Ireland
Quinn job cuts look set to be minimised by large voluntary take up
The administrator of Quinn Insurance has received 700 applications for voluntary redundancy according to weekend reports.
Quinn administrator denies conflict of interest over debtor
Quinn Insurance administrator Michael McAteer denied there was a conflict of interest in his involvement with another firm that owed Quinn millions.
Finnish insurer latest to be linked with Quinn bid
Anglo Irish Bank is in talks with Finnish insurance group Sampo, about a takeover of troubled Quinn Insurance.
Former EU ambassador chosen to lead new Irish financial services push
Ireland’s international financial services industry, in a private sector initiative, has announced its intention to create the role of chairman of IFSC Ireland.
Former EU ambassador chosen to lead new Irish financial services push
Ireland’s international financial services industry, in a private sector initiative, has announced its intention to create the role of chairman of IFSC Ireland.
US insurance giant admits Quinn interest
US insurance giant Liberty Mutual has contacted the administrators of Quinn Insurance to express an interest in taking over the company.
US insurance giant admits Quinn interest
US insurance giant Liberty Mutual has contacted the administrators of Quinn Insurance to express an interest in taking over the company.
Risk presentation key, claims international broker survey
According to new research commissioned by Bowring Marsh, the quality of the presentation of risk information is crucial to insureds obtaining the most competitive terms from insurers.
Risk presentation key, claims international broker survey
According to new research commissioned by Bowring Marsh, the quality of the presentation of risk information is crucial to insureds obtaining the most competitive terms from insurers.
Hiscox appoints Manchester, Scotland & Ireland bosses
Hiscox has appointed Bill Guiney to regional manager of its Manchester operation, and Hannah Hosking as regional manager, Scotland and Ireland.
Quinn administrator pulls plug on UK PI business
Quinn Insurance will not reopen its professional indemnity business in the UK despite the likelihood it will recommence underwriting other commercial lines.
XL remains in S&P 500 index
XL Capital will remain in Standard and Poor’s 500 index following redomestication of the parent holding company from the Cayman Islands to Ireland.
Quinn administrator pulls plug on UK PI business
Quinn Insurance will not reopen its professional indemnity business in the UK despite the likelihood it will recommence underwriting other commercial lines.
XL remains in S&P 500 index
XL Capital will remain in Standard and Poor’s 500 index following redomestication of the parent holding company from the Cayman Islands to Ireland.
Insurer ratings: The rate debate
With the troubles that have beset Quinn recently, Daniel Dunkley asks whether brokers should take more notice of whether an insurer has a rating or not.
Aviva sees "potential signs" of return to UK GI growth
Aviva today said it is "seeing signs of a return to volume growth" in its UK general insurance book.
Aviva sees "potential signs" of return to UK GI growth
Aviva today said it is "seeing signs of a return to volume growth" in its UK general insurance book.
Quinn administrators pushing for UK commercial return
The administrators for Quinn Insurance are applying to the Financial Regulator this week to re-open some commercial lines of business in the UK, according to reports.
Quinn administrators pushing for UK commercial return
The administrators for Quinn Insurance are applying to the Financial Regulator this week to re-open some commercial lines of business in the UK, according to reports.
Cologne Re of Dublin: Ratings withdrawn at company request
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it affirmed its 'A' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Ireland-based reinsurer Cologne Re of Dublin. The ratings were subsequently withdrawn at the company's request. The…
Post in print - 06 May 2010
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald provides a quick overview of this week's news, which includes, problems for the new government as it faces rehab lobby over lack of plans; Fortis and RBSI hailing the RTA portal link up success; Coverzones shutting shop…
Max Capital puts low cat loss down to "conservative underwriting"
Max Capital has reported net income of $36.4m for the quarter ended 31 March, compared to net income of $44.5m for Q1 2009.
XL shareholders approve Ireland move and renaming to "Group"
XL Capital has received ordinary shareholder approval changing the parent holding company’s place of incorporation from the Cayman Islands to Ireland.
XL shareholders approve Ireland move and renaming to "Group"
XL Capital has received ordinary shareholder approval changing the parent holding company’s place of incorporation from the Cayman Islands to Ireland.