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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ABI voices fears over ELIB proposal
Nick Starling claims it is right that today's law-abiding employers should have to pay for their potentially uninsured competitors.
Axa strikes new insurance deal with oldest bank in the world
Axa and Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena announced today the extension of their bancassurance agreement in Italy to the 1000 branches of former Banca Antonveneta.
Axa strikes new insurance deal with oldest bank in the world
Axa and Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena announced today the extension of their bancassurance agreement in Italy to the 1000 branches of former Banca Antonveneta.
Bank claims first with free football fan insurance
BBVA Seguros and Spain's professional football league, LFP, have signed an agreement under which all fans attending first division Liga BBVA and second division Liga adelante matches will be covered by free accident insurance merely by virtue of being a…
Bank claims first with free football fan insurance
BBVA Seguros and Spain's professional football league, LFP, have signed an agreement under which all fans attending first division Liga BBVA and second division Liga adelante matches will be covered by free accident insurance merely by virtue of being a…
Drive Assist reviewing cases after malpractice promoting email sent to ABI
Steve Binch, chief executive of Drive Assist, wrote to Barry Smith, chairman of the Association of British Insurers motor committee and CEO of Fortis, last week to assure him the company has made an extensive investigation into the email.
Adjusting giant Crawford reports $115.7m loss for 2009
The loss includes a non cash impairment charges of $140.9m, primarily related to goodwill in the company's Broadspire arm.
FSA "a lame duck" following CEO resignation, claims lawyer
Jonathan Davies, regulatory partner at City law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain, believes insurers should be worried by the news Hector Sants is to quit the FSA.
FSA boss to quit in the summer
The Financial Services Authority has today confirmed that its CEO Hector Sants plans to step down this year.
Beazley profits pass £100m and GWP hits a £1bn 2009
Beazley chief executive officer Andrew Horton said "our underwriters delivered again in 2009" as it reports improved profits.
Beazley profits pass £100m and GWP hits a £1bn 2009
Beazley chief executive officer Andrew Horton said "our underwriters delivered again in 2009" as it reports improved profits.
Insurance brokers score high in 2010 Buyout Track 100
Giles slips ten places to 13, whilst RFIB at 21 and Oval at 85 are new entrants in Sunday Times list.
Allianz strikes deal with motor giant
Daimler Financial Services and Allianz SE conclude agreement under which the insurance group becomes Daimler's strategic partner for the international automotive insurance business.
Allianz strikes deal with motor giant
Daimler Financial Services and Allianz SE conclude agreement under which the insurance group becomes Daimler's strategic partner for the international automotive insurance business.
Delta Lloyd up in GI, but down in life
Aviva subidiary reports gross written premium of €5.1bn in 2009, down from its record year 2008 (€5.9bn).
Delta Lloyd up in GI, but down in life
Aviva subidiary reports gross written premium of €5.1bn in 2009, down from its record year 2008 (€5.9bn).
Hyperion boss Howden: we are on track to hit £100m by 2012
Insurance group Hyperion reports an operating income of £57.2m and EBITDA (excluding exceptional items) of £8.8m for the 12 months ended 30 September 2009, up 19% and 7% respectively on last year.
Hyperion boss Howden: we are on track to hit £100m by 2012
Insurance group Hyperion reports an operating income of £57.2m and EBITDA (excluding exceptional items) of £8.8m for the 12 months ended 30 September 2009, up 19% and 7% respectively on last year.
Zurich proposes new director
Josef Ackermann is expected to be elected to the board of directors of Zurich Financial Services on 30 March at its 2010 AGM.
Zurich proposes new director
Josef Ackermann is expected to be elected to the board of directors of Zurich Financial Services on 30 March at its 2010 AGM.
Aviva in Polish online push
Aviva Poland has launched an online short-term travel insurance product aimed at people who are planning a single trip outside Poland.
Aviva in Polish online push
Aviva Poland has launched an online short-term travel insurance product aimed at people who are planning a single trip outside Poland.
Aviva Spain merges websites
José Manuel Jiménez, Aviva Spain's marketing manager, said: "This website brings major advantages for users."
Aviva Spain merges websites
José Manuel Jiménez, Aviva Spain's marketing manager, said: "This website brings major advantages for users."