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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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.
MMA to open three new commercial branches
Broker-only insurer MMA is set to open new offices in Newcastle and Chelmsford in April; and Bristol in May.
Allianz sets up new motor claims team to cut settlement times
A new team has been appointed within the Allianz Insurance claims division to focus on beyond economical repair claims.
Aviva pays out £300 000 super car claim
Aviva has confirmed that following a crash in September last year, it has paid £300 000 to repair a Pagani Zonda S.