Northern Ireland
ABI: no bias against NI
There is no fundamental bias against the Northern Irish motor and property markets — and higher costs in the legal system are the reason personal injury claims tend to be steeper.
Hughes increases IT investment with Open GI
Hughes Insurance said it has expanded its Open GI system as part of a long term deal to support future business growth.
US "elevated" up as Aon unveils 2010 Terrorism Threat Map
International counterterrorism efforts appear to be stifling the ability of terrorist groups to mount significant attacks on the scale of those of September 11, 2001, according to the 2010 Aon Terrorism Threat Map.
US "elevated" up as Aon unveils 2010 Terrorism Threat Map
International counterterrorism efforts appear to be stifling the ability of terrorist groups to mount significant attacks on the scale of those of September 11, 2001, according to the 2010 Aon Terrorism Threat Map.
Family member of Sean Quinn to buy insurance business
A close family member of Sean Quinn is planning to purchase the crisis-hit Quinn Insurance, reports the Belfast Telegraph.
BLP appoints three sales reps
Building defects insurance specialist BLP has appointed three salespeople. Brian Kilroy joins as business development manager and will head up the sales operation.
Sean Quinn speaks out on redundancies
Founder of Quinn Group Sean Quinn has spoken out about the impending job losses at Quinn Insurance.
Half of Quinn's Manchester staff face redundancy
Almost half of Quinn Insurance’s Manchester staff have been told they face redundancy as part of the 900 losses announced earlier today.
Quinn Insurance announces redundancy programme affecting 900 people
The Joint Administrators of Quinn Insurance today announced that the company is beginning a consultation process on a proposed redundancy programme affecting approximately 900 people.
Quinn Insurance employees to learn their fate today
Quinn Insurance workers are to be briefed later today on the scale of the redundancies facing the company arising from its insolvencies issues, the Irish Times has reported.
Fortis extends self-employed offering
Fortis has revamped its liability product for the self-employed. Semploy Extra, which has been launched following a comprehensive review of its existing Semploy offering, will be available for new and existing clients from 31 May.
Quinn to lay off 800, claims report
Grant Thornton, the administrators of Quinn Insurance, plan to make about 800 staff redundant as part of a major downsizing of the insurer, it has been reported.
Quinn employees set to hold further meetings with politicians tomorrow
In a statement Quinn said employees are holding meetings with politicians North and South of the border on 29 April, to express its concerns at the ongoing situation regarding the UK ban of which 90% is still being imposed.
Quinn Insurance administrator prepares staff for cuts
The administrator of Quinn Insurance has indicated that it will have to cut jobs to keep the business viable.
Quinn Insurance administrator prepares staff for cuts
The administrator of Quinn Insurance has indicated that it will have to cut jobs to keep the business viable.
Regulator gives Quinn green light for partial UK underwriting return
The Financial Regulator has today modified the direction issued to Quinn Insurance to permit the company to write motor insurance cover for provisional driver licence holders in the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland).
Regulator gives Quinn green light for partial UK underwriting return
The Financial Regulator has today modified the direction issued to Quinn Insurance to permit the company to write motor insurance cover for provisional driver licence holders in the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland).
Quinn employees applying pressure for reopening of UK business
In a statement sent out on behalf of Quinn employees, it said it has been having ongoing discussions with various bodies and politicians and is still determined to keep the pressure on for the re-opening of UK business.
Quinn Insurance given £5.5m in UK government grants
Quinn Insurance has received £5.5m in government support in Northern Ireland alone, according to the latest reports.
Quinn Insurance given £5.5m in UK government grants
Quinn Insurance has received £5.5m in government support in Northern Ireland alone, according to the latest reports.
Dawson Whyte land NI pub advisory role
Insurance and risk management firm Dawson Whyte has been appointed to provide support to members of the Northern Irish pub association The Federation of the Retail Licensed Trade.
RSA achieves 90% target for promise
RSA has rolled out its 'broker promise' initiative across its entire middle-market business, following its initial launch last year.
Giant
Colin Hutchinson has been appointed senior regional underwriter at Giant to head up the Belfast office it opened last year.
UK General announces restructure of its branch network
UK General has unveiled the latest stage of its strategy for the SME commercial market, confirming Fortis as capacity provider for SME business and rural.