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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Mitsui unveils a series of new recruits
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has announced a string of new appointments to strengthen its underwriting team.
Omega more than doubles New Zealand quake loss estimate
Omega Insurance's loss estimate for the New Zealand earthquake has risen to US$16.8m, net of reinstatement premiums and before profit commission effects, and US$18.9m after profit commission.
Castlecover founder Marchington departs over 50s insurance specialist
The founder and managing director of over 50’s insurance specialist Castlecover has departed the business, Postonline can exclusively reveal.
FSA fines and bans director £25 000 for part in £2m London market fraud
The Financial Services Authority has fined Barry Williams £25 000 and banned him from working in regulated financial services for his part in a scheme that defrauded leading London market insurers of more than £2m.
Hannover joins Hiscox and Argo as White Oak capacity provider
Specialist automotive and equipment underwriting agency White Oak Underwriting has announced a new capacity providers for 2011.
Admiral sells German arm
Admiral Group has sold its German opertaion Admiral Direkt to Itzehoer Versicherung.
Admiral sells German arm
Admiral Group has sold its German opertaion Admiral Direkt to Itzehoer Versicherung.
People moves - 6 January 2011
Here are the people moves as featured in Post the issue dated 30 December 2010/6 January 2011.
Ironshore launches new European platform with Allied World raid
Ironshore has announced the formation of Ironshore Europe, domiciled in Dublin, Ireland.
Ironshore launches new European platform with Allied World raid
Ironshore has announced the formation of Ironshore Europe, domiciled in Dublin, Ireland.
Axa declared largest insurer in the world by net written premium
The world's largest insurers, measured by assets and net premiums are based in Japan and France respectively, AM Best has found in its annual ranking of global insurers.
Axa declared largest insurer in the world by net written premium
The world's largest insurers, measured by assets and net premiums are based in Japan and France respectively, AM Best has found in its annual ranking of global insurers.
Quinn Insurance will have new owner in a fortnight according to reports
The successful bidder for Quinn Insurance will be known within a fortnight according to reports.
Quinn Insurance will have new owner in a fortnight according to reports
The successful bidder for Quinn Insurance will be known within a fortnight according to reports.
Munich Re: 2010 sixth worst for insured losses since 1980
Several major catastrophes in 2010 resulted in substantial losses and an exceptionally high number of fatalities, according to Munich Re.
Munich Re: 2010 sixth worst for insured losses since 1980
Several major catastrophes in 2010 resulted in substantial losses and an exceptionally high number of fatalities, according to Munich Re.
Munich Re completes $131m deal
Munich Re, through its subsidiary Munich Health North America, has successfully concluded the acquisition of US Medicare provider Windsor Health Group for US$ 131m in cash.
Munich Re completes $131m deal
Munich Re, through its subsidiary Munich Health North America, has successfully concluded the acquisition of US Medicare provider Windsor Health Group for US$ 131m in cash.
Financial Services Commission obtains £6.2m judgement against Rock directors
In what is claimed to be a first of its kind judgement in the Supreme Court of Gibraltar, the Financial Services Commission has obtained £6.3m judgement against former directors of Rock Financial Services.
Financial Services Commission obtains £6.2m judgement against Rock directors
In what is claimed to be a first of its kind judgement in the Supreme Court of Gibraltar, the Financial Services Commission has obtained £6.3m judgement against former directors of Rock Financial Services.
Towergate founder Peter Cullum awarded CBE
Towergate Partnership founder and chairman Peter Cullum has today been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's new year honours list.
Axa aims to be largest Belarusian insurer in three years after B&B buy
Axa Central & Eastern Europe announced today the acquisition of 80% of the second largest insurer in Belarus, B&B Insurance.
Axa aims to be largest Belarusian insurer in three years after B&B buy
Axa Central & Eastern Europe announced today the acquisition of 80% of the second largest insurer in Belarus, B&B Insurance.
SMEs face challenging year according to business group chief
The head of one of the UK's major business groups has warned that smaller companies face a ‘challenging' year ahead.