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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From AJ Gallagher to Towergate's future, five predictions for brokers in 2016
Now that we have all had a chance to get back into our pre-Xmas routines and break our new year’s resolutions, I thought it would be a good chance to look at our crystal balls and predict how the year might pan out for brokers.
Obituary: Dan Francis, Clements
Dan Francis, the vice-president of global business development at broker Clements Worldwide has sadly passed away.
FinTech Futures: When will the broker force awaken?
If you are a person of a certain age and disposition this week was particularly exciting for two reasons: a new trailer was released for the seventh Star Wars movie and tickets also went on sale.
Blog: Six things to look out for at the Biba Conference in 2015
With the start of the 2015 British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference only hours away I decided to offer some educated guesses and more left field suggestions as to what the hot topics and discussions on the floor are likely to be.
Time to get social and spread a bit of #BibaFever
Jonathan Swift urges brokers to use social media to keep up with the action at Biba 2015
FinTech Futures: Not so fast, No need to get furious yet...
This weekend the seventh installment in the Fast and the Furious franchise grossed over £260m worldwide. Jonathan Swift explains why brokers should take note.
Admiral cites Google for drop in Confused's profit to £15.8m
Admiral Group has reported that its UK aggregator Confused.com saw a drop in pre-tax profit to £15.8m in 2014 (2013: £21.7m).
Driverless Cars: Four reasons why brokers really should be paying attention
Jonathan Swift examines opportunities for brokers in the driverless car market.
Rewatch Insurance Age's award-winning Broker Apprentice
Last night Insurance Age's Broker Apprentice was named Best Campaign in the Public Interest - Trade Press at the Chartered Insurance Institute's Public Interest Awards.
FinTech Futures: Why we must drive digital growth
Jonathan Swift explains why Insurance Age is launching a campaign to promote FinTech in the broker market.
Broker Apprentice Episode 6: the winner is revealed
It is time for the six contestants to get a grilling from Zurich personal lines boss Tim Holliday
Broker Apprentice Episode 5: the e-Broking presentations
It is "Your Niche" versus "Driver's Mate" in the battle of the digital Apprentice propositions.
Broker QT: What does the Scottish independence debate mean for the local insurance sector?
Insurer rates, currency questions and market withdrawals among topics discussed.
Aviva reports lowest UK insurance COR in seven years
GWP slips lower but underwriting result improves.
Broker QT: Olympian Edwards says disclosure lessons could be learnt from IFAs
Olympic triple jump gold medalist Jonathan Edwards is the latest big name to weigh into the transparency debate, admitting that on the surface his broker appears less professional than his IFA.
Broker Apprentice Episode 4: attracting digital business to the broker channel
The apprentices come to blows as they prepare for the Insurance Age E-Broking event.
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.