Ireland
Hiscox launches its online trading platform in Ireland
Hiscox Trader, Hiscox’s online trading facility, has been launched in Ireland following its UK launch earlier this year.
DIMA appoints David Stafford as chairman and Eddy Van Cutsem as interim CEO
The Dublin International Insurance and Management Association has appointed David Stafford as chairman, taking over from Marco Nuvoloni.
Enterprise collapse will affect 14,000 motorists
A Zurich-owned Managing General Agent will reimburse outstanding premiums to Irish motorists who have been affected following the collapse of Enterprise Insurance on Friday.
Am Trust acquires Arc Legal Assistance for undisclosed amount
Am Trust International has acquired Arc Legal Assistance for an undisclosed amount.
Beazley CEO celebrates 10 years in Asia; investigates Ireland passport
Andrew Horton, CEO of Beazley, is in Singapore this week to celebrate 10 years writing business in the continent.
MGA looking to redomicile to Ireland following Brexit vote
A Kent-based intermediary has said “all options are open” following a Brexit vote, as its parent company CBL Insurance said the firm could redomicile to Dublin.
XL Group to redomicile to Bermuda from Ireland
XL ordinary shareholders have approved a scheme of arrangement that will change the place of incorporation of the parent holding company to Bermuda from Ireland.
Liberty to make 70 redundancies in Ireland
Liberty Insurance is realigning its commercial insurance and back office functions in Ireland with an expected 70 redundancies as a result.
Euro 2016: Italy v Ireland chemicals/pharmaceuticals match-up - Final score 4:4
Italy is meeting Ireland in the group stage of Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Belgium v Ireland food match-up - Final score 4:5
Belgium is meeting Ireland in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of food industry performances and trading risks?
Insurers back Axa's call for consistent injury awards in Ireland amid 30% motor premium increases
Insurers in Ireland are backing a call by Axa for more consistent personal injury awards amid concerns the body established to handle personal injury claims and compensation in 2004 has lost its way.
Axa's Evans 'surprised' by competitors' flood figures
Axa's £80m flood bill did not materially affect its 2015 results, according to UK and Ireland group CEO Paul Evans, who was "surprised" at some of the results released by competitors.
Wipro beats out 20 to win RSA IT infrastructure contract
RSA has awarded Winpro the contract to deliver its infrastructure requirements across the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia.
RSA reaches out-of-court settlement with former Irish CEO Smith
RSA has reached an out-of-court settlement with the former CEO of its Irish operation Philip Smith.
Garwyn Ireland and Associated Loss Adjusters to rebrand as Davies Ireland
Garwyn Ireland and Associated Loss Adjusters will trade as Davies Ireland with managing director of Garwyn Ireland Peter Haran to lead the new group.
Aviva primes Irish health business for possible sale
Aviva is examining its Irish health insurance arm for a potential sale, Post understands, but the plan is in an early stage and no decisions have been made.
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.
Blanc to lead Axa Ireland as restructure continues
Axa UK will bring all of its insurance business under one leader with Axa Insurance CEO Amanda Blanc taking responsibility for Axa Ireland from 1 January 2016.
White Horse Insurance Ireland appoints Cega for emergency assistance
Assistance and claims provider Cega has been appointed to provide multi-lingual emergency assistance services for White Horse Insurance Ireland.
SAS to create 150 jobs in Ireland amid €40m investment
Business analytics firm SAS will create 150 jobs over three years as part of the expansion of its operations in Ireland in an investment of around €40m (£29.1m).
CEO change at Cunningham Lindsey Ireland as Cregan replaces Ryan
Cunningham Lindsey Ireland has promoted Gillian Cregan to the role of CEO following more than 15 years at the loss adjuster.
RSA reports record UK underwriting profits as Hester praises ‘excellent' progress
RSA has reported record UK underwriting profits of £77m and a combined operating ratio for the region of 94.4% for the first six months of 2015.
FRC announces investigation into former RSA Ireland staff
The Financial Reporting Council has decided to investigate the conduct of certain members of staff at RSA Insurance Ireland in the year ending 31 December 2012.
RSA claims Irish tribunal judgement is 'not supported by evidence'
RSA has confirmed its intention to appeal the decision of Ireland’s Employment Appeals Tribunal, which found in favour of former Irish CEO Philip Smith.