Ireland
Think tanks predict Euro withdrawals
The small, debt-ridden countries on the fringes of the European Union will soon start dropping out of the Euro, according to a new report by two economic think-tanks from both sides of the Atlantic.
Ex-Irish PM slams tax rise demands
A former Irish Prime Minister has said that forcing Ireland to raise corporation tax from 12.5% would have been "counter-intuitive" of countries involved in bailing out the troubled economy.
Allianz on track to eclipse £30m target
Allianz Commercial is expanding its cross-border insurance offering as part of a relaunch of its UK mid-corporate operation.
Munich Re is exposed to €2.4bn of Irish bonds
City AM has reported that Munich Re has been exposed to €2.4bn (£2bn) of Irish government bonds – around 1.2% of its total non-linked assets.
Munich Re is exposed to €2.4bn of Irish bonds
City AM has reported that Munich Re has been exposed to €2.4bn (£2bn) of Irish government bonds – around 1.2% of its total non-linked assets.
Ireland-based insurers "independent" of sovereign credit ratings
The body that represents the international insurance industry in Ireland has outlined the position of Standard & Poor's position regarding the Irish sovereign rating and its implications for international insurers operating in Ireland.
Ireland-based insurers "independent" of sovereign credit ratings
The body that represents the international insurance industry in Ireland has outlined the position of Standard & Poor's position regarding the Irish sovereign rating and its implications for international insurers operating in Ireland.
S&P places RSA Ireland ratings on Credit Watch
Standard & Poor’s have placed RSA Ireland’s A ratings on Credit Watch after the rating agency downgraded the Republic of Ireland.
S&P places RSA Ireland ratings on Credit Watch
Standard & Poor’s has placed RSA Ireland’s A ratings on Credit Watch after the rating agency downgraded the Republic of Ireland.
Aviva on S&P negative watch after Irish downgrade
Dublin-Based Aviva Insurance Europe SE's 'A+' rating has been placed On negative watch by Standard & Poors after the eariler Ireland downgrade And watch placement.
Aviva on S&P negative watch after Irish downgrade
Dublin-Based Aviva Insurance Europe SE's 'A+' rating has been placed on negative watch by Standard & Poors after the eariler Ireland downgrade and watch placement.
S&P places Dublin-based Allianz Worldwide Care on negative watch
Standard & Poor's ratings services has placed its 'A' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Allianz Worldwide Care on credit watch with negative implications.
S&P places Dublin-based Allianz Worldwide Care on negative watch
Standard & Poor's ratings services has placed its 'A' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Allianz Worldwide Care on credit watch with negative implications.
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.
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.