Northern Ireland
Pinnacle secures first panel nomination with Giant Risk Solutions
Pinnacle Loss Adjusters has secured its first panel nomination after gaining property adjusting work from Giant Risk Solutions in the UK and Northern Ireland.
Teleperformance to create 800 new jobs in NI
Teleperformance, the company that took over the Liberty Insurance contact centre in Enniskillen, is to create 800 new jobs in the town.
Career Development: Royal tribute to Open and Direct’s Laverty
John Laverty, retail network manager for Open and Direct, has been honoured with a British Empire Medal at a ceremony in Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
Ex-Top Mark boss Marchetti launches rival loss adjusting venture
Former Top Mark director and co-founder Martino Marchetti has launched a rival loss adjusting business based out of Glasgow and Belfast.
Arc Legal doubles its Northern Irish LEI book with two new schemes
Arc Legal Assistance has strengthened its presence in Northern Ireland with two new legal expense insurance schemes, that combined have more than doubled its book of business in the province.
GRP backs £25m premium Northern Irish broker's MBO
Northern Irish broker Abbey Bond Lovis has completed a management buyout backed by insurance investment vehicle Global Risk Partners.
Teleperformance to take over Liberty’s Northern Ireland contact centre
French outsourcing firm Teleperformance has struck a deal to manage Liberty Insurance's contact centre in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.
Europe: Brokers in Northern Ireland - challenges & opportunities
Recent M&A activity in Northern Ireland has shaken up the region's insurance industry, bringing the future of high street brokers in the province under the microscope.
Applied Systems to support Relay's push into Northern Irish market
US-based technology firm Applied Systems has struck a partnership deal designed to support Irish intermediary software provider Relay’s expansion into the Northern Irish market.
Regional Review: Belfast
For a community that has been forced to overcome more than its fair share of troubles in the last century, members of Belfast’s general insurance market may be forgiven for being cautious with their optimism regarding the future prosperity of the sector…
Blog: Private sector pain for brokers part of the price of peace in Northern Ireland
It is almost 17 years to the day since the Good Friday Agreement brought an end to 30 years of sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland, yet the lasting legacy of ‘The Troubles’ continues to have a profound effect on the local economy and the general…
Willis Northern Ireland MD Workman departs
Willis Northern Ireland managing director David Workman has stepped down after 28 years at the broker, Post understands.
Aviva eyes Belfast relocation as claims function closes
Aviva is to move to a new office development in Belfast after notifying regional brokers of the closure of its claims function a month ahead of schedule.
CFS boss Campbell to lead BLM's Irish business following merger
Campbell Fitzpatrick Solicitors managing partner Peter Campbell is to lead BLM’s Irish business following the completion of the merger between the two law firms.
AIG to re-align distribution function in Scotland and Northern Ireland
AIG has named casualty business boss Ross McLeod as head of its new Glasgow office amid the re-alignment of its distribution function in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Job cuts expected as Aviva prepares to close Belfast claims function
Aviva has confirmed it will close its Belfast claims function by the end of April next year in a move that is expected to result in around 30 redundancies.
BLM brings Greenwoods marine team on board
Law firm BLM has appointed a new team to specialise in marine-related insurance claims.
Northern Ireland firm's contact centre creates 49 jobs
Northern Ireland business Lakeland Trading Solutions has set up a contact centre in Enniskillen creating 49 jobs over the next three years.
Northern Irish broker partners with Assembly to create 60 Newry jobs
Independent broker Autoline has partnered with the Northern Irish Assembly to create 60 new jobs at its Newry headquarters.
BLM beefs up Irish presence by joining forces with CFS
BLM is to incorporate Northern Irish risk and insurance law firm Campbell Fitzpatrick Solicitors in a move that will result in the combined operation being bolstered by 21 legal experts, including eight partners.
Catlin cranks up UK General commercial capacity stake as Ageas steps aside
UK General has extended its capacity arrangement with Catlin to include commercial motor in a deal that has signalled the end of Ageas’ relationship with the managing general agent’s commercial arm.
Hughes’ Murphy joins Apricot
Northern Irish broker Apricot has recruited Elaine Murphy from Hughes to serve as Belfast branch manager.
Gable expands into Ireland with Precision deal
Liechtenstein-based Gable has completed a new agreement that will see the firm collaborate with Irish managing general agent Precision Underwriting.
Willis & Co plans Irish expansion with new Coleraine office
Independent northern Irish broker Willis & Company has opened a new office in Coleraine.