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Market ripe for mergers & acquisitions
There are clear opportunities in the current market for deals involving the buying and selling of UK insurance broking businesses, particularly in the medium-size sector, according to accountant and consultant Moore Stephens.
Central Bank deems Quinn Insurance sale a "reasonable prospect"
The head of financial regulation at the Irish Central Bank has said there is a “reasonable prospect that the administrator will look to put it [Quinn Insurance] up for sale” after the Financial Regulator instructed Quinn Insurance to stop writing new…
Incoming CILA president Homewood joins MYI board
Niche commercial loss adjuster MYI has continued its strategy of aggressive recruitment by announcing the expansion of its UK executive board with the appointment of Andrew Homewood as an executive director.
Former QBE CEO steps down as chairman
At a board meeting of QBE yesterday chairman John Cloney announced his retirement effective 4 July 2010.
Central Bank deems Quinn Insurance sale a "reasonable prospect"
The head of financial regulation at the Irish Central Bank has said there is a “reasonable prospect that the administrator will look to put it [Quinn Insurance] up for sale” after the Financial Regulator instructed Quinn Insurance to stop writing new…
Former QBE CEO steps down as chairman
At a board meeting of QBE yesterday chairman John Cloney announced his retirement effective 4 July 2010.
News review: Loss estimates roll in from Chile earthquake and European storms
The earthquake in Chile and European windstorms dominated the headlines in recent months. Katherine Blackler analyses the loss estimates rolling in from reinsurers
Law firm blames Quinn woes on Irish economy
The news today that Quinn Insurance has been placed into provisional administration will concern solicitors according to Hugh Evans, financial litigation partner at DLA.
Law firm blames Quinn woes on Irish economy
The news today that Quinn Insurance has been placed into provisional administration will concern solicitors according to Hugh Evans, financial litigation partner at DLA.
Entertainment brokers seeks to double size after US tie-up
Stockport-based Doodson Broking Group has signalled its intent to double in size over the next five years after forming a partnership with US broker Crossfields Insurance.
Markerstudy switches to Open GI
Markerstudy has moved its IT systems to Open GI in a five year deal that will support 130 users.
Grant Thornton names team that will manage Quinn business
Grant Thornton has made its first comment having been appointed provisional administrators of Quinn Insurance this morning.
E-certificates to become law by 21 April
The regulations enabling the use of and the issue of electronic motor certificates will be laid in parliament tomorrow and should become law after 21 days.
Entertainment brokers seeks to double size after US tie-up
Stockport-based Doodson Broking Group has signalled its intent to double in size over the next five years after forming a partnership with US broker Crossfields Insurance.
Letsure agrees insurance deal with Hamptons International
Lettings insurance specialist Letsure has agreed a deal to provide insurance products to landlord customers of residential agency Hamptons International.
Grant Thornton names team that will manage Quinn business
Grant Thornton has made its first comment having been appointed provisional administrators of Quinn Insurance this morning.
FSA "working closely" with Irish regulator over Quinn
The UK's Financial Services Authority has said it is working with its Irish equivalent over the issue of Quinn Insurance.
Biba responds to Quinn order
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has issued a response to the Irish financial regulator's confirmation that it has directed Quinn Insurance to cease writing new business in the UK.
Quinn Group hits back at Irish regulator for over-reaction
Quinn Insurance group's parent company Quinn Group has criticised the regulator's request for an administrator to be appointed today.
FSA "working closely" with Irish regulator over Quinn
The UK's Financial Services Authority has said it is working with its Irish equivalent over the issue of Quinn Insurance.
Green Insurance offers pet cover
The Green Insurance Company is to expand into its personal lines portfolio with the introduction of a range of environmentally conscious pet insurance products.
Quinn ignores regulator and continues to sell UK policies
Quinn Direct is still offering insurance policies in the UK, Post has discovered.
Quinn Group hits back at Irish regulator for over-reaction
Quinn Insurance group's parent company Quinn Group has criticised the regulator's request for an administrator to be appointed today.
Quinn ordered to stop underwriting in the UK as parent put into administration
The High Court has this morning appointed provisional administrators to Quinn Insurance, owner of Quinn Direct and Quinn Healthcare, on an application by the Financial Regulator in Ireland.