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Quinn UK ban to remain after Regulator given dossier on operation
The ban on Quinn Insurance from trading in the United Kingdom is not expected to be lifted today, according to reports in the Irish media.
Report says Quinn may have failed to reserve properly for claims
The Financial Regulator may refer breaches of insurance regulations uncovered in its investigation into Quinn Insurance to the office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement and the Garda Síochána. according to reports.
Quinn disputes figures and claims of "pre-emptive" and "aggressive" regulator
The Quinn Group has come out fighting, disputing the Financial Regulator's assumption that the UK business is currently unprofitable and that its decision to stop it underwriting will be "immensely damaging" unless reversed.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Market awaits Quinn fallout
Brokers, trade bodies and insureds in the UK and Ireland were seeking further clarification as to the true financial situation at Quinn's insurance businesses as Post went to press, amid mounting speculation that intermediaries are already seeking to…
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