Insurer
News Analysis: Quinntessential downfall
Quinn insurance and the Quinn Group are going through a crisis, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
News Analysis: Volcanic fallout
Andrew Tjaardstra reports on the aftermath of the Icelandic eruption.
Jelf appoints new insurance CEO
Jelf has announced the appointment of Phil Barton, group commercial director, to the newly created role of CEO of Jelf Insurance.
800 redundancies rumoured at Quinn
Quinn Insurance administrators have drawn up plans to make about 800 staff redundant, Irish state broadcaster RTE is reporting.
News review: April 2010
Capita Insurance Services set its sights on becoming the largest niche motor broker in the UK, according to the managing director of its most recent acquisition Sureterm Direct.
Industry movers
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Volcano fallout: A reputation turned to ashes
Stranded in Toulouse in the thick of the travel chaos, Martin Friel explains why it is public trust in the insurance industry, as well as the Eyjafjallajokull volcano, that has gone up in smoke.
Solicitors' PI: Quinn: the warning signs
Edward Murray traces Quinn Insurance's somewhat chequered history and asks why regulators allowed it to remain an approved insurer for so long before finally forcing it into administration last month.
Reportage - Biba focus: Seminar programme for day two
The Biba 2010 day two seminar programme.
Reportage - Biba focus: Seminar programme for day one
The Biba 2010 day one seminar programme.
Reportage - Biba focus: Exhibitors
Companies exhibiting at Biba 2010.
Reportage - Biba focus: Reasons why Biba thinks you should be there
There are many reasons why the Biba conference and exhibition has become an unmissable event in the broking calendar. Here are just a few:
Reportage - Biba focus: The Biba benefit
Who, what, when, where, why, how? Martin Friel provides a rundown on what to expect from this year's Biba conference.
Regional power hour – Glasgow : The e-factor
This month's regional power hour, sponsored by Ecclesiastical, asks what impact e-trading has had on the market and what concerns exist regarding its future. Liz McMahon reports.
Opinion: Editor's comment
It's all about surprises this month. There I was trapped in France mulling over how on earth a little Icelandic volcano could cause so much disruption for so many people for so long. How I was going to get back to work and how much would it cost were at…
Schemes news: Underwriting vehicle covers against modern security perils
An underwriting vehicle has been launched to cater for a 'new generation' of data security exposures that are not currently recognised by many insurers.
News: Horses and four courses at the Insurance Race Day
The third annual Insurance Race Day at Kempton Park on 20 April gave the insurance industry ample opportunity to catch up with old friends and colleagues and make new business contacts.
News: Axa makes host of appointments to boost SME
Axa Insurance has made a number of specialist appointments as part of a £200m business development drive to grow its small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) and mid-corporate business.
News: Opinions differ regarding true meaning of acquisition activity
Industry experts have voiced conflicting opinions over whether a recent rise in insurance market acquisitions signalled a return to the frenzied purchasing of the past or was merely a "blip".
News: Allianz committed to grow motor book with brokers
Allianz Commercial has signalled its intent to work closely with regional brokers to grow its motor trade book by 11%.
News: RSA set on becoming top three player despite industry doubt
RSA has vowed to get its small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) offering right as the market expressed scepticism that it could deliver on its ambition to become a top three player in the sector.
News: Das CEO assures UK exit rumours are 'nonsense'
The chief executive of legal expenses insurer Das has slammed industry speculation that it may be looking to pull out of the UK as "absolute nonsense".
News: Volcanic dust crisis likely to have little impact on insurance
The insurance industry's exposure to the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland will be limited despite the widespread disruption caused to the aviation industry.
News: Quinn UK ban reversed
Quinn Insurance has been given permission to re-enter the UK market despite an earlier decision by the Irish regulator preventing it from writing new business in the country.