Ireland
Assurant Solutions names European chief marketing officer
Assurant Solutions has appointed Jeff Unterreiner chief marketing officer for its European businesses in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Germany.
Quinn Group records €888m loss in 2009
Quinn Insurance lost €644m (£557m) in 2009, taking the overall group’s losses for the year to €888m according to the Irish papers.
Quinn Group records €888m loss in 2009
Quinn Insurance lost €644m (£557m) in 2009, taking the overall group’s losses for the year to €888m according to the Irish papers.
Eight against EU-wide tax base
Eight countries have come out against plans to introduce a standard European Union-wide corporate tax base, following the deadline of 20 May.
Harmonisation needed for road safety in Europe claims MEP
With the cross-border enforcement of traffic rules, the European Parliament will make roads safer and reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries dramatically.
Harmonisation needed for road safety in Europe claims MEP
With the cross-border enforcement of traffic rules, the European Parliament will make roads safer and reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries dramatically.
McManus lands Willis Limited CEO role
Willis has confirmed the appointment of Brendan McManus to CEO of Willis Limited. He will take on the job in addition to his role as CEO, Willis UK & Ireland.
McManus lands Willis Limited CEO role
Willis has confirmed the appointment of Brendan McManus to CEO of Willis Limited. He will take on the job in addition to his role as CEO, Willis UK & Ireland.
Ecclesiastical Ireland MD resigns
Ronan Foley has resigned from his position as managing director of Ecclesiastical's business in Ireland to take up another position in the industry.
Ecclesiastical Ireland MD resigns
Ronan Foley has resigned from his position as managing director of Ecclesiastical's business in Ireland to take up another position in the industry.
Dexia Insurance Belgium's parent Eurco sees ratings upgraded
The position of Dexia Insurance Belgium is now viewed with more certainty, as it is parent Eurco has its rating upgraded.
Dexia Insurance Belgium's parent Eurco sees ratings upgraded
The position of Dexia Insurance Belgium is now viewed with more certainty, as it is parent Eurco has its rating upgraded.
View from the top: A very bad year
Despite reinsurers' initial talk that the Australian floods and the New Zealand & Japanese earthquakes were earnings — not balance sheet — events, and there would be no impact on rates, the chatter has changed recently, with some now actively hinting at…
Mitsui steps up mid-market regional push
Mitsui Sumitomo is poised to open its doors in Birmingham as part of its regional mid-market push, ahead of the unveiling of its new property-led product for this target segment in quarter four. The news follows last month's four-strong recruitment in…
Aviva Europe NWP up 3% despite drop in sales
In its Q1 results Aviva Europe has reported net written premiums increased by 3% to £614m (Q1 2010: £597m), equivalent to 7% increase on a local currency basis.
Aviva Europe NWP up 3% despite drop in sales
In its Q1 results Aviva Europe has reported net written premiums increased by 3% to £614m (Q1 2010: £597m), equivalent to 7% increase on a local currency basis.
Insurers could cover part of €600m Quinn levy burden
The Central Bank is considering applying the Quinn Insurance levy to the international sales of Irish-regulated insurers, potentially reducing the demand on Irish policyholders to as little as €200m, according to the Irish Independent.
Aon expands Irish operations with risk consulting practice
Aon Risk Solutions is expanding its presence in Ireland, with the opening of a branch of its global risk consulting business.
Aon expands Irish operations with risk consulting practice
Aon Risk Solutions is expanding its presence in Ireland, with the opening of a branch of its global risk consulting business.
RSA reports Q1 premium rise
RSA has reported net written premiums of £2.1bn, up 8%, in the first quarter of 2011.
Energy - overcapacity: Getting plugged in
The energy insurance sector is buzzing at the moment, but Rachel Gordon investigates whether the good times are sustainable.
Murphy takes Barclays UK and Ireland role
Barclays Insurance has appointed Kieran Murphy as managing director of its retail business in the UK and Ireland.
Broker redomiciling: The case for migration
With the UK becoming an increasingly expensive place to do business, David Coupe questions whether more brokers will look to move abroad.
Chubb appoints Ireland claims manager
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has appointed Tony Fitzgerald as manager of its claims business in Ireland, reporting directly to Lynn George, European Claims Manager