Northern Ireland
Aviva appoints new Ireland CEO to oversee structural overhaul
Aviva has appointed Seán Egan to the role of chief executive officer, Aviva Ireland, subject to regulatory and board approval.
Anglo Irish to challenge Quinn bankruptcy
The Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, formerly the Anglo Irish Bank, is set to challenge Sean Quinn’s insolvency proceedings in Northern Ireland, according to the Irish Independent.
RSA’s Brown promotes European focus as opportunity for UK brokers
RSA boss Adrian Brown has reassured UK brokers that the firm’s recent restructure of its executive team will have no negative impact on domestic commitments.
AIB to challenge Quinn’s bankruptcy
Anglo Irish Bank is set to challenge Sean Quinn’s insolvency proceedings in Northern Ireland, according to the Irish Independent.
Damages & asbestos: Contrast and compare
Two personal injury compensation disputes have used judicial review proceedings to challenge the substance of the law. Neither were successful but will they still have consequences?
APIL issues access to justice warning for NI
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has warned that victims of injury in Northern Ireland are at risk of being denied full and proper access to justice after a report recommended restrictions should be made to civil legal cases.
Your say: Breaking old ground
I could have taken exception with Keith Stern giving the impression he is a pioneer in the UK provinces attracting business into the Lloyd’s market, but that would have been counterproductive.
Comment - Civil litigation: You’re part of the problem
When the insurance industry launches a campaign to reform our “broken civil litigation system” it predictably wheels out dodgy statistics – including that complete nonsense of a report from Frontier Economics again — and dubious ‘facts’. It conveniently…
Interview - Keith Stern: Raising the regional profile of Lloyd's
Tasked with rejuvenating Lloyd’s in the UK, as others look to international expansion, Keith Stern talks to Leigh Jackson about raising its regional profile and how he plans to overcome some common misconceptions.
Postbox: Squaring a difficult circle
David Bonehill's letter 'Bursting for Improvement' quite correctly referenced the scale of the burst pipe and escape-of-water claims either side of last Christmas. He also correctly identified the finite resource that is the UK loss adjusting profession…
Interview - Charles Earle: Aiming high with Arista-cratic Earle
Despite falling short of his initial five-year plan, Charles Earle has still seen Arista make considerable achievements. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his philosophy surrounding underwriting control, system transparency and acquisition plans.
Kennedys opens ninth international office
Dispute resolution law firm Kennedys has created an Irish operation through a merger with Dublin firm O'Hare O'Connor Walshe.
MA Assist wins exclusive RSA commercial contract
RSA has appointed MA Assist as sole repair supplier for its commercial property claims.
Rural reveals 5% agricultural market share aim
Specialist underwriting agency Rural Insurance is aiming to double its gross written premium and win a 5% share of the agricultural insurance market within three years.
Irish brokers wary of Quinn business model after takeover
Uncertainty remains over the business model of the former Quinn Insurance, following its takeover by Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank, according to Irish brokers.
Quinn sale to Liberty signed
The joint administrators of Quinn Insurance, Michael McAteer and Paul McCann of Grant Thornton, have announced the acquisition by Liberty Mutual, a joint venture between Liberty Mutual and JVNewco, of QIL.
Merlin moves to new NI office
Claims management company Merlin is set to move to new premises in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
30 staff to be cut as part of Quinn buyout
Thirty additional staff are set to lose their jobs at Quinn Insurance after a joint venture between Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank was confirmed as the preferred buyer for the business.
Mitsui confirms expansion into Ireland with Chubb defections
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has confirmed it is to establish branches in Dublin and Belfast as part of its expansion plans.
Mitsui confirms expansion into Ireland with Chubb defections
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has confirmed it is to establish branches in Dublin and Belfast as part of its expansion plans.
Chubb Ireland hit by senior defections with Mitsui tipped to benefit
Chubb has confirmed four key employees are leaving its operations in Ireland.
Arista bid to double GWP
Arista Insurance is to target cross-selling opportunities in a bid to double its gross written premium to between £120m and £150m by 2014.
Post history - 50 years ago: Post history: abstinence insurer wins approval
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from 50 years ago reveals.
Government considers NI corporation tax devolution
The government has outlined potential plans to grant the Northern Ireland Executive the power to set its own rates for corporation tax.