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Law Society advises Quinn policyholders against undue haste
The Law Society has advised solicitors of scaremongering surrounding Quinn Insurance and urged policyholders to await further developments and guidance before taking any action.
Corby case reaches settlement
The 19 families of children born with deformities caused by toxic dust from a former steelworks, have reached an out-of-court settlement over compensation, the BBC has reported.
Zurich CRO: New report should "stimulate, provoke and challenge"
The World Economic Forum has today published 'Rethinking Risk Management in Financial Services'.
SRA clarifies its position on Quinn
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has advised UK-based solicitors with professional indemnity cover underwritten by Quinn Insurance against immediately seeking replacement insurance following the Irish High Court’s decision to appoint full-time…
CCV snaps up Scully brokers
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired East Sussex-based intermediary Paul Scully Insurance Brokers.
Zurich CRO: New report should "stimulate, provoke and challenge"
The World Economic Forum has today published 'Rethinking Risk Management in Financial Services'.
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.
MetLife offers $13.5m to end contingent commissions investigation
MetLife has agreed to pay the US government to resolve an investigation into “improper” payments to a San Diego-based broker that sold the company’s coverage.
Open GI adds Moneyexpert to E-aggregator Panel
Moneyexpert.com is the latest comparison site to join Open GI’s E-aggregator panel, bringing the total number to 15.
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.