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.
Axa appoints Amelie Breitburd as UK and Ireland CFO
Breitburd replaces Bertrand Poupart-Lafarge who was also interim CEO after Amanda Blanc left.
Axa XL to move EU arm to Dublin
Insurer is to move its principal EU insurance company from the UK to Ireland ahead of the Brexit deadline.
Irish regulator demands Brexit contingency plan from UK brokers
Options for UK brokers doing business in Ireland include partnering with a local broker or applying for authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland.
Marsh makes Alistair Fraser CEO of UK corporate division
Joe Grogan moves to be chairman of Marsh Ireland.
Principal reports large double digit turnover leap for 2017
Broker cites investment costs as profits fall.
Former Zurich UKGI boss Conor Brennan moves to Irish broker
He had been with the insurer in UK and Ireland since 2008.
Carole Nash and Axa remain committed to Republic of Ireland bike market
Broker and insurer have no plans to imitate MCE’s Brexit withdrawal.
MCE blames Brexit as it pulls out of Republic of Ireland
Firm to stop trading in the country on 30 March.
Provisional administrator appointed to CBL Insurance Europe
The insurer was ordered to stop writing new business by the Central Bank of Ireland last week.
CBL Insurance placed in interim liquidation in New Zealand - reports
New development does not impact CBL Insurance Europe, which was stopped from writing new business earlier this week.
CBL Insurance Europe ordered to stop writing new business immediately
Brokers and partners told to inform policyholders.
Travelers Europe opts for Dublin in response to Brexit
Insurer joins XL Group in choosing the Republic of Ireland.
Sompo picks Luxembourg for post-Brexit base
Insurer flags uncertainty over the terms of the final agreement for UK leaving EU.
XL Group picks Dublin as its post-Brexit EU hub
Insurer is to move its principal EU insurance company from the UK to Ireland next year.
Aon and Marsh offices in Ireland raided in competition investigation
The two brokers were visited by the European Commission which is investigating breaches of EU competition rules.
Chubb enhances package policy for technology companies
Insurer highlights improved cyber cover in new offering.