Ireland
MYI makes Eire move
Loss adjuster MYI has opened up its first office in the Republic of Ireland.
Environmental liability - under-insurance: Clean up your act
Environmental insurance is regularly purchased by companies looking to cover historical liabilities rather than their day-to-day operational risks. Tony Lennon examines the reasons behind this decision.
BIS 2010 - Introduction: The view from the hill
Anthony Gould outlines the key debating points from two busy days in Tower Hill.
Half-year underwriting loss a first for Lloyd's
Lloyd's has recorded its first ever interim underwriting loss since it started publishing half-year results in 2005.
Zurich moves to keep pace with mid-market
Zurich has embarked on a "defensive strategy" to become the most visible insurer in the mid-market space with the launch of a revamped product suite.
Goldman Sachs in dual Quinn role
Goldman Sachs is buying discounted Quinn Group debt on behalf of clients while simultaneously advising the Irish government on Anglo Irish Bank's Quinn dealings.
Goldman Sachs in dual Quinn role
Goldman Sachs is buying discounted Quinn Group debt on behalf of clients while simultaneously advising the Irish government on Anglo Irish Bank's Quinn dealings.
Editor's comment: Speculation over bids
With the deadline for interest now passed, Macquarie — the company charged with finding a buyer for Quinn — can start sorting out who the main runners and riders are for the business.
Garwyn creates "strongest" liability team in market
Garwyn has created a new adjusting executive team that aims to strengthen its core liability expertise and regional focus.
Quinn now closed to interest
The deadline for expressions of interest in Quinn Insurance closed yesterday, the Irish Times reports.
Quinn UK ban ‘positive’ for prospective buyers
The decision not to allow Quinn Insurance to re-enter the UK commercial lines market is a positive step for its potential sale and the rest of the UK market, according to observers.
Ecclesiastical turns focus onto core UK business
Ecclesiastical intends to focus on developing its core UK business, having opted to close its London market operation.
Editor's comment: Chartis an unlikely saviour
With businesses warned only last week against complacency following another high-profile failure in the UK — this time social housing giant Connaught — news of being able to secure up to £10m in short-term loans from trade credit insurer Chartis will…
Board of Quinn Group said ban on UK commercial lines “should be reconsidered”
The Board of Quinn Group said it is very disappointed by the decision of the Central Bank and Financial Regulator not to allow the company to recommence writing commercial lines business in the UK and Northern Ireland.
Lloyd’s moves underwriting room to Dublin for industry event
Lloyd’s recreated its underwriting room in the Dublin Convention Centre for ‘Meet the Market’ day, the first event of its kind in Ireland.
Lloyd’s moves underwriting room to Dublin for industry event
Lloyd’s recreated its underwriting room in the Dublin Convention Centre for ‘Meet the Market’ day, the first event of its kind in Ireland.
Quinn: sale "not impacted" by UK decision
Quinn has responded to the Central Bank and Financial Regulator’s decision today not to allow its insurance business to re-enter the UK commercial lines market.
Quinn: sale "not impacted" by UK decision
Quinn has responded to the Central Bank and Financial Regulator’s decision today not to allow its insurance business to re-enter the UK commercial lines market.
Quinn refused re-entry to UK commercial market
Quinn Insurance will not be allowed to re-enter the UK commercial lines market following a decision by the Irish Regulator and Central Bank.
Quinn refused re-entry to UK commercial market
Quinn Insurance will not be allowed to re-enter the UK commercial lines market following a decision by the Irish Regulator and Central Bank.
Quinn defends underwriting loss
Draft unaudited accounts show Quinn Insurance underwriting losses of €127m on in 2009 and a write-down of certain assets of €677m.
Quinn defends underwriting loss
Draft unaudited accounts show Quinn Insurance underwriting losses of €127m on in 2009 and a write-down of certain assets of €677m.
Quinn Insurance losses hit €788m
Quinn Insurance has reported that it made a loss of €788.4m for the last year.
Quinn Insurance losses hit €788m
Quinn Insurance has reported that it made a loss of €788.4m for the last year.