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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Articles by Jonathan Swift
Treasury concerned by "over-hasty" pace of financial regulation
Committee chairman John McFall describes EC plan as "recipe for a muddle".
Moneysupermarket insurance figures up on 2008
Price comparrison giant also ready to launch new motor insurance site.
Helphire encouraged by cash collection
Group MD Martin Ward claims it is also seeing "significant" new business opportunities.
Amlin sees 52% uplift in GWP in first nine months
CEO Charles Philipps called third quarter performance "outstanding".
JLT claims it is on track to meet 2009 expectations
CEO Dominic Burke hails strategy of "balanced growth"
Lloyds Banking Group to cut 1190 insurance roles
In total 240 general insurance roles impacted by operational changes.
Environment Agency to increase flood protection to 200 000 homes
Promise included in 2010-2015 corporate strategy.
AA Insurance enters commercial fray with affinity deal
Moorhouse chair Lyndon Wood hails tie-up with broker.
Beazley GWP up 45% boosted by strengthening dollar
CEO Andrew Horton said its recession planning had been"robust".
Zurich records 138% hike in operating profit
CEO James Schiro claims the insurance group is "well positioned" for the future.
RSA UK premiums slip 3%, as SME and commercial motor suffer
Group CEO Andy Haste, however, sees encouraging signs in international and emerging markets.
RBSI looks to close Finsure
If accepted the proposal to close the premium finance house will impact 80 staff.
Willis Commercial Network to establish international arm
Mark Radburn to leave UK business and lead overseas expansion.
RBS CEO refuses to rule out trade sale for insurance arm
Stephen Hester admits an IPO is not the "only exit route" being considered.
ABI warns of 14% rise in annual insured flood losses by 2060
Director of general insurance and health Nick Starling said the finding have "serious implications".
Aviva sees UK GI volumes drop
However, group CEO Andrew Moss remains bullish about outlook for 2009 profitability.
Crawford appoints new COO
CEO Ian Muress hails Brian Clark's experience as an adjuster and working for a major insurer.