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Cologne Re of Dublin: Ratings withdrawn at company request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 The ratings were subsequently withdrawn at the company's request.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.
Regulator waits on UK plan
Quinn Insurance's administrators are to spend at least a week on actuarial analysis of the UK commercial lines market before submitting plans to the Financial Regulator about it re-entering further selected lines.
Half of Quinn's Manchester staff face redundancy
Almost half of Quinn Insurance’s Manchester staff have been told they face redundancy as part of the 900 losses announced earlier today.
Quinn Insurance announces redundancy programme affecting 900 people
The Joint Administrators of Quinn Insurance today announced that the company is beginning a consultation process on a proposed redundancy programme affecting approximately 900 people.
Quinn CEO admits insurance arm would be best served by new owner
The boss of Quinn has admitted that Quinn Insurance could be best served by a trade sale.
Quinn CEO admits insurance arm would be best served by new owner
The boss of Quinn has admitted that Quinn Insurance could be best served by a trade sale.
Bowring Marsh names global business development boss
International placement broker Bowring Marsh has named George Jones as its first ever global head of business development.
Quinn UK motor volumes slashed
Quinn Insurance has acknowledged its re-entry into the UK motor market will see it writing much lower volumes of business.
Bowring Marsh names global business development boss
International placement broker Bowring Marsh has named George Jones as its first ever global head of business development.
Quinn UK motor volumes slashed
Quinn Insurance has acknowledged its re-entry into the UK motor market will see it writing much lower volumes of business.
Quinn UK motor book back in business
Quinn Insurance has been authorised to recommence underwriting personal lines motor business in the UK.
Quinn UK motor book back in business
Quinn Insurance has been authorised to recommence underwriting personal lines motor business in the UK.
Quinn to lay off 800, claims report
Grant Thornton, the administrators of Quinn Insurance, plan to make about 800 staff redundant as part of a major downsizing of the insurer, it has been reported.
Willis international arm hit by "weak" UK and Ireland
Willis has reported net income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2010 was $204m, compared with $192m in the same period a year ago.
Speculation mounts over Quinn takover by UK construction giant
Construction firm Laing O’Rourke has held talks with the Quinn Group amid continuing speculation about a takeover of parts of its beleaguered business, according to reports in the Irish press.