Insurer
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.
Allianz aims to cut BER settlement to five days
A new team has been appointed within the Allianz Insurance claims division to focus on beyond economical repair (BER) claims.
Zurich agrees to boost security following loss of personal data of nearly 50,000 clients
Zurich Insurance agrees to improve information security after losing over 46,000 individuals’ personal financial information.
Travelers hires team to head up Glasgow operation
Travelers has made several leadership appointments at its new regional office in Scotland.
IFB and MIB join forces to fight fraud
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has entered into an agreement with the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) for support services.
NMU expands into Northern Ireland
Former Allianz employee Roy Cunningham will join specialist insurer Northern Marine Underwriters (NMU) in Belfast.
One Business Insurance wins fleet deal
One Business Insurance, part of Brightside Group, has announced its intention to offer "market-leading" premiums on fleet insurance to Navman Wireless’ customer base
Bupa could cut up to 300 jobs
The health care insurer has warned that between 200 and 300 jobs may be in jeopardy.
Former RSA UK CEO McIntyre to join Fortis
Former RSA UK CEO Bridget McIntyre is in line to become a non executive director of Fortis.
Aviva launches media product
Aviva has launched a specialist media insurance product covering a range of businesses including on and offline publishers, marketing and advertising companies, photographers, broadcasters and local media.
KGM hires senior underwriter from NIG
KGM Motor Insurance has appointed David Martin as fleet class underwriter. Mr Martin has joined the business from NIG where he was senior motor underwriter
FM Global's gross premium rises to $4.7bn
FM Global has reported a 5.6% increase in gross premium in force to $4.7bn (£3.0bn) and net income of $840m in 2009.
Co-op reports rise in general insurance GWP
Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) has reported a 7.6% increase in general insurance gross written premiums to £424.3m in 2009, compared to £29.9m the previous year.
Admiral accused of discrimination and breaching race laws
Which? has claimed that the Admiral Group, which includes Bell, Diamond and Elephant.co.uk has broken race laws by charging customers who were born outside of the UK more than those born in the country
Majority seek broker recommendations when buying PMI, according to study
A recent survey by specialist healthcare insurer National Friendly has found that word of mouth is proving most effective in securing new private medical insurance (PMI) business for brokers
Liberty establishes permanent Birmingham presence in further regional push
Liberty International Underwriters Europe (LIU Europe) is expanding its regional operations into Birmingham with the appointment of Dave Canning as regional senior underwriter
NIG raids Axa, Hiscox and Travelers for regional underwriter chiefs
NIG has appointed seven area underwriting managers - including senior hires from Axa, Hiscox and Travelers - as part of a regional small to medium sized enterprise (SME) push.
Former NIG business development chief joins Brit
Brit Insurance has appointed Vivek Banga to the position of UK distribution leader.
Chile earthquake insured losses could reach $8bn
Chile earthquake set to become most expensive insured event ever to hit Latin America with estimated losses of up to $8bn, claims Cooper Gay.
Unite announces British Airways strike dates
BA cabin crew set to strike