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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German government gives local insurers a tax break
The German insurance trade association GDV has welcomed a move by the government to tweak its new tax regime.
Mondial calls on travel insurance industry to back anti-fraud efforts
Mondial Assistance is calling for fellow travel insurers to get behind efforts to tackle fraud as it reports its own successes in the past few months.
Zurich settles $455m US class action
Zurich Financial Services Group has announced today that it and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Farmers Group, has agreed in principle to a proposed comprehensive settlement in the matter of Fogel vs. Farmers Group, a purported nationwide class action…
LMA warns of over-regulation of Lloyd's
The Lloyd’s Market Association has warned the proposed regulatory system for the UK is being created around the banks which will make it over-engineered, unsuitable and unjustifiably costly for the general insurance industry.
Finnish insurance giant signs claims deal
Finnish insurance group OP-Pohjola Group has today announced that its subsidiary, Pohjola Insurance has selected Guidewire Claim Center as its new claims management system.
Finnish insurance giant signs claims deal
Finnish insurance group OP-Pohjola Group has today announced that its subsidiary, Pohjola Insurance has selected Guidewire Claim Center as its new claims management system.
Crawford & Co manager named Insurance Charities president
The Insurance Charities has announced Kirsten Watson, key account manager at Crawford and Company has been elected as president for the forthcoming year.
Aspen splits CEO duties with Cavoores promotion
Aspen Insurance HAS today announced the appointment of John Cavoores as co-chief executive officer of its insurance operations, Aspen Insurance.
Life insurers are the “dinosaurs of the 21st century,” warns Snowball
Suncorp group chief executive Patrick Snowball, the man who previously ran Aviva’s UK operation, has warned life insurers they could die out unless they innovate and change.
SRA reports ARP applications slightly down on solicitors' PI renewal day
Some 409 firms applied to enter the assigned risks pool on 1 October, the deadline for professional indemnity insurance renewal, according to figures released by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Fortis outlines Ageas rebranding plan for UK businesses
Fortis Insurance UK today begins changing its name to Ageas in the UK.
Fortis outlines Ageas rebranding plan for UK businesses
Fortis Insurance UK today begins changing its name to Ageas in the UK.
Video: The changing market, and what it will mean for you
With the insurance market at a cross roads due to the impending introduction of Solvency II, KPMG’S head of general insurance Mark Winlow speaks to Post editor Jonathan Swift about how insurers can face up to the post-recessionary world.
Video: The changing market, and what it will mean for you
With the insurance market at a cross roads due to the impending introduction of Solvency II, KPMG’S head of general insurance Mark Winlow speaks to Post editor Jonathan Swift about how insurers can face up to the post-recessionary world.
Swiss Re chief risk officer departs in management shake up
Swiss Re has established a new leadership structure, which it claims broadens the market representation at executive committee level and better align with client needs.
Swiss Re chief risk officer departs in management shake up
Swiss Re has established a new leadership structure, which it claims broadens the market representation at executive committee level and better align with client needs.
Legal Services Board backs Consumer Panel over referral fees
The Legal Services Board has today published proposals for improving the regulation of referral fees and arrangements.
Tories slam EU sex insurance decision as "madness"
The Conservative Party has slammed the EU's Advocate General decision that to take the sex of a person into consideration for insurance purposes was against a person’s fundamental rights.
Tories slam EU sex insurance decision as "madness"
The Conservative Party has slammed the EU's Advocate General decision that to take the sex of a person into consideration for insurance purposes was against a person’s fundamental rights.
Lloyd's company ties up outsourcing deal with Direct group
Sagicor Life at Lloyd’s has revealed plans to develop further into the group life market in the UK and Europe by announcing that it has reached an agreement with Direct Group to transfer its quote and administration services to Direct Group.
Lloyd's company ties up outsourcing deal with Direct group
Sagicor Life at Lloyd’s has revealed plans to develop further into the group life market in the UK and Europe by announcing that it has reached an agreement with Direct Group to transfer its quote and administration services to Direct Group.
Insurers tipped to be smartphone app leaders
The Insurance sector is one of the fastest to jump on the 'App bandwagon' creating bepoke Apps for smartphones such as Iphones and Google Android, it has been claimed.
AM Best affirms QBE Europe's rating as "A"
AM Best Europe has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of QBE Insurance (Europe) (United Kingdom), QBE Insurance (International) Limited (Australia) and QBE Reinsurance (Europe) Limited …
Hyperion shows Asian intent
Post has learnt that a subsidiary of Hyperion Insurance Group has reached an agreement to acquire an independent insurance broker in a move that will significantly increase the company’s presence in Asia.