Swinton

2009: stepping into the unknown

A near-catastrophic global banking collapse and the worst recession in living memory have all affected insurance broking. Andrew Tjaardstra reviews the big stories from an unprecedented year.

In the wake of the storm

With Neil Utley at the bow, he explains to Louise Meeson how he plans to guide Insurance Australia Group UK into calmer waters following the sale of its mass-market assets

Taking a back seat

With a track record of successful leadership, Swinton's front man has decided it is time to step down as CEO. However, as Martin Friel finds out, Patrick Smith still intends to do a bit of back-seat driving in his role as chairman