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IGI opens IRIS portal
IGI Insurance has launched its new online broker portal, IRIS
Chubb warns new fit note will not create "duty of care"
The insurer said the new Government scheme could potentially raise some questions with regards to employer’s insurance liability in the event of a claim from an employee
Thousands flock to Quinn protest rally
About 6,000 protestors have turned out in support of Quinn Insurance workers at events in Dublin and Cavan.
Torus enters financial lines market
Torus UK has entered into the financial lines marketplace in London through a newly formed underwriting agency Torus Executive Risks (TER).
New finance director for HSB
HSB Engineering Insurance has promoted Steve Worrall to the position of finance director
MMA joins fight against fraud with SIRA
MMA has signed up to the Syndicated Intelligence for Risk Avoidance (SIRA) system
Crash for cash gang sentenced
Following an investigation by Merseyside police, 25 defendants have received sentences ranging from imprisonment to community orders.
Motorsport market welcomes two new schemes
The motorsport risk market has received a boost with the launch of two new facilities.
Jackson report may shape Allianz legal expenses business, says CEO
Allianz UK chief executive, Andrew Torrance, admitted the company may restructure its legal expenses business in light of the Jackson report if the expected impact on the ATE market materialised.
Fortis rebrand and expansion on horizon despite profit loss
Fortis UK is to expand its commercial ambitions in the wake of a near £50m drop in profits and ahead of an enforced rebrand.
Admiral denies watchdog's race discrimination allegations
The insurance industry has come under the microscope following allegations that Admiral breached race discrimination laws.
UK General hoping to stand out by sharing risk
UK General is prepared to share underwriting risk with potential insurer partners in an attempt to distance itself from the Primary General business model and name.
The UK history of Quinn Insurance
Following an application by the Irish Financial Regulator, the High Court has appointed joint provisional administrators to Quinn Insurance.
Could Quinn downfall trigger a hard market?
The Irish Financial Regulator's decision to stop Quinn Insurance writing new business in the UK could kick-start a return to a hard market, industry experts have claimed.
PB Week: Clive Galbraith's guest blog
Clive Galbraith, chairman of Hastings-based broker Green Campbell Fisk, is PB's latest guest blogger
Prime Professions seeks guidance from regulators over Quinn
Broker which placed 1600 solicitors' professional indemnity policies with Quinn says it is keeping clients informed but has no new information
Law firm claims Quinn's woes linked to Irish economy
Hugh Evans, financial litigation partner at DLA Piper, said the move to place Quinn Insurance into provisional administration is an example of Irish economy woes "spilling over into the UK".
Quinn describes administration decision as "deeply disappointing"
As of today the Financial Regulator has placed Quinn Insurance into provisional administration.
Irish regulator investigates Quinn
The Irish Financial Regulator has directed Quinn Insurance to cease writing new business in the UK.
Quinn Insurance enters administration
The High Court has this morning appointed provisional administrators to Quinn Insurance, owner of Quinn Direct and Quinn Healthcare, on an application by the Financial Regulator
Fraudulent personal injury claims reaching "epidemic" levels, according to research
Nine out of 10 (89%) solicitors think the 'no win no fee' system has encouraged more people to make fraudulent personal injury claims, according to research from LV.
Hubbard bags another non-exec role
Total Broker Solutions (TBS) has announced two senior appointments to its board.