Ireland
Aviva recruiting in Ireland
Aviva is to recruit 220 new staff in Ireland.
Aviva shakes up senior management
Aviva has made several appointments in its senior management team, as well as restructuring the top level into three groups.
Aviva's new chairman reveals insurer will leave 16 segments
Aviva's new chairman John McFarlane has announced the insurer will leave 16 underperforming business segments in a bid to focus on higher returns.
Quinn faces 'punitive' action over contempt ruling
A judge has told Seán Quinn it would be difficult to persuade her against enforcing ‘punitive’ action against him, after he was found in contempt of court for putting assets beyond the reach of the former Anglo-Irish Bank.
New leader for Marsh UK and Ireland
Marsh has appointed Mark Weil as CEO, overseeing the broker’s UK and Ireland operations.
QBE appoints Ray Cox chairman in restructure
QBE has restructured its regional UK & Ireland operation.
Aviva confirms branch sale in Ireland
Aviva Ireland has agreed to sell 23 branches to One Direct, reducing its Irish presence to three.
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd's opens new service HQ in Dublin
MSI Management UK and Ireland, the new service company of Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s and a member of MS&AD Insurance, has opened its headquarters in Dublin.
JLT claims positive start to 2012
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) said its financial position remains strong, in an interim management statement covering the period between 1 January and 25 April 2012.
David Robinson to lead Ace UK and Ireland operation
Ace Group has appointed David Robinson as regional president, UK and Ireland, replacing Richard Pryce.
Liberty grows its crisis management team
Liberty International Underwriters Europe (LIU Europe) has appointed Brenda Whelan as senior underwriter - crisis management.
RSA hoping to create jobs in Belfast
RSA will not be cutting any jobs in the wake of the revamp of its Northern Ireland operations.
RSA revamps Northern Ireland operation with £5m investment
RSA has announced a £5m investment in its Northern Ireland operations and said it intends to become the number one insurer across the whole of Ireland.
Bill for Quinn Insurance collapse could rise to €1bn
The collapse of Quinn Insurance could cost Irish policyholders almost €1bn (£0.8bn), the Irish Independent has reported.
Jobs fears over Travelers restructure
Travelers Insurance has confirmed that it has undertaken a strategic review of its underwriting function and is currently consulting with UK-based underwriting and operations staff regarding its plans.
Aviva Ireland job losses will be lower than expected
Aviva Ireland is to reduce the number of jobs it is cutting, but staff may instead face lower pay, the Irish Independent has reported.
Quinn purchaser sees net income slump
Liberty Mutual Holding has reported a 78.2% fall in net income to $365m (£232m) in 2011 from $1.68bn the previous year.
Aviva gears up for Irish branch sale
Aviva has set Friday 2 March as the deadline for first-round offers for its 26 Irish branches.
Quinn seeks to defend himself against Anglo Irish claims
Seán Quinn has told the Commercial Court in Dublin he wishes to personally defend the former Anglo Irish Bank’s claim that he has a liability for loans of €2.34bn (£1.98bn).
AM Best confirms RSA's 'A' rating
RSA has had its ‘A’ rating for financial strength confirmed by AM Best.
Quinn family closer to avoiding liability for Anglo loans
Seán Quinn’s wife, Patricia, and their five children are one step closer to avoiding liability for loans worth up to €2.34bn (£2bn), the Irish Times has reported.
Quinn Direct rebrand announcement imminent
Quinn Direct’s new owners are to launch the insurer’s new identity as Liberty Insurance later today, the Irish Independent has reported.
Insurers prosecuted for data protection breaches in Dublin
Zurich, Travelers and Irish insurer FBD have been prosecuted for breaching the Data Protection Act after pleading guilty to illegally using social welfare information on individuals at Dublin District Court.
XL reports $475m loss
XL has reported a net loss of $475m (£301.3m) for 2011 along with a combined operating ratio of 107.5% for property and casualty (P&C) business.