Ireland
Nordic insurer Sampo most likely candidate to buy and break up RSA, says UBS
Allianz or Zurich most suited to buy provider's UK business, according to analyst.
RSA poised to publish "key findings" of Ireland PwC probe
Insurer confirms that verdict will be revealed on 9 January.
Place your bets for the next CEO at RSA
In undoubtedly the least scientific survey undertaken by Insurance Age this year, I’ve been asking punters at the Nags Head who should be the next CEO at RSA.
Hiscox restructures to create new UK and Europe business
Series of promotions as provider combines two units.
RSA's Brown: Lee's resignation was "the right thing to do"
No timescale for replacement appointment.
Brokers express RSA support amid Lee resignation
Market rallies around insurer following departure of group chief executive.
RSA begins new CEO hunt as Lee resigns amid £135m capital injection
RSA has today announced the resignation of Simon Lee, group chief executive.
RSA suffers month of setbacks
Brokers express concern over problems in Ireland, but say RSA is “big enough and ugly enough” to cope
No payout to Ireland chief Smith, confirms RSA
Provider stresses business as normal after Smith’s resignation statement.
RSA Ireland CEO accuses insurer of making him the "fall guy"
The head of RSA Ireland leaves just over two weeks after investigation is launched.
RSA Ireland adds warning to annual results after claims and finance issues
Provider warns on impact of investigation as it delivers annual filings.
S&P downgrades RSA with Ireland issues expected to result in losses
Provider's problems lead to ratings downgrade.
Plum launches HomeWorks in Republic of Ireland
Provider’s move follows expansion into Northern Ireland in July.
RSA insists 'it's business as usual' in Ireland and UK
Insurer claims problems at Irish operation will have no impact on brokers.
RSA Ireland uncovers claims and finance issues
Provider's Irish operation predicts its operating result will now be £70m lower.
Hastings raises £416.5m of debt financing
Hastings Insurance Group has placed £416.5m of senior secured bonds on the Irish Stock Exchange.
Liberty Mutual grows UK and Ireland business by a third
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has reported a 33% increase in its UK and Ireland commercial operation gross written premium (GWP).
Partnership claims telematics "first" in Irish markets
Octo Telematics has teamed with MCL Insurance Services to launch in the Irish market.
No rest for the wicked
August is usually when we reach the peak of the silly season (if you take a positive view of it – many would term it the trough).
Quinn Insurance returns to profits
Quinn Insurance and its subsidiaries returned to profit in 2012, although revenues more than halved to €223m [£191m] from €639m.
Ace promotes Bartolo to environmental risk role
Ace has appointed Emma Bartolo as UK and Ireland environmental risk manager as it targets further growth in the emerging specialist insurance line.
Chubb looks to strengthen in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Chubb has expanded Paddy Mettler's role as Ireland country and business development manager to include strategic business development for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Marsh creates corporate division and structure
Marsh has launched a new corporate division within its UK and Ireland business, bringing together its national corporate and risk management practices as well as Marsh Risk Consulting.
Towergate buys Dawson Whyte
Towergate Insurance has today announced the acquisition of Belfast-based Dawson Whyte.