Ireland
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
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
Towergate hints at global acquisition plans in 2011
Towergate Insurance Group has not ruled out an acquisition outside the UK before the recently refinanced consolidator achieves its long-term goal of flotation.
Irish brokers wary of Quinn business model after takeover - Insurance News Now – 5 May 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the uncertainty over the business model of the former Quinn Insurance following its takeover by Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank.
Irish brokers wary of Quinn business model after takeover - Insurance News Now – 5 May 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the uncertainty over the business model of the former Quinn Insurance following its takeover by Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank.
Quinn records €706m loss
The administrators of Quinn Insurance have announced the company lost €706m in 2009, the year before the administrators were appointed.
Quinn sale to Liberty signed
The joint administrators of Quinn Insurance, Michael McAteer and Paul McCann of Grant Thornton, have announced the acquisition by Liberty Mutual, a joint venture between Liberty Mutual and JVNewco, of QIL.
Quinn sale to Liberty signed
The joint administrators of Quinn Insurance, Michael McAteer and Paul McCann of Grant Thornton, have announced the acquisition by Liberty Mutual, a joint venture between Liberty Mutual and JVNewco, of QIL.
Post Blog: Quinn, Towergate, an acorn of a deal and the Sex Pistols. The week in insurance
With many in the insurance market taking advantage of the double bank holiday whammy you would think that this week would be a good time to bury bad news.
Allied World plans Glasgow branch after Chubb defection
Magnus McGurk has left his role as Chubb's financial lines boss in Glasgow to join Allied World Europe, with a view to setting up a new operation in the city.
Postbox: Winning the battle for hearts and minds
It was really interesting to read the archived Post article highlighting comment made 50 years ago by Noel Hickey, chairman of the Galway Centre of the Insurance Institute of Ireland, on how the insurance industry was failing to gain consumer and media…
Irish policyholders to be hit by levy of up to 2% to pay for Quinn bailout
Consumers will be hit with an insurance levy to make up for a €620m (£548m) shortfall from the collapse of Quinn Insurance, it has been claimed.
Travelers Q1 NWP down overseas as a result of Lloyd's action
US insurance giant Travelers has reported that its international arm saw a 20% decrease in net written premiums to $255m (£155m) in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the prior year quarter.
Irish policyholders to be hit by levy of up to 2% to pay for Quinn bailout
Consumers will be hit with an insurance levy to make up for a €620m (£548m) shortfall from the collapse of Quinn Insurance, it has been claimed.