Ireland
Western European deal-making "fragile" in July
Western European deal-making in July has been described as “fragile” by Zephyr researchers who recorded 1150 M&A deals worth a combined €39 091m in the past month – the weakest monthly result since August 2010.
Irish underwriter targets UK market
The managing director of an independently owned Irish underwriting agency has set his sights on the UK after signing a deal with Axa Ireland to launch a new motor product for its local market.
Mobile phone insurance: We've got your number
Mobile phone insurance is a high-frequency claims product but has been criticised by the ombudsman and consumer groups. Ralph Savage reviews the sector to discover if this niche is offering value for money.
Swiss Re breaks protocol to deny Quinn links as regulators probe claims
The Malta Financial Services Authority and Irish financial regulator, Central Bank of Ireland, are in discussions to establish how stories surfaced that Quinn Insurance founder Sean Quinn was set to return with a new underwriting vehicle, Post has…
Post Magazine – 28 July 2011
This week the Post team reports on the confusion over reports in the Irish press that Quinn Insurance founder Sean Quinn has acquired a Malta-based insurance licence and as set to launch new company Q2 in competition with his former business which fell…
Swiss Re denies Quinn links as regulators probe claims – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories.
Sean Quinn’s new venture has no Malta licence
The Malta Financial Services Authority has denied reports that Sean Quinn has a Malta- based insurance licence for his new insurance company, Q2, according to sister publication Insurance Age.
Sean Quinn’s new venture has no Malta licence
The Malta Financial Services Authority has denied reports that Sean Quinn has a Malta- based insurance licence for his new insurance company, Q2, according to sister publication Insurance Age.
Irish Quinn founder plans insurance return via Malta
Sean Quinn, founder of troubled Irish insurer Quinn, is understood to have acquired a Malta-based insurance licence to help his return to the insurance market.
View from the Top: Time for a new way of working with risk
Having recently attended the Airmic conference in Bournemouth, it struck me how much the risk management profession has changed over the last decade.
Risk management: the issue of local v global
Companies are increasingly becoming global but as Tracey Clayton argues this does not always mean that having a global insurance programme forced on them is the best option.
Matthews quits Irish Setanta Insurance over differences
Setanta Insurance chief executive Mike Matthews is to leave the company after investors failed to back his vision to grow the business within Ireland and internationally.
Axa regains TUI travel contract from Mondial
Axa Personal Lines has ousted Mondial Assistance as underwriter for travel giant TUI, following a successful tender bid to win back the three-year contract. It comes less than a week after Axa sealed a similar deal to retain the Lloyds TSB travel…
Perils extends to Norway and Sweden
Catastrophe data provider Perils has extended its market coverage to include Norway and Sweden so all areas that could be hit by a European windstorm are covered.
Perils extends to Norway and Sweden
Catastrophe data provider Perils has extended its market coverage to include Norway and Sweden so all areas that could be hit by a European windstorm are covered.
British Insurance Awards 2011: A star performance
YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR AWARD - WINNER - TOM STEPHENSON, WILLIS
British Insurance Awards 2011: The dynamic duo
THE TECHNOLOGY AWARD – WINNER – WILLIS AND ACTURIS
Scheffel replaces Berger as Allianz corporate boss in London
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has confirmed new CEOs from within its existing management team for two of its most important regions with effect from October.
Scheffel replaces Berger as Allianz corporate boss in London
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has confirmed new CEOs from within its existing management team for two of its most important regions with effect from October.
Winners speak out from BIA 2011
Re-live the 2011 British Insurance Awards with this short video featuring many of the winners giving their responses to being acclaimed at the Royal Albert Hall.
Assurant Solutions appoints new European legal director
Assurant Solutions has appointed Christian Graville as European legal director.
Assurant Solutions appoints new European legal director
Assurant Solutions has appointed Christian Graville as European legal director.
Dry weather sparks fire risk
Ecclesiastical has warned that buildings with traditional thatched roofs face an increased fire risk as months of uncharacteristically warm conditions with below average rainfall in England and Wales have left thatched roofs drier than usual and so…
Dry weather sparks fire risk
Ecclesiastical has warned that buildings with traditional thatched roofs face an increased fire risk as months of uncharacteristically warm conditions with below average rainfall in England and Wales have left thatched roofs drier than usual and so…