Ireland
Aviva, Allianz and RSA warned of downgrades due to Irish debt crisis
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its sovereign credit ratings on the Republic of Ireland to 'A/A-1' from 'AA-/A-1+' and placed the ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications.
M&A - Internal communications: Getting the message across
With the mergers and acquisitions front hotting up in the insurance industry, Simon Barrow warns that communications with employees should top the agenda.
Britain set to contribute £7bn to bail-out Ireland
The British taxpayer will contribute £7 bn towards the £77 bn bail-out that Ireland seeks, according to reports.
Britain set to contribute £7bn to bail-out Ireland
The British taxpayer will contribute £7 bn towards the £77 bn bail-out that Ireland seeks, according to reports.
Industry relief as plans to reform VAT exemption dropped
The European Union's decision to drop its planned reform of the Europe-wide VAT exemption of insurance and other financial services should be a relief to UK insurers and brokers.
Reputation of Ireland’s economy “not terminal”
Dan Mckeown, Ireland Manager at financial recruiter Marks Sattin, has commented on what a potential European Central Bank deal would mean for financial services jobs in Dublin.
Reputation of Ireland’s economy “not terminal”
Dan Mckeown, Ireland Manager at financial recruiter Marks Sattin, has commented on what a potential European Central Bank deal would mean for financial services jobs in Dublin.
EU retreat on insurance VAT exemption reform
The European Union has announced that it is unlikely to push forward with the reform and simplification of the VAT exemption on insurance and the wider financial services industry.
EU retreat on insurance VAT exemption reform
The European Union has announced that it is unlikely to push forward with the reform and simplification of the VAT exemption on insurance and the wider financial services industry.
Beazley extends data breach cover
Beazley has doubled the number of people eligible for notification and credit monitoring protection under its data breach insurance policy, Beazley Breach Response.
Ireland gets tough on boards with new code
The Central Bank of Ireland has ruled that the "buck stops" with companies' boards of directors amid publication of a new set of corporate governance practices.
News analysis - RSA's emerging markets strategy: On the way up
The major UK insurance groups are currently setting out their stalls with regards to emerging markets. Mairi MacDonald met up with RSA's Paul Whittaker and Paul Holmes in Dubai to get the lowdown on its plans for this sector.
Aviva Q3 UK GI premiums exceed £1bn as its tops 1m direct motor customers
Aviva this morning said that general insurance net written premiums were up 12% at £1.05bn when compared to the same quarter last year (3Q09: £937m).
Aviva Q3 UK GI premiums exceed £1bn as its tops 1m direct motor customers
Aviva this morning said that general insurance net written premiums were up 12% at £1.05bn when compared to the same quarter last year (3Q09: £937m).
Coface extends Irish team with two appointments
Coface UK & Ireland has appointed Roslyn Keogh as commercial manager and Ellen Malone as account executive.
Coface extends Irish team with two appointments
Coface UK & Ireland has appointed Roslyn Keogh as commercial manager and Ellen Malone as account executive.
Axa third quarter GI result boosted by 35% increase in UK motor reveune
Axa group this morning reported that property & casualty revenues increased by 0.7% to €21.4 bn (£18.7bn) largely as a result of a 3.9% growth in individual lines (largely driven by a 3.4% average price increase).
Axa third quarter GI result boosted by 35% increase in UK motor reveune
Axa group this morning reported that property & casualty revenues increased by 0.7% to €21.4 bn (£18.7bn) largely as a result of a 3.9% growth in individual lines (largely driven by a 3.4% average price increase).
APC unveils fast food insurance product
Underwriting agency APC has launched a bespoke take-away fast food franchise insurance product for Irish businesses.
APC unveils fast food insurance product
Underwriting agency APC has launched a bespoke take-away fast food franchise insurance product for Irish businesses.
Quinn administration fees approved
Further fees have been agreed for the joint administrators, Grant Thornton in charge of Quinn Insurance, according to the Irish Times.
Quinn administration fees approved
Further fees have been agreed for the joint administrators, Grant Thornton in charge of Quinn Insurance, according to the Irish Times.
Zurich unveils Manley as Court's successor as European CEO
Zurich has today unveiled a series of key appointments within its General Insurance segment.
In Series: Professionalism & CPD: The best of the best?
Lloyd's and the London market is tempting for graduates, with the potential of international business and a city base. But is there sufficient emphasis on formal career development? Rachel Gordon investigates.