Jonathan Swift
Content director, insurance, postonline.co.uk
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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Panellists and Scottish brokers clash over benefits of independence at Question Time event
Insurer rates, currency questions and market withdrawals among concerns
Broker Apprentice Episode 3: Risk assessing a West End property
In a new task for the series, the apprentices tackle a site visit – how will they fare?
Broker Apprentice Episode 1: Meet the teams
Your chance to hear from our six contestants properly for the first time.
Broker Question Time - Biba CEO White warns disclosure inevitable after German U-turn
Amanda Blanc has called for a wide reaching industry debate on the issue of commission disclosure.
Question Time: Meet the Moderator - David Worsfold
On the 25 June Insurance Age, in association with Axa, will be hosting the first broker Question Time event in London at the Pewterers' Hall.
Question Time: Meet the Speakers - Yvonne McKnight
On 1 July, Insurance Age, in association with Axa, will be hosting a second broker Question Time event at The Corinthian Club, 191 Ingram Street, Glasgow.
Question Time: Meet the Speakers - Tony Banks
On 1 July, Insurance Age, in association with Axa, will be hosting a second broker Question Time event at The Corinthian Club, 191 Ingram Street, Glasgow.
BIBA Fever episode 5: So long and thanks for the jellybeans
One week on from the close of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester and Insurance Age reflects on the event in the final episode of Biba Fever 2014.
BIBA Fever episode 4: Pills, thrills and headaches
It is the second day of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester and there were some sore heads today as delegates assembled this morning to reflect on a night out in the city.
Biba Fever episode 3: Mad for it in Manchester
The wait is finally over and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester opened for business today.
Biba Fever episode 2: A question of Manchester
With one day to go before the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference in Manchester, Insurance Age is proud to bring you the second episode of Biba Fever 2014, sponsored by LV.
Biba Fever episode 1: Why Manchester 2014 is Butlins for brokers
With one week to go before the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference in Manchester, Insurance Age is proud to bring you the first episode of Biba Fever 2014 sponsored by LV.
Axa UK COR improves to 98.1% in 2013
Axa UK and Ireland general insurance business produced a sub 100% combined operating ratio (COR) in 2013 as revenues fell 1% to £3.7bn (2012: £3.8bn).
RSA begins new CEO hunt as Lee resigns amid £135m capital injection
RSA has today announced the resignation of Simon Lee, group chief executive.
Biba starts search for new chair after Homer steps down
Broker trade body hopes to appoint a replacement by the end of the year.
BibaFever Episode Four: Children Versus Biba – the final word on the 2013 conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference may be over, but Insurance Age and Post have teamed up with LV to bring you the final word on the event with #BibaFever.
FSA moves to quell concerns over staff changes
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has moved to pacify senior politicians' fears about staff turnover and its impact on the consistency of communication between firms and the regulator during the transition to the ‘twin peaks’ and Solvency II regimes.
Biba 2012: survey reveals broker regulation fears
Three quarters of brokers claim regulation is the main issue facing their business.
Biba 2012: MGA enters commercial market
Aqua Underwriting has widened its underwriting footprint with the launch of a range of niche commercial combined products.
Biba 2012: Jelf recuits Parker for HNW/MNW push
In a move aimed at boosting its mid and high net worth proposition, Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed Tony Parker as business development director - private clients.
Biba 2012: Higos employee named young broker of the year
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named Caroline Webster of Higos Insurance Services as its national Young Broker of the Year, and Dennis Veingard of Premiercare Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd as winner of the Francis Perkins Award.
Biba 2012: Bridge Insurance Brokers links up with Chubb
Bridge Insurance Brokers and Chubb Insurance have teamed up to offer of product which the pair claims delivers high spec cover for precision engineers, metal fabricators and metal processors.
RSA chief welcomes tough conversations with consolidators
RSA’s UK and Western European CEO Adrian Brown has revealed that having former colleague Brendan McManus and counterpart Mark Hodges running consolidators such as Giles and Towergate respectively was a help, rather than hindrance.
In conversation with Thunderhead: Customer engagement and the need to shift from an ‘inside-out’ to ‘outside-in’ culture
There is a lot of talk about enterprises changing their cultures from ‘inside-out’ to ‘outside-in’, but what does this mean, how does this impact the customer and who is best positioned to oversee it?