Ireland
Catalina completes Quinn legacy liabilities transfer
Catalina Holdings has completed the portfolio transfer of legacy insurance liabilities from Quinn Insurance.
UK General strikes travel insurance deal using in-house capacity
Managing general agent UK General has secured a travel insurance broker deal using the in-house capacity of its Irish business.
Liberty to axe 270 jobs in Ireland and withdraw from UK motor
Loss making Liberty Insurance is cutting 250 jobs in Ireland and a further 20 in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland over the next 18 months.
RSA to appeal Philip Smith's constructive dismissal verdict
RSA has vowed to appeal the Employment Appeal Tribunal's decision in Dublin to award former Ireland CEO Philip Smith €1.25m (£900,000) in constructive dismissal damages.
McLarens opens Cork office and hires two Top Mark adjusters in Belfast
Loss adjuster McLarens has extended its all-Ireland offering by establishing a presence in Cork and appointing a pair of Top Mark adjusters to its Belfast operation.
Aon highlights increased European terrorism threat
Aon has identified nine developed economies as being at an increased risk of terrorism, including seven from Europe.
Equinox Global appoints King as head of UK and Ireland
Lloyd's coverholder Equinox Global, which specialises in trade credit insurance, has appointed Nick King as head of UK and Ireland.
RSA boss Lewis hopeful for Irish division turnaround in 2016
RSA UK and Western Europe CEO Steve Lewis is confident the insurer's Irish business will be moving towards profitability in 2016, but has admitted there is still a lot "heavy lifting" to do in the division.
Applied Systems to support Relay's push into Northern Irish market
US-based technology firm Applied Systems has struck a partnership deal designed to support Irish intermediary software provider Relay’s expansion into the Northern Irish market.
Quinn administrators' 'negligence' suit progressing against PWC
Legal pleadings in litigation involving Quinn Insurance’s administrators and the defunct insurer’s accountancy firm PWC are expected to be finalised this summer, with a potential full hearing likely to conclude in 2017.
Principal's Dublin launch expected to stir up Irish market 'complacency'
Manchester-headquartered Principal Insurance is fully trading in Ireland after completing a pilot phase that has seen the broker offering quotes to Irish bikers for the past few weeks.
Lexis Nexis creates 70 new jobs with Dublin data analytics centre
Technology provider Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions will create about 70 new jobs in Dublin over the next three years as part of the creation of a data analytics centre of excellence in the Irish capital.
Davies builds Irish footprint with Associated acquisition
Davies Group has acquired Irish loss adjusting and claims management business Associated Loss Adjusters.
Fosun completes Ironshore stake acquisition
Chinese investment firm Fosun has become the largest shareholder in Bermuda based insurer Ironshore after completing the purchase of a 20% stake.
Principal to open Dublin office after Yorkshire Bank backing
Manchester broker Principal Insurance is to open a Dublin office in spring offering a range of motorcycle insurance products.
Cedants less likely to transfer business to reinsurers, says AM Best
Europe’s 20 largest cedants are benefitting from lower reinsurance rates and stronger bargaining power according to ratings agency AM Best.
RSA facing constructive dismissal suit from former Ireland CEO
RSA is facing a court battle over the departure of former Ireland CEO Philip Smith last year following his decision to sue for constructive dismissal.
Liberty’s Irish CEO O’Brien steps down
The CEO of Liberty Insurance in Ireland is to step down three years after being appointed to lead the reform of the formerly Seán Quinn-run business.
CFS boss Campbell to lead BLM's Irish business following merger
Campbell Fitzpatrick Solicitors managing partner Peter Campbell is to lead BLM’s Irish business following the completion of the merger between the two law firms.
Europe: Ireland update
David Worsfold takes a look at how the recovery of the Irish economy, as well as challenges such as regulation from Europe, is affecting Irish insurers and brokers
UK General hands claims boss Irish reins as it plots growth driven by internal capacity
Leeds-based insurer UK General has named claims director Nicola Sumner as its new director of Ireland for insurance, boasting a plan for expansion into Ireland backed by its own capacity.
Northern Irish broker partners with Assembly to create 60 Newry jobs
Independent broker Autoline has partnered with the Northern Irish Assembly to create 60 new jobs at its Newry headquarters.
BLM beefs up Irish presence by joining forces with CFS
BLM is to incorporate Northern Irish risk and insurance law firm Campbell Fitzpatrick Solicitors in a move that will result in the combined operation being bolstered by 21 legal experts, including eight partners.
Allianz Worldwide Care unveils new products after France health merger
Dublin-based insurer Allianz Worldwide Care has entered the life and disability market after a merger with the international health business of Allianz France.