Liberty Specialty Markets
People moves – 4 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 4 August 2011 edition of Post.
Swiss Re breaks protocol to deny Quinn links as regulators probe claims
The Malta Financial Services Authority and Irish financial regulator, Central Bank of Ireland, are in discussions to establish how stories surfaced that Quinn Insurance founder Sean Quinn was set to return with a new underwriting vehicle, Post has…
LIU Europe appoints environmental liability underwriter for France
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe (LIU Europe) has appointed Audrey Mondin as environmental impairment liability underwriter in its Paris Office.
Blasts prompt rethink over Indian appetite
Insurance claims arising from the recent terrorism attack in Mumbai are unlikely to have an immediate impact on rates, according to market observers.
Sport - Olympics: The Olympic challenge
With only 12 months to go until the opening ceremony, Rachel Gordon attempts to break through the veil of secrecy and assess the insurance industry's role in the London 2012 Olympics.
Liberty Mutual appoints Bristol boss
Liberty Mutual Insurance has promoted Martino D’Aliesio to regional manager at its Bristol office.
Quinn set to issue UK policies until end of 2012
Quinn Insurance will continue issuing new UK policies until the end of 2012 even though the insurer's new owners are only buying its Irish operations, according to the Irish Independent.
LMA announces new board members
Lloyd’s Market Association has announced the results of its 2011 board election.
Career development & CSR: Liberty charity football match
Liberty International Underwriters Europe is hosting a charity football match at league one football team Charlton Athletic's Valley ground on 19 May in a bid to raise £10 000.
Irish brokers wary of Quinn business model after takeover
Uncertainty remains over the business model of the former Quinn Insurance, following its takeover by Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank, according to Irish brokers.
Post magazine – 5 May 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Irish brokers wary of Quinn business model after takeover - Insurance News Now – 5 May 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the uncertainty over the business model of the former Quinn Insurance following its takeover by Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank.
Irish policyholders to be hit by levy of up to 2% to pay for Quinn bailout
Consumers will be hit with an insurance levy to make up for a €620m (£548m) shortfall from the collapse of Quinn Insurance, it has been claimed.
Irish policyholders to be hit by levy of up to 2% to pay for Quinn bailout
Consumers will be hit with an insurance levy to make up for a €620m (£548m) shortfall from the collapse of Quinn Insurance, it has been claimed.
30 staff to be cut as part of Quinn buyout
Thirty additional staff are set to lose their jobs at Quinn Insurance after a joint venture between Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank was confirmed as the preferred buyer for the business.
BMS launches Pioneer Underwriting with Liberty Syndicates
BMS has launched a new Lloyd’s managing general agent - Pioneer Underwriting - in conjunction with Liberty Syndicates.
Interview: MDS
Jose Manuel Dias da Fonseca, president of Portuguese broker MDS, chairman of broking network Brokers Link and a non-exec director of Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford, answers Insurance Insight’s questions.
Liberty Anglo announced as preferred bidder for Quinn - Manchester to close
A joint venture of Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank has been announced as the preferred bidder for the general insurance business of Quinn Insurance.
Liberty Anglo announced as preferred bidder for Quinn - Manchester to close
A joint venture of Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank has been announced as the preferred bidder for the general insurance business of Quinn Insurance.
Liberty Mutual CEO in the running for Quinn chair role
Ted Kelly, the chairman and chief executive of US insurer Liberty Mutual, has been lined up for the role of non-executive chairman of Quinn Insurance should its joint Anglo Irish Bank bid succeed, according to reports.
Liberty Mutual CEO in the running for Quinn chair role
Ted Kelly, the chairman and chief executive of US insurer Liberty Mutual, has been lined up for the role of non-executive chairman of Quinn Insurance should its joint Anglo Irish Bank bid succeed, according to reports.
Liberty Mutual Europe opens two UK offices
Following its recent decision to push into commercial lines mid-markets, Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has announced it is to open two new offices in Birmingham and London.
Liberty grows Brazilian operations
Lloyd’s underwriter Liberty Syndicates has moved to a new office in Sao Paulo.
Liberty appoints environmental liability underwriter
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, has appointed Gordon Smith as environmental impairment liability underwriter at its Madrid office.