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PwC: QIS5 draft specification provides “significant relief” for insurers
Consultants PricewaterhouseCooper has welcomed the European Commission’s decision to depart from Ceiops advice and ease the capital burden on insurers under the QIS5 draft.
Anglo Irish future depends on Quinn
Anglo Irish Bank will require immediate taxpayers' assistance, possibly to the tune of €1bn, if its deal to takeover the entire Quinn Group falls through, the Irish Independent has reported.
Direct Line travel insurance customers covered for flight disruption
Direct Line customers will be covered for travel delay and missed departure after volcanic ash affects flights in the UK.
Air travel facing “greatest disruption since 9/11” – Civil Aviation Authority
A huge ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano continues to cause further air travel chaos across Europe, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded.
PwC: QIS5 draft specification provides “significant relief” for insurers
Consultants PricewaterhouseCooper has welcomed the European Commission’s decision to depart from Ceiops advice and ease the capital burden on insurers under the QIS5 draft.
Anglo Irish future depends on Quinn
Anglo Irish Bank will require immediate taxpayers' assistance, possibly to the tune of €1bn, if its deal to takeover the entire Quinn Group falls through, the Irish Independent has reported.
Quinn employees Dublin rally cancelled
The rally that was planned to take place today has been cancelled, deemed “inappropriate” in view of recent developments.
QBE set for $565m purchase of US underwriter NAU
QBE has agreed to agree underwriter and multi-peril crop insurance firm NAU Country Insurance for $565m (£365m).
Quinn UK reopening moves a step closer
Quinn’s decision to back down on its opposition to the Financial Regulator’s appointment of administrators Grant Thornton to Quinn Insurance may help pave the way for the reopening of its UK business.
Quinn UK reopening moves a step closer
Quinn’s decision to back down on its opposition to the Financial Regulator’s appointment of administrators Grant Thornton to Quinn Insurance may help pave the way for the reopening of its UK business.
Soft market continues but rising premiums on the horizon - RIMS
RIMS benchmark survey finds lower premiums are continuing for US commercial insurance pricing but looming catastrophe losses could portend a turn in the market.
Quinn backs down on administration
The board of Quinn Insurance has withdrawn its objection to the petition for the appointment of joint administrators to the company.
Aon Benfield looking for more acquisitions – Christian
Reinsurance interviewed Aon Benfield’s new co-chief executive Dominic Christian about why Andrew Appel moved across to Aon, what the future is for former Benfield CEO Grahame Chilton, and why the company is still looking to acquire.
Regulator welcomes High Court decision on Quinn Insurance
The Financial Regulator has welcomed the High Court's decision to confirm the appointment of a full time administrator at Quinn Insurance.
Quinn backs down on administration
The board of Quinn Insurance has withdrawn its objection to the petition for the appointment of joint administrators to the company.
Regulator welcomes High Court decision on Quinn Insurance
The Financial Regulator has welcomed the High Court's decision to confirm the appointment of a full time administrator at Quinn Insurance.
Political Leaders' debates - Play Post Bingo
With no clapping allowed in the studio for the up-coming political Leaders' Debates, Post has launched a special "spot the cliche" Bingo game to help inject a bit of life into the broadcasts.
Icelandic cloud prompts Biba advice
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has issued clarification and advice to travellers affected by the cloud of ash from a volcano in Iceland, which has caused major disruption across the UK’s airports.
Allianz acclaimed for CSR stategy
For the tenth year in a row, Allianz has satisfied the requirements as a constituent of FTSE4Good.
Marsh raids Willis to bolster South east operation
Marsh has bolstered its Maidstone office with a raid on rival Willis.
Allianz acclaimed for CSR stategy
For the tenth year in a row, Allianz has satisfied the requirements as a constituent of FTSE4Good.
Green Party look to create 1m jobs
The Green Party, in its election manifesto, has outlined plans to create one million extra jobs and training places, with a substantial £44bn package.
UK flights affected by Icelandic volcano
Volcanic ash from Iceland’s erupting Eyjafjöll volcanoes heading towards the UK is causing major disruption to domestic airports.
Oxygen adds two to Leeds office
Oxygen Insurance Brokers announced today the appointment of Victoria Wiltshire as senior client executive and Simon Rowlands as major account director.