Ireland
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…
Motor - Provisional drivers: Practice makes perfect
Rachel Gordon reports on the growing trend for motor insurers to offer cover to drivers holding a provisional licence.
Quinn administrator biding time over redundancies
The true level of take-up for the offer of voluntary redundancy among Quinn Insurance staff may not be known until the second week of June.
Irish regulator warns of post-crisis surpervisory scepticism
The Financial Regulator, Matthew Elderfield, has warned Irish insurers that he will be more interventionist, rather than wait for a market failure to manifest itself and then cautiously weigh up the costs and benefits of a response.
Irish regulator warns of post-crisis surpervisory scepticism
The Financial Regulator, Matthew Elderfield, has warned Irish insurers that he will be more interventionist, rather than wait for a market failure to manifest itself and then cautiously weigh up the costs and benefits of a response.
QBE Europe names new legal head
QBE Europe has appointed Esther Felton as head of legal for its European operations as part of an ongoing drive to develop its dedicated in-house legal capabilities.
QBE Europe names new legal head
QBE Europe has appointed Esther Felton as head of legal for its European operations as part of an ongoing drive to develop its dedicated in-house legal capabilities.
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.
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.