Ireland
GRP makes first Irish deal
Consolidator makes Dublin-based Crotty Insurance Brokers its Irish hub as it announces plans to make further deals in the Republic of Ireland.
Aviva Ireland GI CEO launches legal proceedings against the provider - report
John Quinlan, who has been on leave for almost eight months, is looking to sue Aviva, writes The Irish Times.
Ex RSA Ireland CFO O'Connor fined €70,000 and banned for 8 years
Action follows the provider's failure to maintain sufficient technical reserves between February 2010 and September 2013.
Aon to merge with Willis Towers Watson to create $80bn company
The $30bn deal will see the combined business operate under the Aon brand led by Aon CEO Greg Case, with the transaction expected to go through in the first half of 2021.
FSCS declares CBL Insurance Europe has failed
The Ireland-based insurer was placed in administration in 2018 and was ordered to stop paying claims last December.
MCL restructures Irish operation amid Brexit uncertainty
Motor broker MCL relocates and registers Irish operation to Swords, Dublin to enable it to continue trading as normal following UK’s EU exit.
XL division absorbs Axa Corporate Solutions and Axa Art
Merger had originally been expected to be completed by the end of 2018.
Aston Lark announces Irish CEO and CFO
Firm poised to make further acquisitions in Ireland under new leadership.
CBL Insurance Europe ordered to cease paying claims
Ireland-based insurer was placed in administration in 2018.
Aston Lark makes second Irish deal
Purchase of commercial lines specialist Wright Insurance Brokers follows its deal for Dublin-headquartered Robertson Low in January.
Aon moves jurisdiction from the UK to Ireland due to Brexit
Broker is retaining its London headquarters and noted that its “commitment to the UK and the important London insurance market remains unchanged”.
PIB sets sights on long term investment deal
The recently re-financed business is aiming to find a longer-term backer in 2021.
Axa XL partly pulls out of leisure
Insurer to stop working with UK-based coverholder LeisureInsure from 1 August in a move which hits the Irish market.
News analysis: Brokers branch out into Europe as Brexit countdown continues
As the uncertainty over Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement drags on, many brokers have made moves to try to offset any changes to rules governing trade with European Union countries
Arag buys the Das Irish business
The Irish office will be managed by the UK team and the move assists with potential issues arising from Brexit.
PIB sets sights on Europe
Business to expand into more countries in Europe after buying Optis Insurance in Ireland.
PIB Group expands into Ireland
The business now has an Irish base following the acquisition of Optis Insurance as PIB prepares for Brexit.
Aston Lark reveals plans to expand in Ireland
More deals in the pipeline as Irish regulator approves purchase of Dublin-based Robertson Low.
UK signs post-Brexit insurance deal with Switzerland
Zurich boss Tulsi Naidu welcomes the arrangement.
Aston Lark buys Irish broker Robertson Low
First international acquisition for the firm.
Cross-border broker partnership plans escalate ahead of Brexit
Irish broker Arachas boss Conor Brennan says UK brokers are increasingly looking to collaborate with brokers based in Ireland.
Willis IRM recruiting for growth in Northern Ireland
Broker hails independent status after recent Autoline deal.
RSA Insurance Ireland fined €3.5m
The Central Bank of Ireland imposes the fine for regulatory breaches relating to large loss claims and accounting irregularities.
Miles Smith backers buy The Underwriting Exchange and LIME
Miles Smith and TUE Companies to keep own brands as separate businesses in expanded group.