Ireland
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.
30 staff to be cut as part of Quinn buyout
Thirty additional staff are set to lose their jobs at Quinn Insurance after a joint venture between Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank was confirmed as the preferred buyer for the business.
Sean Quinn rues "mistakes” across empire
Sean Quinn admitted he "made mistakes" in his business career while thanking supporters for the role they played in helping keep Quinn Group in business.
Sean Quinn rues "mistakes” across empire
Sean Quinn admitted he "made mistakes" in his business career while thanking supporters for the role they played in helping keep Quinn Group in business.
Interview: MDS
Jose Manuel Dias da Fonseca, president of Portuguese broker MDS, chairman of broking network Brokers Link and a non-exec director of Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford, answers Insurance Insight’s questions.
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Mitsui confirms expansion into Ireland with Chubb defections
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has confirmed it is to establish branches in Dublin and Belfast as part of its expansion plans.
Mitsui confirms expansion into Ireland with Chubb defections
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has confirmed it is to establish branches in Dublin and Belfast as part of its expansion plans.
KPMG appointed as share receiver to Anglo in Quinn sale
Kieran Wallace of KPMG has been appointed as share receiver to Anglo Irish Bank and will take control of the Quinn family’s equity interest in Quinn Group.
Chubb Ireland hit by senior defections with Mitsui tipped to benefit
Chubb has confirmed four key employees are leaving its operations in Ireland.
Liberty Anglo announced as preferred bidder for Quinn - Manchester to close
A joint venture of Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank has been announced as the preferred bidder for the general insurance business of Quinn Insurance.
Chubb Ireland hit by senior defections with Mitsui tipped to benefit
Chubb has confirmed four key employees are leaving its operations in Ireland.
Liberty Anglo announced as preferred bidder for Quinn - Manchester to close
A joint venture of Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank has been announced as the preferred bidder for the general insurance business of Quinn Insurance.
Sacked Quinn boss eyes return
A former Quinn Insurance manager is trying to get his job back following his sacking after allegedly accepting a bribe of a bottle of wine, according to the Irish Independent.
Post history - 50 years ago: Insurance PR failure needs action
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Travelers targets UK PL market for expansion
Travelers is eyeing expansion opportunities in the UK personal lines market, according to the newly appointed chief executive of its European operation.
Allianz Global announces board changes
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has made two appointments to its board of management.
Allianz Global announces board changes
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has made two appointments to its board of management.
Liberty Mutual CEO in the running for Quinn chair role
Ted Kelly, the chairman and chief executive of US insurer Liberty Mutual, has been lined up for the role of non-executive chairman of Quinn Insurance should its joint Anglo Irish Bank bid succeed, according to reports.
Travelers appoints Europe CEO
Travelers Europe has named current chief operating officer Sean Genden as its new chief executive officer.
Liberty Mutual CEO in the running for Quinn chair role
Ted Kelly, the chairman and chief executive of US insurer Liberty Mutual, has been lined up for the role of non-executive chairman of Quinn Insurance should its joint Anglo Irish Bank bid succeed, according to reports.
Zurich confirms Norgrove appointment
Zurich has confirmed the appointment of Ken Norgrove as chief executive for its general insurance business in Ireland.
Zurich confirms Norgrove appointment
Zurich has confirmed the appointment of Ken Norgrove as chief executive for its general insurance business in Ireland.
Insurers under pressure from SII timeline
The European Union-wide insurance sector stress test will aid understanding of the Solvency II financial environment, according to Towers Watson.