Northern Ireland
Regional Review: Belfast
For a community that has been forced to overcome more than its fair share of troubles in the last century, members of Belfast’s general insurance market may be forgiven for being cautious with their optimism regarding the future prosperity of the sector…
Blog: Private sector pain for brokers part of the price of peace in Northern Ireland
It is almost 17 years to the day since the Good Friday Agreement brought an end to 30 years of sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland, yet the lasting legacy of ‘The Troubles’ continues to have a profound effect on the local economy and the general…
Willis Northern Ireland MD Workman departs
Willis Northern Ireland managing director David Workman has stepped down after 28 years at the broker, Post understands.
Aviva eyes Belfast relocation as claims function closes
Aviva is to move to a new office development in Belfast after notifying regional brokers of the closure of its claims function a month ahead of schedule.
CFS boss Campbell to lead BLM's Irish business following merger
Campbell Fitzpatrick Solicitors managing partner Peter Campbell is to lead BLM’s Irish business following the completion of the merger between the two law firms.
AIG to re-align distribution function in Scotland and Northern Ireland
AIG has named casualty business boss Ross McLeod as head of its new Glasgow office amid the re-alignment of its distribution function in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Job cuts expected as Aviva prepares to close Belfast claims function
Aviva has confirmed it will close its Belfast claims function by the end of April next year in a move that is expected to result in around 30 redundancies.
BLM brings Greenwoods marine team on board
Law firm BLM has appointed a new team to specialise in marine-related insurance claims.
Northern Ireland firm's contact centre creates 49 jobs
Northern Ireland business Lakeland Trading Solutions has set up a contact centre in Enniskillen creating 49 jobs over the next three years.
Northern Irish broker partners with Assembly to create 60 Newry jobs
Independent broker Autoline has partnered with the Northern Irish Assembly to create 60 new jobs at its Newry headquarters.
BLM beefs up Irish presence by joining forces with CFS
BLM is to incorporate Northern Irish risk and insurance law firm Campbell Fitzpatrick Solicitors in a move that will result in the combined operation being bolstered by 21 legal experts, including eight partners.
Catlin cranks up UK General commercial capacity stake as Ageas steps aside
UK General has extended its capacity arrangement with Catlin to include commercial motor in a deal that has signalled the end of Ageas’ relationship with the managing general agent’s commercial arm.
Hughes’ Murphy joins Apricot
Northern Irish broker Apricot has recruited Elaine Murphy from Hughes to serve as Belfast branch manager.
Gable expands into Ireland with Precision deal
Liechtenstein-based Gable has completed a new agreement that will see the firm collaborate with Irish managing general agent Precision Underwriting.
Willis & Co plans Irish expansion with new Coleraine office
Independent northern Irish broker Willis & Company has opened a new office in Coleraine.
Oval snaps up Northern Irish broker Trotter and Reid
Oval has acquired the business of independent Northern Ireland broker Trotter and Reid for an undisclosed sum.
Market Moves - 10 April 2014
Who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
Motor MGA Hawkwell launches
Managing general agent Hawkwell Motor is targeting brokers across the UK and Northern Ireland after opening its doors for business.
Plum continues Irish roll-out with non-standard home cover
Specialist household insurance provider Plum Underwriting has started writing non-standard and mid net worth household in the Republic of Ireland.
Interview: David Johnson: Wrapped up in foil
Having been involved with the Forum of Insurance Lawyers since the early beginnings of his career, incoming president David Johnson is keen to make his mark during his tenure. He reveals how he plans to consolidate the organisation’s new found authority…
Market Moves: Big moves among brokers as Lyons and Trott re-emerge in new roles
A hectic spurt of recruitment this week saw some top-level moves at some of the UK’s largest brokers, with Gallagher recruiting an RSA account manager to help run sales in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Meanwhile. the Scottish broker’s former managing…
Autonet expands its offering on Quotezone
Autonet Insurance has launched its Carxtra brand on aggregator site Quotezone.
Plum eyes further expansion after Northern Ireland move
Plum Underwriting has moved ahead with plans to expand its underwriting footprint by beginning to write non-standard and mid-net worth household risks in Northern Ireland.
RSA acquires Aon’s Irish PL business
RSA has struck a deal to purchase AonInsure.ie, a personal lines price comparison site operated in Ireland by broking giant Aon.