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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CBG to restate 2009 half year results due to premium finance issue
Broking group CBG this morning admitted it will have to restate the half year results for the six month period ended 30 June 2009.
RSA shareholders want to hear "convincing arguement" for Aviva GI swoop
RSA is widely reported to have lined up BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and HSBC to underwrite a £5bn rights issue to fund its proposed takeover of Aviva's UK, Irish and Canadian general insurance businesses.
Aviva shareholders annoyed by RSA rebuttal as "everything" has a price
Both Standard Life and Royal London Asset Management are reported to be annoyed that Aviva's management rejected RSA's £5bn offer for the business without consulting shareholders.
Aviva took days to reject RSA's "unacceptable" £5bn GI business offer
Aviva took ten days from receiving a £5bn offer from RSA to rejecting it, the insurance group admitted today.
RSA shareholders want to hear "convincing arguement" for Aviva GI swoop
RSA is widely reported to have lined up BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and HSBC to underwrite a £5bn rights issue to fund its proposed takeover of Aviva's UK, Irish and Canadian general insurance businesses.
Aviva shareholders annoyed by RSA rebuttal as "everything" has a price
Both Standard Life and Royal London Asset Management are reported to be annoyed that Aviva's management rejected RSA's £5bn offer for the business without consulting shareholders.
Aviva took days to reject RSA's "unacceptable" £5bn GI business offer
Aviva took ten days from receiving a £5bn offer from RSA to rejecting it, the insurance group admitted today.
Allianz sees local GI premiums shrink by 3% in H1 2010
In the first half of 2010, Allianz Deutschland AG increased revenues 6 percent, to €15.2 bn (H1 2009: €14.3 bn).
Allianz sees local GI premiums shrink by 3% in H1 2010
In the first half of 2010, Allianz Deutschland AG increased revenues 6 percent, to €15.2 bn (H1 2009: €14.3 bn).
Aviva shares up on RSA bid speculation
Aviva shares gained 16.10 pence (4.3%) in the first two and a half hours of trading this morning.
RSA snubbed in £5bn move for Aviva GI business claims report
RSA has made a £5bn approach to acquire Aviva's UK and selected international general insurance businesses, according to reports.
Xchanging nabs two in Capita reunion
Xchanging today announved two new additions to the senior management team for Xchanging Broking Services, Xchanging Insurance Services (XIS) and Xchanging Claims Services.
RSA snubbed in £5bn move for Aviva GI business claims report
RSA has made a £5bn approach to acquire Aviva's UK and selected international general insurance businesses, according to reports.
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
Former RSA CEO Mendelsohn returns with Lloyd's player
The Navigators Group has appointed former RSA group CEO Robert Mendelsohn to its board of directors.
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
Online specialist targets Northern Ireland EL and PL markets
Constructaquote, the online business insurance site, has expanded its tradesman and small business liability product into Northern Ireland.
Heath Lambert looks to Aon as it begins London Corporate recruitment drive
Heath Lambert’s London Corporate team has begun a recruitment drive to strengthen its market position by appointing Alan Midson as a sales director.
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Brit raids Zurich for new finance chief Scott Egan
Scott Egan is to take over as Brit Insurance's group chief financial officer.
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Brit raids Zurich for new finance chief Scott Egan
Scott Egan is to take over as Brit Insurance's group chief financial officer.
Hannover Re appoints new board member
Hannover Re has appointed Dr Klaus Miller as a full member of the executive board with effect from 1 September 2010.
Sampo profit rises to Euro 621m in first half of 2010
Scandanavian insurance group Sampo's profit before tax for the first six months of 2010 rose to Euro 621m (H1 2009: Euros 433m).