Ireland
Chubb appoints two new managers to its London operation
Chubb Insurance has appointed two new managers to its London office. Andy Francis has been named as head of the commercial insurance division and Ralf Rebetge head of Chubb’s specialty insurance division.
Canopius delivers profit of £55m for 2009
Canopius Group, the privately-owned Lloyd’s insurance underwriting business, has reported profit before tax of £55m up from £43m in 2008 and profit before tax excluding foreign exchange on non-monetary items of £74m.
Insurance investigation announced by European Commission
Michel Barnier has announced an in-depth examination of insurance against natural catastrophes.
Insurance investigation announced by European Commission
Michel Barnier has announced an in-depth examination of insurance against natural catastrophes.
Thornside pet insurance
Thornside, the pet insurance division of Capita Insurance Distribution, is to work with Home Retail Group to provide and administer its new pet insurance programme in Ireland.
Chaucer redomiciliation likely over tax fears
Chaucer has indicated that high corporation tax in the UK could force it to redomicile to Switzerland, Bermuda or Ireland in 2011, despite posting an increase in profit of £134.8m for 2009.
Corporate tax cut in New York proposed by NYIE - Wrynn
The New York Insurance Exchange may seek lower federal corporate tax to enhance its appeal, according to the Insurance Superintendent
Thornside and Argos to partner in Ireland
Thornside, the pet insurance division of Capita Insurance Distribution, is to work with Home Retail Group to provide and administer its new pet insurance programme in Ireland.
Aviva UK GI book shrinks by over £1.1bn in 2009
Aviva UK's general insurance operating result fell to £520m (2008: £642m) in 2009. Its combined operating ratio remained static at 99%.
Aviva UK GI book shrinks by over £1.1bn in 2009
Aviva UK's general insurance operating result fell to £520m (2008: £642m) in 2009. Its combined operating ratio remained static at 99%.
Allianz in Dublin recruitment drive
Allianz Worldwide Care adds 30 new jobs at its headquarters in Park West Business Campus, Nangor Road, Dublin 12.
Allianz in Dublin recruitment drive
Allianz Worldwide Care adds 30 new jobs at its headquarters in Park West Business Campus, Nangor Road, Dublin 12.
Financial Regulator enters into settlement agreement with Jim Mannion & Co
The Financial Regulator has entered into a Settlement Agreement with effect from 17 February 2010 with Jim Mannion & Co (Insurances) Ltd Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, a regulated financial service provider, in relation to breaches of regulatory…
Axa UK GI earnings dip 63% after £157m fire and weather losses.
Globally, Axa Group reported underlying earnings down 6% to €3854m versus 2008, adjusted earnings down 8% to €3468m and net income up 283% to €3606m (on a comparable basis).
Axa UK GI earnings dip 63% after £157m fire and weather losses.
Globally, Axa Group reported underlying earnings down 6% to €3854m versus 2008, adjusted earnings down 8% to €3468m and net income up 283% to €3606m (on a comparable basis).
Marsh sees trade credit rates increase up to 50% across Europe
Increases in financial institutions' insurance ranged from more than 40% to 50% in Turkey, to 10% in Switzerland and South Africa. In the UK and Ireland, increases ranged from 10% to 30%.
Marsh sees trade credit rates increase up to 50% across Europe
Increases in financial institutions' insurance ranged from more than 40% to 50% in Turkey, to 10% in Switzerland and South Africa. In the UK and Ireland, increases ranged from 10% to 30%.
Beazley GWP rises by 27%
Dublin-domiciled Beazley has reported pre-tax profit up 15% to £100.7m (2008: £87.2m) and an underlying profit before income tax up 259% to £147.3m (2008: £41.0m).
Beazley profits pass £100m and GWP hits a £1bn 2009
Beazley chief executive officer Andrew Horton said "our underwriters delivered again in 2009" as it reports improved profits.
Beazley profits pass £100m and GWP hits a £1bn 2009
Beazley chief executive officer Andrew Horton said "our underwriters delivered again in 2009" as it reports improved profits.
Personal injury claims average drops 6% in Ireland
The Injuries Board CEO Patricia Byron reports the average workplace award was 48% higher than in motor.
XL proposes redomestication to Ireland
XL Capital proposes to change the parent holding company's place of incorporation to Ireland from the Cayman Islands, with the parent holding company to be renamed "XL Group plc".
Zurich continues Irish transfer
Italy, Portugal, Spain and Germany to follow UK business to Zurich Insurance Ireland.