings before tax increased by 21% year-on-year to €473 m in the third quarter of 2010.
Aegon "on track" with plans for reinsurance arm, claims CEO
Dutch insurance giant Aegon this morning reported that underlying earnings before tax increased by 21% year-on-year to €473 m in the third quarter of 2010.
AM Best affirms Hiscox 'A' rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda), Hiscox Insurance Company and Hiscox Insurance (Guernsey), all operating companies of Hiscox Ltd …
AM Best affirms Hiscox 'A' rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda), Hiscox Insurance Company and Hiscox Insurance (Guernsey), all operating companies of Hiscox Ltd …
RBS Insurance consults with a 1000 staff ahead of Indian outsourcing move
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance could offshore more than 300 back office roles to India after launching a consultation with more than a thousand staff last week.
Aviva pays £104m for minority stake in insurer
Aviva has exercised its option to buy out the stakes held by the minority shareholders of Société d’Epargne Viagère, a French life insurance company in which Aviva already has an 83.7% equity stake.
Aviva pays £104m for minority stake in insurer
Aviva has exercised its option to buy out the stakes held by the minority shareholders of Société d’Epargne Viagère, a French life insurance company in which Aviva already has an 83.7% equity stake.
Hannover Re CEO raises profit forecast in Q3 results
Hannover Re this morning said gross written premium in total business grew by an appreciable 11.5% as at 30 September 2010 to reach Euro 8.6bn.
Hannover Re CEO raises profit forecast in Q3 results
Hannover Re this morning said gross written premium in total business grew by an appreciable 11.5% as at 30 September 2010 to reach Euro 8.6bn.
Novae acclaims move to short tail classes in Q3 results
Lloyd's insurance group Novae has reported gross written premium for the first nine months of 2010 to £473.3m, up 54% (Q3 2009: £308.2m).
Novae acclaims move to short tail classes in Q3 results
Lloyd's insurance group Novae has reported gross written premium for the first nine months of 2010 to £473.3m, up 54% (Q3 2009: £308.2m).
68 staff at risk as Choice Quote business moved to Carole Nash
Following a business review, Groupama-owned GUK Broking Services has announced proposals for change to the future business model of its ChoiceQuote Insurance Services subsidiary.
Allianz UK GI profit halves to £42m in Q3 2010
Allianz this morning reported that in the UK gross premiums were up at €463 m (£400 m) in the third quarter of 2010 (Q3 2009: €427 m).
Allianz UK GI profit halves to £42m in Q3 2010
Allianz this morning reported that in the UK gross premiums were up at €463 m (£400 m) in the third quarter of 2010 (Q3 2009: €427 m).
Former Axa and HSBC manager Wheddon to head up R&Q MGA start up
Randall & Quilter has received regulatory approval for its first two group owned managing general agents, R&Q Commercial Risk Services and R&Q Risk Services Canada. Both MGAs have now commenced underwriting.
Tesco insurance partner Ageas UK reports £16.6 m profit in Q3
Ageas this morning reported UK non-life gross written premiums were up 14.1% to £703.9 m in the first nine months of 2010 compared to the same period last year.
Ageas and L&G join green insurance panel
Eco insurance brand I Buy Eco, has today announced the expansion of its home insurance panel with insurers Legal & General and Ageas.
MMC reports Risk and Insurance Services operating income up 12% in Q3 to $142m
Marsh & McLennan Companies' risk and insurance services segment revenue in the third quarter of 2010 was $1.3 bn, an increase of 8 percent from the third quarter of 2009.
MMC reports Risk and Insurance Services operating income up 12% in Q3 to $142m
Marsh & McLennan Companies' risk and insurance services segment revenue in the third quarter of 2010 was $1.3 bn, an increase of 8 percent from the third quarter of 2009.
Gable CEO confident it will meet market expectations
Gable Holdings this morning described the first half of the year as a period of consolidation and business growth.