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Quinn attracts three suitors
Three proposals for the purchase of Quinn Insurance have been submitted to Ireland's finance minister Michael Noonan, according to the Irish press.
Quinn attracts three suitors
Three proposals for the purchase of Quinn Insurance have been submitted to Ireland's finance minister Michael Noonan, according to the Irish press.
Towers Watson: Solvency II issues require swift resolution
Towers Watson has welcomed the results of the QIS5 study announced yesterday by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Towers Watson: Solvency II issues require swift resolution
Towers Watson has welcomed the results of the QIS5 study announced yesterday by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Japan economic losses “likely to exceed $100bn”
Losses from the earthquake which shook Japan last week could break the $100bn (£62.2bn) barrier, catastrophe modeling firm EQECAT has predicted.
Mobile phone validation service launched
An online claim validation service for mobile phones has been launched with the aim of helping insurers quickly validate claims.
Lord Myners raises gender question
The European Court of Justice ruling on gender has again been raised in Parliament.
RSA's Scotland boss heads to Aspen
RSA's Scotland & Northern Ireland regional director Annie Watson has left the firm to join Aspen.
Holiday extras chooses Good To Go Insurance
Specialist travel insurance website, Good To Go Insurance, which is part of the Ancile Insurance Group, has been selected by Holiday Extras to provide travel insurance for pre-existing medical conditions for clients over the age of 86.
Mapfre Abraxas agrees Volkswagen deal
Mapfre Assistance subsidiary Mapfre Abraxas has been selected by Volkswagen Financial Services as its provider of guaranteed asset protection insurance products.
Mapfre Abraxas agrees Volkswagen deal
Mapfre Assistance subsidiary Mapfre Abraxas has been selected by Volkswagen Financial Services as its provider of guaranteed asset protection insurance products.
Deloitte welcomes QIS5 transparency
Accountancy firm Deloitte has welcomed the recently published QIS5 impact study in relation to Solvency II.
Moody’s: QIS5 details insurer capital strength
Moody’s investors service has stated it believes the results of QIS5 – a pre-Solvency II study- confirm many insurers will not need to raise their capital base.
Moody’s: QIS5 details insurer capital strength
Moody’s investors service has stated it believes the results of QIS5 – a pre-Solvency II study- confirm many insurers will not need to raise their capital base.
SSP appoints director for UK and European insurer business
SSP has appointed David Waring as director of its UK and European insurer business.
SSP appoints director for UK and European insurer business
SSP has appointed David Waring as director of its UK and European insurer business.
Groupama calls for referral fees to be scrapped
Groupama Insurances has called for referral fees to be abolished and for the implementation of Lord Justice Jackson’s review of civil litigation costs.
Aviva reports 30% increase in cannabis claims
Aviva is warning landlords to be extra vigilant as it revealed a 30% year-on-year rise in cannabis farming claims – the highest level since it started recording the data in 2007.
QBE estimates quake exposure at $125m
Insurer QBE has estimated its exposure to the Japanese earthquake to be around $125m (£77.6m).
CEA: QIS5 reveals sector strength
The results of the fifth "and last" comprehensive quantitative impact study into the effects of the forthcoming EU regulatory regime, Solvency II have been published.
Chaucer confirms Japan nuclear plant involvement
Chaucer has confirmed it provides cover for Tokyo Electric Power Company, the owner and operator of three nuclear plants affected by the 11 March earthquake and tsunami. However the firm has played down the chances of a significant loss from the…
CEA: QIS5 reveals sector strength
The results of the fifth "and last" comprehensive quantitative impact study into the effects of the forthcoming EU regulatory regime, Solvency II have been published.
Macmillan Sheikh launches first scheme for security industry
The scheme will be administered by Macmillan Sheikh under a delegated authority binder agreement and has been developed with A-rated capacity from specialty insurer Inter Hannover.
Japan earthquake insured losses could top $35bn
The insured property losses caused by the devastating earthquake which struck Japan could reach $35bn (£21.7bn), catastrophe modelling firm Air Worldwide has warned.