Ireland
Hiscox appoints Juan de Castro as UK and Ireland COO
Specialist global insurer Hiscox has promoted Juan de Castro to chief operating officer of Hiscox UK and Ireland.
Principal to boost motorcycle offering with Tansar deal
Principal Insurance has teamed up with non-standard motor underwriter Tansar to add to its motorcycle insurance offering in Ireland.
Where are all the full-stack insurance start-ups?
Capital requirements and regulations have been blamed for putting off new full-stack insurers from establishing in the UK but Brexit won't necessarily help start-ups.
Irish insurance bosses focus on M&A deals despite economic challenges
Nearly a fifth of Irish insurers are looking to acquire or merge with a competitor, a survey of insurance CEO's has found.
Chubb expands UK cyber risk capabilities
Chubb has expanded its cyber risk engineering capabilities in the UK and Ireland.
CCPC issues summonses to Irish motor insurers as premiums continue to rise
Major Irish motor insurers and brokers have been issued with witness summonses from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Kennedys doubles presence in Dublin as insurers relocate post-Brexit
International law firm Kennedys will double its office space in Dublin as insurers are gearing up to enter the Irish market in the wake of Brexit.
Applied Systems expands Irish presence with Relay acquisiton
Applied Systems has acquired Relay Software, as part of the expansion of its international footprint and presence in the UK.
Hiscox launches its online trading platform in Ireland
Hiscox Trader, Hiscox’s online trading facility, has been launched in Ireland following its UK launch earlier this year.
DIMA appoints David Stafford as chairman and Eddy Van Cutsem as interim CEO
The Dublin International Insurance and Management Association has appointed David Stafford as chairman, taking over from Marco Nuvoloni.
Enterprise collapse will affect 14,000 motorists
A Zurich-owned Managing General Agent will reimburse outstanding premiums to Irish motorists who have been affected following the collapse of Enterprise Insurance on Friday.
Am Trust acquires Arc Legal Assistance for undisclosed amount
Am Trust International has acquired Arc Legal Assistance for an undisclosed amount.
Beazley CEO celebrates 10 years in Asia; investigates Ireland passport
Andrew Horton, CEO of Beazley, is in Singapore this week to celebrate 10 years writing business in the continent.
MGA looking to redomicile to Ireland following Brexit vote
A Kent-based intermediary has said “all options are open” following a Brexit vote, as its parent company CBL Insurance said the firm could redomicile to Dublin.
XL Group to redomicile to Bermuda from Ireland
XL ordinary shareholders have approved a scheme of arrangement that will change the place of incorporation of the parent holding company to Bermuda from Ireland.
Liberty to make 70 redundancies in Ireland
Liberty Insurance is realigning its commercial insurance and back office functions in Ireland with an expected 70 redundancies as a result.
Euro 2016: Italy v Ireland chemicals/pharmaceuticals match-up - Final score 4:4
Italy is meeting Ireland in the group stage of Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Belgium v Ireland food match-up - Final score 4:5
Belgium is meeting Ireland in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of food industry performances and trading risks?
Insurers back Axa's call for consistent injury awards in Ireland amid 30% motor premium increases
Insurers in Ireland are backing a call by Axa for more consistent personal injury awards amid concerns the body established to handle personal injury claims and compensation in 2004 has lost its way.
Axa's Evans 'surprised' by competitors' flood figures
Axa's £80m flood bill did not materially affect its 2015 results, according to UK and Ireland group CEO Paul Evans, who was "surprised" at some of the results released by competitors.
Wipro beats out 20 to win RSA IT infrastructure contract
RSA has awarded Winpro the contract to deliver its infrastructure requirements across the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia.
RSA reaches out-of-court settlement with former Irish CEO Smith
RSA has reached an out-of-court settlement with the former CEO of its Irish operation Philip Smith.
Garwyn Ireland and Associated Loss Adjusters to rebrand as Davies Ireland
Garwyn Ireland and Associated Loss Adjusters will trade as Davies Ireland with managing director of Garwyn Ireland Peter Haran to lead the new group.
Aviva primes Irish health business for possible sale
Aviva is examining its Irish health insurance arm for a potential sale, Post understands, but the plan is in an early stage and no decisions have been made.