Ireland
Analysis: Protecting against protectionism
Protectionism is posing challenges to the insurance market, but also creating some opportunities, especially for trade credit cover.
Zurich ex-UKGI boss Conor Brennan becomes CEO of Irish broker
Exclusive: Zurich’s UK general insurance boss Conor Brennan has left the business.
Swiss Re names Jake Algar Corporate Solutions head
Swiss Re's insurance arm Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has named Jake Algar head of UK & Ireland, effective 1 May 2018.
Sedgwick appoints Malcolm Hughes as Ireland CEO
Sedgwick has appointed Malcolm Hughes as CEO of its Ireland operations.
Biba’s Steve White on why a transitional agreement is only the tip of the Brexit iceberg
News of a post-Brexit transitional agreement is a welcome one, writes Steve White, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, however brokers must be wary that the hard work is still yet to come.
Analysis: What happened to CBL Insurance?
Last month once again saw a passported insurer placed into liquidation, with the collapse of CBL causing ripples throughout Europe
Lloyd’s positive on ILS cover for Central Fund
Capital from Insurance Linked Securities could be used to back the Lloyd’s Central Fund as early as next year, the market’s chief financial officer has said.
XL Catlin adds Brexit continuity clause to policies
Policies issued by XL Catlin’s London operations will include contract continuity clause to offset any fallout from the UK’s exit from the European Union.
This week in Post: Claims, costs and closures
This week I was lucky enough to climb on the top of a lift with one of Allianz’s engineer surveyors and take a trip up and down a building.
MCE to pull out of Ireland following ‘incredibly disappointing’ loss of passporting
MCE Insurance will cease writing business in the Republic of Ireland from next year as a result of a loss of passporting from Brexit.
Blog: 'Beast from the East' hits farms hard
The 'Beast from the East' has killed sheep, stopped milk collections and destroyed farm buildings. Graham Plaister, loss adjuster at Agrical, describes the tempest of claims blowing through the sector.
Alpha Insurance in liquidation, blames CBL
Alpha Insurance has placed itself into solvent liquidation as a “direct consequence” of the failure of CBL Insurance.
JLT’s ‘chequebook open’ to European acquisitions following strong results
JLT is open to targeting bolt-on acquisitions in Europe following the group’s strong 2017 results.
Interview: Romaney O'Malley, AIG
AIG head of UK regions Romaney O’Malley has been heading the group’s industrial segment since June 2016. She explains to Will Kirkman how the insurer is reshaping its approach to risk and fostering its female talent
Administrators appointed at CBL Insurance Europe
The Central Bank of Ireland has appointed an administrator for CBL Insurance Europe.
Irish regulator forces CBL Insurance Europe to close shop
The Central Bank of Ireland has ordered CBL Insurance Europe to cease writing business with immediate effect, until further notice.
Eleanor insured losses estimate updated to £571m
Extratropical Cyclone Eleanor is estimated to have caused €643m (£571m) in insured property market losses, according to Perils.
Central Bank of Ireland orders CBL Insurance to boost reserves
CBL Insurance Europe has been ordered by The Central Bank of Ireland to bolster its capital and reserves.
Blog: Brexit could leave motor insurers without room for manoeuvre
British drivers who have a car accident in the European Union can currently seek redress through UK courts but Brexit could change that. Mark Hemsted, partner at Clyde & Co, lists the points to keep an eye on.
Branch or subsidiary? How UK and EU insurers can passport after Brexit
The loss of passporting will be a major challenge for insurers after the UK leaves the European Union. Steven McEwan, partner at Hogan Lovells, looks at some of the options available.
AGCS appoints new claims chief
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Lars Vissing as regional unit London head of claims.
Preview of 2018: A sneak peek at the coming year
The promised whiplash and discount rate reforms, as well as the UK’s exit from the European Union, are expected to shape the coming year for the industry. Insurers, brokers, loss adjusters and lawyers are wary of political uncertainties and the trends in…
Temp Cover to expand into Europe following MBO
Exclusive: Temp Cover is looking to expand into Europe following its £13.3m management buyout.
Post Power List 2018: Bubbling under - Andrew Horton
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