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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Zurich names CEO's successor
Zurich Financial Services has appointed Cecilia Reyes as chief investment officer and member of the group executive committee, effective 1 April 2010, reporting directly to chief executive officer Martin Senn.
Mutual outlines plans to move into the broker market
Benenden Healthcare Society, a mutual that provides healthcare to public sector workers and co-operatives such as John Lewis, plans to sell its low-cost policies via intermediaries for the first time as it aims to increase its share of the market.
Groupama claims SME first with launch
Groupama Insurances is offering tradesman cover for part-time workers at a reduced per capita rating through its Optima Trade Plus policy.
Axa study compares GB young drivers with European counterparts
An international research study from Axa has shown that young British drivers are a better risk on the road than some of their European counterparts.
Anti-fraud group steps up battle against spurious claims
Following recent concerns about fraud in cash plans, the Health Insurance Counter Fraud Group has decided to create a new category of associate membership for all cash plan providers in the UK.
Swiss Re appoints new UK boss
Russell Higginbotham has been appointed as head of client markets for Swiss Re in the UK & Ireland.
Axa study compares GB young drivers with European counterparts
An international research study from Axa has shown that young British drivers are a better risk on the road than some of their European counterparts.
Swiss Re appoints new UK boss
Russell Higginbotham has been appointed as head of client markets for Swiss Re in the UK & Ireland.
Chaucer outlines windstorm and earthquake estimates
Chaucer today it had completed its estimate of losses from the Chilean earthquake and European Windstorm Xynthia.
Chaucer outlines windstorm and earthquake estimates
Chaucer today it had completed its estimate of losses from the Chilean earthquake and European Windstorm Xynthia.
Axa fined $1.9m by NY State Insurance Department
New York State Insurance Superintendent James J Wrynn has announced that Axa Equitable Life Insurance Company has paid a $1.9m fine for violations including making inaccurate or incomplete disclosures to consumers buying replacement annuity contracts and…
Axa fined $1.9m by NY State Insurance Department
New York State Insurance Superintendent James J Wrynn has announced that Axa Equitable Life Insurance Company has paid a $1.9m fine for violations including making inaccurate or incomplete disclosures to consumers buying replacement annuity contracts and…
Law Commisioner hails insurance act approval
Injured people should have improved access to insurance payments as a result of a new law which received Royal Assent yesterday.
Allianz awarded for commitment to sport
Allianz received the 2010 FASPO International Sponsoring Award in the sports category for its commitment to paralympic sport.
Allianz awarded for commitment to sport
Allianz received the 2010 FASPO International Sponsoring Award in the sports category for its commitment to paralympic sport.
The Post Europe Interview: Dr Jochen Messemer
Dr Jochen Messemer, ERGO Versicherungsgruppe AG board member responsible for international operations answers Post Europe's questions.
Interview: Dr Jochen Messemer, ERGO
Dr Jochen Messemer, ERGO Versicherungsgruppe AG board member responsible for international operations answers Insurance Insight's questions.
Former Broker Network MD to head up broking services firm
Total Broker Solutions, the insurance services business, has confirmed senior appointments to its board.
Brit Insurance publishes quarter one cat loss forecast
Brit Insurance has concluded an initial review of its expected claims arising from recent catastrophe events - the earthquake in Chile and European Windstorm Xynthia.
Brit Insurance publishes quarter one cat loss forecast
Brit Insurance has concluded an initial review of its expected claims arising from recent catastrophe events - the earthquake in Chile and European Windstorm Xynthia.
Zurich to restate results after changing US accounting
Zurich has decided to implement a hedging strategy which it claims will better manage its economic exposure and reduce the volatility associated with its closed block of variable annuities products within its US life business.
Zurich to restate results after changing US accounting
Zurich has decided to implement a hedging strategy which it claims will better manage its economic exposure and reduce the volatility associated with its closed block of variable annuities products within its US life business.
Heritage claims industry first following Heath Lambert acqusiition
Heritage Insurance Management in Guernsey has claimed a world-wide first by amalgamating two Protected Cell Companies into one.
Heritage claims industry first following Heath Lambert acqusiition
Heritage Insurance Management in Guernsey has claimed a world-wide first by amalgamating two Protected Cell Companies into one.