Ireland
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.
Risk managers skills poll result
Have risk managers had a adapt their skills-set?
Lloyd's & London market - Compliance burden: The cost of compliance
With the UK the most costly European country for regulation, could UK-domiciled Lloyd’s and London market brokers really become an endangered species?
AM Best affirms QBE ratings
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of QBE Insurance (Europe) Limited (United Kingdom), QBE Insurance (International) Limited (Australia) and QBE Reinsurance (Europe) Limited …
Law Society raises Quinn concerns in Irish High Court
The Law Society has been to the Irish High Court to ensure the interests of the 500-plus solicitors who have run-off professional indemnity insurance cover with Quinn Insurance will not be affected by the transfer of some of its insurance business to…
Law Society raises concerns in Irish High Court for 500-plus solicitors
The Law Society said it has received sufficient assurances from the Irish government and the joint administrators of Quinn Insurance that the interests of the 500-plus solicitors who have run-off professional indemnity insurance cover with Quinn will not…
Insurance Insight October is now live
Insurance Insight October is now live with an article on ratings across Europe; a look at how a huge cloudburst in July has affect the Danish insurance market; and an interview with Alberto Corinit, formerly of the CEA and CEIOPS.
Court approves Quinn sale to Liberty and AIB
The High Court has approved the sale of Quinn Insurance to a joint venture of US insurer Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank, according to the Irish Times.
Court approves Quinn sale to Liberty and AIB
The High Court has approved the sale of Quinn Insurance to a joint venture of US insurer Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank, according to the Irish Times.
Aviva jobs hang in the balance
Aviva has refused to comment on speculation that it will axe 1000 jobs in Ireland.
Irish Legal Services Regulation Bill gains approval
Alan Shatter, the Irish Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, has secured government approval for the publication of the new Legal Services Regulation Bill.