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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Met Office warns that latest volcanic ash cloud could hit UK tomorrow
Another volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is expected to reach parts of the UK by the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to the Met Office.
Debating the mid-corporate commercial market
If you missed the recent live webinar debating the mid-corporate commercial market - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Met Office warns that latest volcanic ash cloud could hit UK tomorrow
Another volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is expected to reach parts of the UK by the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to the Met Office.
Developing business models to facilitate growth: the debate
If you missed the recent live webinar debating developing business models to facilitate growth - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Post Blog: Norwich Union brand to return to the UK market?
This week Aviva gave the biggest hint yet that RAC is for sale.
Lancashire unveils new $250m reinsurance vehicle
Lancashire Holdings has today announced that it will launch Accordion Reinsurance, a fully collateralised side car quota share reinsurance arrangement with what it describes as "an innovative capital draw down feature".
Chaucer bolstered by rate rises across UK and energy portfolios
Chaucer this morning reported gross written premium income of £274.1m for the first quarter of 2011 (2010 Q1: £250.1m).
UK hailed as whiplash capital of Europe
The Association of British Insurers has today called for a clampdown on the UK’s "pain in the neck culture" that it says has made the UK the whiplash capital of Europe.
Hebburn and Hiscox among winners at first ever Claims Awards
Roy Hebburn, divisional claims manager (technical) at Allianz was handed the inaugural achievement award at last night’s Claims Awards ceremony.
UK hailed as whiplash capital of Europe
The Association of British Insurers has today called for a clampdown on the UK’s "pain in the neck culture" that it says has made the UK the whiplash capital of Europe.
Ageas UK non-life back in profit in Q1 as motor COR improves 14.5%
Ageas' non-life has reported a non life profit before tax of £3.9m for the first quarter of 2011, a £9.2m improvement over the same period last year.
Cooper Gay unveils UK restructure
Cooper Gay has restructured its UK business, Cooper Gay & Co, into three core trading units to form what it hopes will be a "stronger and more streamlined platform" for growth.
Gallagher's crashes UK top 10 broker table with £97m Heath swoop
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed it has completed the acquisition of Heath Lambert in a £97m cash deal.
Catlin Q1 GWP bolstered by Swiss start-up as UK/London dips 10%
Catlin this morning reported that it had seen an 11 per cent increase in gross premiums written ($1.4bn or £860m) and that over half (52 per cent) had been written by non-London/UK underwriting hubs.
Lloyd's reveals £2.34bn claims hit from quakes, tsunami and flooding
Lloyd’s has today announced its estimated net claims before tax from the earthquakes this year in Japan and New Zealand and the January 2011 floods in Australia.
Catlin Q1 GWP bolstered by Swiss start-up as UK/London dips 10%
Catlin this morning reported that it had seen an 11 per cent increase in gross premiums written ($1.4bn or £860m) and that over half (52 per cent) had been written by non-London/UK underwriting hubs.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: reaction to Lord Sugar’s speech
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference reaches its conclusion, Post and Insurance Age caught up with delegates to find out what they thought of Lord Sugar’s much anticipated speech.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: regulatory reform - views from Biba 2011
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference enters its second day, Post and Insurance Age catch up with delegates after a night of festivities in Manchester.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: reflecting on day one
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester continues, Post and Insurance Age reflect again on the first day.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: Eric Galbraith on the proposed Biba and IIB merger
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester enters its second day, Post and Insurance Age met up with the trade body's CEO Eric Galbraith.
Amlin sees GWP rise by 13.7%
Amlin saw its gross written premium (before deduction of brokerage) up 13.7% for the four months ended 30 April 2011 at £1.1bn (30 April 2010: £964.0m).
Amlin sees GWP rise by 13.7%
Amlin saw its gross written premium (before deduction of brokerage) up 13.7% for the four months ended 30 April 2011 at £1.1bn (30 April 2010: £964.0m).
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: award winners speak out
As delegates at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester to ponder what they will be doing tonight, Post and Insurance Age did one final sweep of the conference centre with its camera crews.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: what did delegates think of the conference?
As the first day at the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester comes to a close, Post and Insurance Age quiz delegates on their thoughts.