Ireland
Arch takes Aon team; Gallagher expands operations; Vision Track’s CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Big Interview: Swiss Re CEO Jason Richards
Jason Richards, CEO of Swiss Re in the UK and Ireland, on why having colleagues back in the office is essential for the insurance ecosystem, and why carriers needs to shout about what the industry does to attract fresh talent.
Gallagher’s Foley on why post-M&A integration is key to success
View from the top: Ronan Foley, CEO of Gallagher in Ireland, explains why post-acquisition integration can be make or break for brokers.
Aon unveils operational risks solution; Admiral launches PI policy; Clear inks another deal
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Diary of an Insurer: EIS's Ian Betley
Overcoming aches and pains from cricket, Ian Betley, general manager of EMEA and APAC at EIS, heads to Dublin to consider how technology is transforming the industry and prepares for The Boss and The Piano Man.
Q&A: Onno Janssen, CEO, PIB Group Europe
Onno Janssen, CEO of PIB Group Europe, speaks to Scott McGee about PIB's European expansion, and how the the UK and the continent’s regulatory environment differs.
Big Interview: Biba’s Graeme Trudgill
Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, sprints across the Square Mile to share his plans on what more the body can do for members.
HDI in hiring spree; GRP enters pet market; Flood Re appoints chair
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
CMA reverses Copart merger decision after industry support
Having originally raised competition concerns, the Competition and Markets Authority appears to have completed a u-turn on its findings around Copart’s acquisition of Green Parts Specialist Holdings Ltd (formerly Hills Motors).
The Insurance Charities seeks industry support for its awareness campaign
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to leave people feeling the pinch, The Insurance Charities is asking for help so it can reach those in need.
Luko joins Admiral; Stubben Edge launches capital arm; Aspen appoints reinsurance CUO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Who wants to be a DLG CEO?
Editor’s View: It is approaching six months since Penny James, Direct Line Group’s CEO “stepped down” from the role, but who could be in line to take over?
Big Interview: PIB Group CEO Brendan McManus
After 45 years in insurance – seven of those at the helm of PIB – Brendan McManus has no plans to stop anytime soon.
Jensten and Hiscox partner; Aston Lark buys HNW book; Axa XL appoints reinsurance CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
PIB cools M&A interest in ‘drying-up’ UK
PIB Group CEO Brendan McManus revealed PIB’s focus on foreign acquisitions over the next five years, with opportunities in the UK “drying up”.
Ardonagh in double swoop; UK General rebrands; SRG launches in Europe
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments, and strategic moves of the week.
Former chief actuary of RSA Ireland banned for five years
Central Bank Ireland issued prohibition notice to Martin Ryan, former chief actuary at RSA Insurance Ireland.
Causes for concern for renewable energy insurers
Analysis: Harry Curtis explores the challenges facing the renewables insurance market and why smaller wind turbines installed over a decade ago are giving providers cause for concern.
Hiscox partners with Verisk; RSA launches carers’ policy & QBE restructures trade credit team
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
SMEs focus on economic concerns as climate change fails to make priority list
Aviva’s third annual risk report has found that SMEs remain unconcerned with climate change, as economic turmoil continues to dominate.
Aviva reshuffles claims legal panel; Minster Law partners with AA; Flood Re adds a NED
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Regulator raises concerns over Copart's purchase of Hills Motor
The Competition and Markets Authority has ruled that the purchase could cause a ‘significant lessening of competition’ in the UK salvage market.
For the record: Lemonade joins the ABI; Lexis Nexis expands to Ireland; Jensten acquires Bennetts
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
PIB appoints deputy CEO and underwriting and Europe executives
Broker PIB has made a raft of senior appointments, recruiting from Aon and Amwins Global Risks as well as promoting internally, as it prepares to double in size through its next stage of growth.