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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Acquisitive Lloyd's insurer Amlin swoops again
Crowe Livestock Underwriting latest target for insurance group.
Over two thirds back Government insurance plan
AA survey finds majority back plans to introduce offense of driving without insurance.
PWC: insurers under-valued by inconsistent financial reporting
Global study highlights consensus that current regime is harming industry.
Jelf Group unveils new MD
Consolidator confirms Les Brewin as MD of its network, The Purple Partnership.
Event brokers combine forces
Long Reach International and W&P will cover everything from sports events to theatre productions.
Two out as Glacier completes strategic review
Morten Pahle replaces Steve Price as UK boss in shake up.
Capita insurance services boss to join Xchanging
Former Hiscox ops boss Pell looked after the outsourcing giant's Lloyd's business.
Marsh to begin due dilligence on HSBC Insurance Brokers next week
Broking giant to be given access to HSBC's books next week.
Marsh targets HSBC Insurance Brokers to close gap on Aon
Speculation mounts that another mega broking deal could be afoot.
Aviva to cut 100 staff in John Kitson's division
Changes linked with announcement about broker sales and marketing restructure.
UK takaful insurer into run-off reveals Post
The self-proclaimed first Shariah-compliant general insurer in the UK, Salaam Halal Insurance, has gone into solvent run-off, Post Magazine revealed exclusively this week.
Marsh aviation boss comes out of retirement to lead insurer push
Ironshore agrees deal with Starr to enter market.
Government outlines plans for financial reform
Proposals include new Statutory Council for Financial Stability and plans to strengthen the FSA.
BGL launches new service
Broker to offer guaranteed car and van replacement alongside annual policies.
Hardy reports £56.4m leap in GWP in 2009
Bermuda domiciled business says improvement led by property and non marine business.
Lloyd's broker completes restructure
THB CEO Frank Murphy unveils new Cardinus Risk Management brand.