Articles by Amy Ellis
Quinn now closed to interest
The deadline for expressions of interest in Quinn Insurance closed yesterday, the Irish Times reports.
Tysers on the move
Lloyd’s broker, Tysers, has announced that the company is moving out of its office on Camomile Street, where it has been conducting business for the last 28 years.
Collins Solicitors responds to Lord Young’s review
Des Collins, senior partner of Collins Solicitors, has responded to the predicted conclusion of Lord Young's review.
Quinn UK ban ‘positive’ for prospective buyers
The decision not to allow Quinn Insurance to re-enter the UK commercial lines market is a positive step for its potential sale and the rest of the UK market, according to observers.
MSIG announces three appointments
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Underwriting said that as part of an ongoing strategic development programme in the UK and Europe, is has made three new senior appointments in PI, business planning and reinsurance.
MSIG announces three appointments
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Underwriting said that as part of an ongoing strategic development programme in the UK and Europe, is has made three new senior appointments in PI, business planning and reinsurance.
CBG broking profit increases by 24%
Broker CBG has announced its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2010.
Go Compare targets home insurance
Comparison site Go Compare is to target the home insurance market with a new TV advert featuring the opera singing character, Gio Compario.
Board of Quinn Group said ban on UK commercial lines “should be reconsidered”
The Board of Quinn Group said it is very disappointed by the decision of the Central Bank and Financial Regulator not to allow the company to recommence writing commercial lines business in the UK and Northern Ireland.
AM Best affirms ratings of Omega
Omega has announced that AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the ICR of “bbb” of Omega and the FSR of A-(Excellent) and ICR of “a-“ of Omega Specialty Insurance Company Limited.
Easyjet passengers set to have insurance cover
Easyjet has become the first low cost carrier to protect passengers under the Package Travel Regulations by way of insurance.
Second graduate intake starts at Cunningham Lindsey
Cunningham Lindsey has picked five new trainees out of more than 500 applicants for the second year of its graduate recruitment programme.
Aon Benfield predicts key considerations for (re)insurers in 2010/11
Inflation and pricing are key considerations for (re)insurers in 2010/11, according to Aon Benfield, which released its 2010 Insurance Risk Study, quantifying systemic risk across the global insurance industry.
Reinsurance capital set to become more accretive than ever at January 2011 renewals
Aon Benfield has released its 2011 Reinsurance Market Outlook report, which reveals that, despite regionally significant catastrophe events thus far in 2010, the supply of reinsurance capital continues to grow at a faster rate than insurers’ demand for…
Randall & Quilter buy from Guy Carpenter
The Board of Randall & Quilter has announced that, subject to regulatory approval, the group has agreed to acquire the Reinsurance Solutions Limited businesses’ from Guy Carpenter and Marsh for $10m in cash.
Cooper Gay partners with UMACS
Cooper Gay has entered into a partnership with Underwriting Management and Actuarial Consultancy Services to provide quantitative reinsurance reviews and capital modelling services to Cooper Gay’s clients.
Fineos release softens impact of ECF2 delays
Fineos Corporation, a provider of core software solutions for London Market, insurance and government social insurance, today announced the launch of a range of enhancements to its claims solution, in the face of the stated delay in the launch of the…
WCM appoints independent non-executive
Lloyd’s managing agent, Whittington Capital Management, has appointed Jim Ramage as an independent non-executive director.
Questgates supports Environment Agency ground water initiative
Questgates is supporting the Environment Agency’s latest ground water initiative as a headline sponsor of the Isle of Thanet Groundwater and Industry Workshop on 15th September.
WCM appoints independent non-executive
Lloyd’s managing agent, Whittington Capital Management, has appointed Jim Ramage as an independent non-executive director.
Swiss Re evolves Cargo Cat Sim tool into marine
Swiss Re is to develop its Cargo Cat Sim tool for use across its marine book of business.
Swiss Re evolves Cargo Cat Sim tool into marine
Swiss Re is to develop its Cargo Cat Sim tool for use across its marine book of business.
One Group launches new brand
One Group has launched its new specialist brand, Good to go Insurance, focused on travel insurance for medically-impaired travellers, with no age limits.
Floodgate completes flood protection work
Flood protection work for ninety properties has been completed by Floodgate, a Welsh company that has been providing defence against flooding for more than 10 years.