Quinn Insurance
Quinn faces huge claim after burger factory fire
Beleaguered insurer Quinn is set to face a significant claim after a factory used by fast food giant Burger King was destroyed by fire, it has emerged.
Allianz head urges SRA to take PI action
Allianz head of financial lines Mark Carver has accused the Solicitors Regulation Authority of "burying its head in the sand" over the growing problems associated with professional indemnity insurance for the legal sector.
Catlin joins solicitors' PI market exodus
Bermuda-based insurer Catlin has become the latest player to withdraw from the troubled solicitors' professional indemnity insurance market.
Catlin to join solicitors' PI market exodus
Bermuda-based insurer Catlin has become the latest player to withdraw from the troubled solicitors' professional indemnity insurance market.
Quinn's business model was "deeply troubled"
A senior official at the Financial Regulator said its concerns about the insurer were not simply limited to intergroup loans and guarantees, the Irish Independent reports.
Solvency II - Cost V opportunity: A cost worth paying
After complaints over the amount of management time needed to comply with Solvency II and the costs associated with this, Rachel Gordon asks if the grumbles are justified.
Brokers concerned over Quinn duty of care legal action
Insurance brokers are worried they may not be able to rely on disclaimers given to clients who placed business with Quinn Insurance, according to reports.
Brokers concerned over Quinn duty of care legal action
Insurance brokers are worried they may not be able to rely on disclaimers given to clients who placed business with Quinn Insurance, according to reports.
Brockman unconcerned over past PAYG failures
The founder of telematics-based motor insurance provider Insure the Box has said its sole focus on pay-as-you-go technology makes it more likely to succeed where others have failed.
Quinn redundancies
The administrators for Quinn Insurance will not be enforcing compulsory redundancies at the beleagured insurer, after enough voluntary redundancies were taken up.
US insurer in exploratory talks about Quinn takeover
Anglo Irish Bank has held talks with US insurer Liberty Mutual about a possible joint approach to take control of Quinn Insurance it has been reported.
Five directors leave Quinn
Five directors have left the board of Quinn Group since the end of April, the Irish Times has reported.
Macquarie appointment
The appointment of advisory firm Macquarie for the sale of Quinn Insurance was set to be finalised as Post went to press on Tuesday.
German giant linked with Quinn bid
German insurance giant Talanx has become the latest name linked with a bid for Quinn Insurance.
German giant linked with Quinn bid
German insurance giant Talanx has become the latest name linked with a bid for Quinn Insurance.
Macquarie named as adviser for Quinn Insurance sale
The High Court has granted Quinn Insurance's administrators permission to appoint Macquarie Capital Europe to advise on the prospective sale of the group.
Macquarie named as adviser for Quinn Insurance sale
The High Court has granted Quinn Insurance's administrators permission to appoint Macquarie Capital Europe to advise on the prospective sale of the group.
Quinn administrators costs approved by High Court
The High Court has approved the costs to date incurred by the two joint administrators appointed to run the Quinn Insurance group, according to reports from Ireland.
Post in print - 3 June 2010
Post reporter Leigh Jackson gives a snapshot of some of the main news stories in this week's issue of Post.
Quinn shortlists sale trio
Three investment banks have been shortlisted by Quinn Insurance to assist with the sale of the business, with a winner to be appointed by the end of the week.
Quinn told to enforce 3000% rate hikes to secure UK commercial re-entry
Quinn Insurance may have to increase rates on its UK commercial premiums by 3000% to secure regulatory approval to re-enter the market.
Quinn told to enforce 3000% rate hikes to secure UK commercial re-entry
Quinn Insurance may have to increase rates on its UK commercial premiums by 3000% to secure regulatory approval to re-enter the market.
Sampo denies Quinn rumours
Sampo has denied rumours it is in talks over purchasing troubled Irish insurer Quinn in the Finnish press.
Quinn confirms number of voluntary redundancy applications exceeds target
In a statement Quinn said that the deadline for receiving ‘expressions of interest’ for voluntary redundancy has now passed and it has advised the employee representative committees it will revert to all voluntary redundancy applicants no later than 14…