Quinn Insurance
Irish regulator settles with former Quinn director
The Central Bank of Ireland has reached a settlement with former Quinn Insurance director Kevin Lunney.
Quinn Insurance managers subject to regulatory inquiry
The Central Bank of Ireland is to conduct an inquiry into former managers of Quinn Insurance who it has "reasonable grounds" to suspect were involved in breaches of insurance regulations.
Catalina completes Quinn legacy liabilities transfer
Catalina Holdings has completed the portfolio transfer of legacy insurance liabilities from Quinn Insurance.
Liberty to axe 270 jobs in Ireland and withdraw from UK motor
Loss making Liberty Insurance is cutting 250 jobs in Ireland and a further 20 in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland over the next 18 months.
Quinn administrators' 'negligence' suit progressing against PWC
Legal pleadings in litigation involving Quinn Insurance’s administrators and the defunct insurer’s accountancy firm PWC are expected to be finalised this summer, with a potential full hearing likely to conclude in 2017.
Quinn sees legacy liabilities portfolio pass to Catalina
Catalina Holdings has reached an agreement with Quinn Insurance for the portfolio transfer of legacy insurance liabilities.
Quinn family seeking compensation from state in £3.6bn lawsuit
The family of Quinn Insurance founder Sean Quinn has filed a €4.5bn (£3.6bn) lawsuit against the Central Bank of Ireland, the Minister of Finance and 10 directors of the Anglo Irish Bank.
Ireland: Bouncing back
While the Irish insurance market has endured a troubled period since the economic downturn, a number of recent developments suggest better times are on the horizon
Solicitors' PI: Taking a gamble
While their low prices make unrated carriers an attractive option for solicitors seeking professional indemnity insurance, are they worth the risk? And do small law firms have any alternative?
New claims firm rises from Quinn's ashes
A new claims settlement firm established by claims managers left “in limbo” following Liberty’s acquisition of Quinn’s UK portfolio, plans to replicate the Quinn model across the UK.
Quinn liquidators look to sue PWC for 'negligent accounting'
Quinn Insurance liquidators are suing PWC Ireland for €1bn (£863m), having accused the professional services firm of negligent accounting.
Irish regulator decides against hitting Quinn with €5m fine
Collapsed Irish firm Quinn Insurance has avoided paying out fines of up to €5m (£4.3m) after the Central Bank of Ireland decided that it was not in the public interest.
Quinn fine 'not in the public interest', claims Irish regulator
The Central Bank of Ireland has reached a settlement with Quinn Insurance, in which a potential €5m (£4.3m) fine has been waived, as it is not deemed in the public interest.
Law Society’s motive behind new PI scheme called into question
Brokers doubtful scheme will mitigate threat posed by unrated insurers.
View from the Top: Do not adjust your sets
So here we go again. Nine months after offering renewal to 1300 UK law firms – and less than two years after they entered the market – an unrated insurer, with a ‘passport’ into the UK insurance market, has been forced to cease trading having been…
Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity: Domino effect
As solicitors and the wider industry prepare for the fallout from the Balva scandal, predictions suggest some firms could fall onto the breadline. Are they right?
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Balva’s UK ban raises questions over SRA list of qualifying PI insurers
A move by the Latvian regulator to suspend the passporting rights of Riga-based insurer Balva has reignited broker concerns about the presence of unrated insurance companies operating in the UK market.
Liberty to cut 285 Irish jobs
Liberty Insurance, the company which took over Quinn after it went into administration, is to make 285 Irish staff redundant.
Liberty to axe Irish jobs
Liberty Insurance is to shed 285 jobs in Irish offices on both sides of the border.
Quinn Insurance founder faces nine-week jail term
Sean Quinn, the founder of Quinn Insurance, has been handed a nine-week jail sentence for contempt of court.