Ireland
Editor's comment: Maelstroms on multiple fronts
This week has seen maelstroms on multiple fronts. As the devastation and mass fatalities caused by the Turkish earthquake continue to dominate news headlines, the insurance industry is bracing itself for a different bout of turmoil prompted by another…
McManus Towergate move rubbished as Wilkinson wins Willis UK CEO role
Market speculation suggests that outgoing Willis UK & Ireland chief executive Brendan McManus will target a role at another major broker, after well-placed sources rubbished rumours linking him with a move to Towergate.
Aviva to axe 950 jobs as Dublin-based operation set to be dismantled
The decision to dismantle Aviva’s Dublin-based European holding company with the loss of up to 950 jobs has been blamed on “economic and regulatory burdens”.
Thai flood losses set to escalate - Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including feelings of a “whiff of Katrina” among loss adjusters about the Thailand floods that have already inundated two industrial estates in Bangkok - affecting…
Clayden and Egan land new Aviva roles
Dominic Clayden and Sean Egan have been handed new executive level positions at Aviva.
Dublin City activates emergency flood plan
A major emergency has been declared in the Irish capital Dublin after severe flooding hit the city.
Global insurers restricted in Ireland after downgrade
Allianz, Aviva and RSA Insurance have been restricted from providing cover for Irish state companies because Ireland has been demoted by credit rating agencies.
Chubb Europe makes UK & Ireland appointment
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has appointed Jon Nottingham, sales and marketing manager UK & Ireland.
Willis Group appoints new CEO and president
Global broker Willis Group has appointed Daniel Wilkinson as the new CEO of Willis United Kingdom & Ireland.
Willis names Wilkinson as UK head
Willis has named long-serving executive Daniel Wilkinson, pictured, as chief executive for Willis United Kingdom and Ireland, following the departure of Brendan McManus last week.
Mitsui completes regional office network roll-out
Mitsui Sumitomo has completed the roll-out of its newly created regional office network with the opening of branches in Belfast and Glasgow and three senior appointments.
Insurance Insight weekly update live - 21 October
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on how brokers need to be up to date on the cyber risks their customers are facing; and a feature of how Lloyd’s of London has spread its each across Europe.
Cyber risks in the modern business
Technology is evolving every day and as Iain Ainslie explains if brokers want to offer their customer the best cover possibly they need to be aware of all risks and the specialist policies available to help them.
Lloyd’s in Europe
Lloyd’s of London is no longer only accessed through London and has spread its reach across the globe in recent times. Francesca Nyman asks how established it is in Europe and what challenges it faces here.
Towergate appoints group HR director
Towergate Insurance has appointed Lucinda Charles-Jones as group HR director with effect from 24 October 2011.
S&P lowers ratings for Mapfre and core subsidiaries
Spanish insurer Mapfre has had its insurer financial strength and long-term counterparty credit rating downgraded to 'AA-' from 'AA' by Standard and Poor’s following its sovereign downgrade of Spain last week.
New name for Quinn Insurance
Quinn Insurance will trade under the name Liberty Direct from 7 November according to The Anglo-Celt.
New name for Quinn Insurance
Quinn Insurance will trade under the name Liberty Direct from 7 November according to The Anglo-Celt.
Aviva to merge Irish and UK operations
Aviva is to scrap its separate company in the Republic of Ireland and merge its operation with the UK, cutting up to 950 jobs over two years.
Aviva merges Irish and UK operations
Aviva is to scrap its separate company in the Republic of Ireland and merge its operation with the UK, cutting as many 950 jobs over two years.
Three set to submit second round bids for IL&P
At least three groups will submit second-round bids for Irish Life & Permanent's life insurance business, according to reports in The Irish Independent.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on how European insurers will be affected by US Asbestos, Pollution and Health Liabilities when Solvency II is implemented; and a guest blog on brokers putting business out to auction.
European insurers and US Asbestos, Pollution and Health liabilities
European insurers may not currently be focused on US Asbestos, Pollution and Health liabilities but according to John Winter they need to act now to avoid problems as Solvency II is implemented.
Guest blog: Offer to sell?
I recently had an interesting debate with a seasoned insurance practitioner, the chief executive officer of an insurance company in the Middle East and Africa region.