Insurer Aviva's nine-month premiums rise 13% British insurer Aviva has today posted a 13% rise in its general insurance gross written premiums for the first nine months of the year, saying … Business • 16 Nov
Allianz retains outlook despite 30% slump in Q3 profit Allianz has today posted a 30% fall in third-quarter net profit, dragged down by claims from natural catastrophes, but kept its full-year profit outlook. Business • 10 Nov
Gallagher expands Ireland operations with Keaney deal Global insurance broker Gallagher has announced a deal to buy Dublin-based Keaney Insurance Brokers for an disclosed sum. Business • 06 Nov
Number of insurance firms in Ireland down 39% since '09 The number of insurance and reinsurance businesses based in Ireland has fallen 39% since 2009, a new study has found. Business • 12 Oct
Ardonagh and Markerstudy agree UK merger deal The Ardonagh Group and Markerstudy Group have agreed a merger deal between Markerstudy and Atlanta Group - Ardonagh's personal lines broking business - to create … Business • 15 Sep
Cost of settling liability claims down 12% in H1 The total cost of settled personal injury claims made under personal and employers' liability insurance policies during the first half of the year was 12% … Central Bank • 13 Jul
Insurance campaigners seek overdue report on legal fees Insurance reform campaigners have called for a Government commissioned report on legal fees, which is now a year overdue, to be submitted. Business • 01 Jun
Next stage of PIAB reform to commence in September The process of insurance reform is to take a further step forward in the coming months with the Government set to commence the second phase … Business • 29 May
Drivers interested in idea of long-term car insurance Almost half of drivers would support the introduction of some sort of long-term motor insurance, a new survey has found. Business • 19 May
Aviva paid €223m in general insurance claims in 2022 Aviva Insurance Ireland said today that it paid out €223m in claims to its general insurance customers and third-party claimants in 2022, an increase of … Business • 28 Apr
Over 10,000 claims made for uninsured driver accidents 10,376 claims were made over the last five years for accidents caused by uninsured and untraced drivers. Business • 25 Apr
Motor insurance premiums fell 5% in first half of 2022 Motor insurance premiums fell by 5% in the first six months of last year, according to new data compiled by the Central Bank of Ireland. Business • 26 Apr
Munster based insurance broker MBC bought by UK group Cork and Kerry based insurance broker, MBC Insurance, has been bought by UK firm Clear Group. Business • 14 Apr
Ardonagh buys Dutch insurance firm Klap Klap, the Dutch based insurance firm, is to be acquired by the European arm of the UK based Ardonagh Group. Business • 11 Apr
Don't lose sight of climate-related risks: Central Bank Pay policy at insurers and reinsurers must be consistent with the objectives of their business and risk strategy, culture and values around climate change risk, … Business • 27 Mar
South African insurer planning to enter Irish market South African short-term insurer OUTsurance Group said today that it plans to enter the Irish market next year. Business • 22 Mar
FBD Holdings reports lower pre-tax profits for 2022 Insurance group FBD Holdings has reported profit before tax of €74m for 2022, down from €110m in 2021. Business • 10 Mar
1 in 12 vehicles on Irish roads not insured - MIBI The number of uninsured private vehicles on Irish roads grew for the third year in a row, according to new research carried out by the … Business • 20 Feb
FBD forecasts significantly higher than expected profit Insurer FBD said it expects to record a profit before tax of at least €70m when its results for last year are published in March, … Business • 14 Feb
Natural disasters caused $313 billion economic loss Natural disasters, many driven by climate change, caused global economic losses of $313 billion in 2022, insurance broker Aon estimated today, of which less than … Business • 25 Jan
Under-insurance leaving householders exposed The levels of under-insurance in the market are growing with a Central Bank study showing an increase of 10 percentage points in the incidence of … Business • 22 Jan
Gallagher acquires First Ireland Risk Management Ltd Insurance broker Gallagher has acquired First Ireland Risk Management Limited, a Dublin based firm which employs over 120 risk professionals. Business • 17 Jan
One in 4 consumers switch insurance providers Eight out of 10 car and home insurance consumers engage with their provider on renewal and one in four switch, according to research conducted by … Business • 01 Dec 22
Irish Life Health to increase prices by 4.5% next year Irish Life Health is to increase the price of its plans by an average of 4.5% from the start of next year. Business • 25 Nov 22
Profits at motor insurers rose to record €176m in 2021 Motor insurers here saw their combined operating profits increase to a record level for the fifth straight year in a row last year, as lower … Business • 15 Nov 22
