Ireland
Tax exemption option could lure back firms
Firms that have redomiciled for tax purposes could consider returning to the UK if a government-driven consultation on corporate tax for controlled foreign companies leads to substantial legislative changes, according to Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Interview - Rob Brown: The best job in the market
Despite being one to shun the limelight, Rob Brown, chief executive of Aon UK, has no qualms about answering his critics over the firm's carrier charge and contingent commissions, admitting he is pleased with progress to date. Daniel Dunkley reports.
Chubb names Ireland business development manager
Chubb has appointed Patrick Mettler to the role of country and business development manager, Ireland, effective 1 July 2011.
Chubb names Ireland business development manager
Chubb has appointed Patrick Mettler to the role of country and business development manager, Ireland, effective 1 July 2011.
Economic crisis in Greece to affect insurers' balance sheets
The economic crisis in debt-ridden Greece could adversely affect global insurers’ balance sheets, a financial and corporate consultancy firm has warned.
View from the Top: recent developments in captive Europe
Traditional captive domiciles in Europe include Guernsey and Gibraltar, as well as, in the European Union, Luxembourg, which is still dynamic and stable, and Ireland, which is in clear retraction. However, new developments are being seen in the market.
Quinn’s net loss increases to €905m
Quinn Insurance has increased the net loss made in 2009 by €200m to €905m to account for the pay-out to repay the banks and bondholders of the Quinn Group as part of its restructuring, according to accounts filed for the year ended 31 December 2009.
Quinn’s net loss increases to €905m
Quinn Insurance has increased the net loss made in 2009 by €200m to €905m to account for the pay-out to repay the banks and bondholders of the Quinn Group as part of its restructuring, according to accounts filed for the year ended 31 December 2009.
Assurant Solutions names European boss
Assurant Solutions has named Mike Balsley as president and chief executive for its European business unit.
Assurant Solutions names European boss
Assurant Solutions has named Mike Balsley as president and chief executive for its European business unit.
Career development & CSR: CILA and III to mutually recognise qualifications
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and the Insurance Institute of Ireland have reached an agreement to formally recognise each other's qualifications to promote closer co-operation and encourage professional development both in the UK and Republic…
Kennedys opens ninth international office
Dispute resolution law firm Kennedys has created an Irish operation through a merger with Dublin firm O'Hare O'Connor Walshe.
M&A - market update: Coming together
Merger and acquisition activity is finally on the rise following a long period of stagnation. Daniel Dunkley looks at what is behind the increase.
Quinn set to issue UK policies until end of 2012
Quinn Insurance will continue issuing new UK policies until the end of 2012 even though the insurer's new owners are only buying its Irish operations, according to the Irish Independent.
HDI-Gerling hires UK and Ireland liability head
Industrial Insurance Company HDI-Gerling has appointed Mark Appleton to the position of liability underwriting director for the UK and Ireland.
HDI-Gerling hires UK and Ireland liability head
Industrial Insurance Company HDI-Gerling has appointed Mark Appleton to the position of liability underwriting director for the UK and Ireland.
Europe: Cyber liability - Iberian peninsula
European firms are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals but there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to legislation to protect the customer. Paul Skinner examines what firms need to do to ensure they have adequate risk mitigation and loss…
Chartis names head of European risk management group
Chartis has appointed Jonathan Groves head of its Continental European risk management group which has staff in London, Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam, Milan, Dublin and Copenhagen.
Cyber liability - Iberian peninsula
European firms are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals but there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to legislation to protect the customer. Paul Skinner examines what firms need to do to ensure they have adequate risk mitigation and loss…
Chartis names head of European risk management group
Chartis has appointed Jonathan Groves head of its Continental European risk management group which has staff in London, Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam, Milan, Dublin and Copenhagen.
Kennedys creates Irish operation with merger
International litigation and dispute resolution firm, Kennedys has opened its ninth international office in Dublin.
Inflatable standards urged
Insurers have been urged to introduce new cover pre-requisites for inflatable amusements, after three children were injured when the bouncy castle they were playing on at a hotel in North Yorkshire came loose from its moorings and hit a telegraph pole.
Ironshore opens London branch
Ironshore has received approval from the Central Bank of Ireland, to open a branch office in London.
€1.7m Quinn fees approved by Court
The joint administrators of Quinn Insurance have had their fees of €1.7m for the first three months of the year approved by the High Court.