Brothers appear in court charged with staging collision Two brothers have been before Limerick Circuit court charged in connection with staging a road traffic collision in order to claim compensation. Courts • 15 Jul 20
Brothers appear in court charged with staging collision Two brothers have been before Limerick Circuit court charged in connection with staging a road traffic collision in order to claim compensation. Courts • 15 Jul 20
FBD puts aside €22m to cover potential court case costs Insurer FBD Holdings has said it has put €22m aside to cover costs that may be incurred arising from all court cases involving pubs that are claiming cover for business interruption due to Covid-19 public health measures. Business • 24 Jun 20
FBD puts aside €22m to cover potential court case costs Insurer FBD Holdings has said it has put €22m aside to cover costs that may be incurred arising from all court cases involving pubs that are claiming cover for business interruption due to Covid-19 public health measures. Business • 24 Jun 20
French restaurant ruling puts claims on global menu AXA said today it would meet the bulk of claims from some restaurant owners after a Paris court ruled last week the French insurer should pay one owner two-months' worth of coronavirus-related revenue losses. Business • 26 May 20
French restaurant ruling puts claims on global menu AXA said today it would meet the bulk of claims from some restaurant owners after a Paris court ruled last week the French insurer should pay one owner two-months' worth of coronavirus-related revenue losses. Business • 26 May 20
Pubs take legal action against FBD over Covid insurance Over 1,000 pubs and bars are affected by a dispute about whether or not their insurance policies with FBD Insurance Plc cover the disruptive impact of Covid-19 on their businesses, the Commercial Court has been told. Business • 25 May 20
Pubs take legal action against FBD over Covid insurance Over 1,000 pubs and bars are affected by a dispute about whether or not their insurance policies with FBD Insurance Plc cover the disruptive impact of Covid-19 on their businesses, the Commercial Court has been told. Business • 25 May 20
Aviva estimates £160m in Covid-19 claims Insurer Aviva has today posted a sharp rise in first-quarter new sales in its life business, boosted by bulk annuities, but estimated it would see £160m in claims related to the coronavirus pandemic. Business • 21 May 20
Aviva estimates £160m in Covid-19 claims Insurer Aviva has today posted a sharp rise in first-quarter new sales in its life business, boosted by bulk annuities, but estimated it would see £160m in claims related to the coronavirus pandemic. Business • 21 May 20
Lloyd's of London expects Covid-19 claims to match 9/11 Lloyd's of London is likely to pay out $3-4.3 billion in insurance claims related to the coronavirus pandemic, similar to losses from the 9/11 attacks, it said today. Business • 14 May 20
Lloyd's of London expects Covid-19 claims to match 9/11 Lloyd's of London is likely to pay out $3-4.3 billion in insurance claims related to the coronavirus pandemic, similar to losses from the 9/11 attacks, it said today. Business • 14 May 20
Allianz Q1 net profit drops 29% due to Covid-19 hit German insurer Allianz has today posted a 29% fall in net profit in the first quarter from a year earlier as the coronavirus outbreak slows business. Business • 12 May 20
Allianz Q1 net profit drops 29% due to Covid-19 hit German insurer Allianz has today posted a 29% fall in net profit in the first quarter from a year earlier as the coronavirus outbreak slows business. Business • 12 May 20
Rise in number of uninsured private vehicles - MIBI The number of uninsured private vehicles operating on Irish roads increased by almost 14,000 last year, according to new figures released by the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland. Ireland • 06 May 20
Rise in number of uninsured private vehicles - MIBI The number of uninsured private vehicles operating on Irish roads increased by almost 14,000 last year, according to new figures released by the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland. Ireland • 06 May 20
FBD, Zurich give gift cards to insurance customers Both FBD and Zurich insurance companies have said they will send their motor insurance customers gift cards in recognition of an expected lower level of claims that will arise due to the Covid-19 crisis Business • 01 May 20
FBD, Zurich give gift cards to insurance customers Both FBD and Zurich insurance companies have said they will send their motor insurance customers gift cards in recognition of an expected lower level of claims that will arise due to the Covid-19 crisis Business • 01 May 20
AA says insurers must reduce premiums during crisis AA Ireland has called on insurers to do more to help motorists in financial difficulty as a result of the Covid-19 emergency. Business • 23 Apr 20
AA says insurers must reduce premiums during crisis AA Ireland has called on insurers to do more to help motorists in financial difficulty as a result of the Covid-19 emergency. Business • 23 Apr 20
Insurers agree measures to ease Covid-19 burden The insurance industry has announced a suite of measures aimed at helping personal and business customers through the difficulties posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 10 Apr 20
Insurers agree measures to ease Covid-19 burden The insurance industry has announced a suite of measures aimed at helping personal and business customers through the difficulties posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 10 Apr 20
FBD postpones AGM, vote on €35m dividend Insurer FBD Holdings has postponed its planned annual general meeting, which was due to take place on 8 May. Business • 03 Apr 20
FBD postpones AGM, vote on €35m dividend Insurer FBD Holdings has postponed its planned annual general meeting, which was due to take place on 8 May. Business • 03 Apr 20
Insurers won't honour pubs' business interruption cover The Licensed Vintners Association and the Vintners Federation of Ireland have sharply criticised insurers who are refusing to honour "Business Interruption" cover for pubs who have been forced to close due to Covid-19. Business • 19 Mar 20
Insurers won't honour pubs' business interruption cover The Licensed Vintners Association and the Vintners Federation of Ireland have sharply criticised insurers who are refusing to honour "Business Interruption" cover for pubs who have been forced to close due to Covid-19. Business • 19 Mar 20
Aon to buy Willis for nearly $30 billion in mega-deal UK-based insurance broker Aon said today it would buy Willis Towers Watson for nearly $30 billion in an all-stock deal that creates the world's largest insurance broker in an industry struggling with falling margins. Business • 09 Mar 20
Aon to buy Willis for nearly $30 billion in mega-deal UK-based insurance broker Aon said today it would buy Willis Towers Watson for nearly $30 billion in an all-stock deal that creates the world's largest insurance broker in an industry struggling with falling margins. Business • 09 Mar 20
FBD Holdings' 2019 pre-tax profits more than double Pre-tax profits at insurance firm FBD Holdings more than doubled for the 12 months to the end of December to almost €112.5m from just over €50m the previous year. Business • 27 Feb 20
FBD Holdings' 2019 pre-tax profits more than double Pre-tax profits at insurance firm FBD Holdings more than doubled for the 12 months to the end of December to almost €112.5m from just over €50m the previous year. Business • 27 Feb 20
Fianna Fáil promises 'crisis summit' on insurance costs Fianna Fáil says it will immediately establish a crisis summit on insurance costs if returned to office. Campaign Daily • 27 Jan 20
Fianna Fáil promises 'crisis summit' on insurance costs Fianna Fáil says it will immediately establish a crisis summit on insurance costs if returned to office. Campaign Daily • 27 Jan 20
Extra support payment from Govt for childcare providers Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has announced a once-off support payment for childcare providers in recognition of the additional administration costs the services have faced this year. Ireland • 18 Dec 19
Extra support payment from Govt for childcare providers Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has announced a once-off support payment for childcare providers in recognition of the additional administration costs the services have faced this year. Ireland • 18 Dec 19
Some childcare facilities may shut over insurance costs Childcare facilities say they may be forced to increase fees for thousands of parents in the New Year, while some providers say they may be forced to close because of big hikes in insurance renewal quotes. Ireland • 17 Dec 19
Some childcare facilities may shut over insurance costs Childcare facilities say they may be forced to increase fees for thousands of parents in the New Year, while some providers say they may be forced to close because of big hikes in insurance renewal quotes. Ireland • 17 Dec 19
250 insurance firms exited Irish market over six years Almost 250 insurance companies have left the Irish market over the past six years, new figures show. Business • 11 Dec 19
250 insurance firms exited Irish market over six years Almost 250 insurance companies have left the Irish market over the past six years, new figures show. Business • 11 Dec 19
Phoenix to buy Swiss Re's ReAssure for £3.2 billion Insurance group Phoenix Group Holdings said it had agreed to buy the British unit of Swiss Re, ReAssure, for £3.2 billion in cash and shares, its biggest deal to date. Business • 06 Dec 19
Phoenix to buy Swiss Re's ReAssure for £3.2 billion Insurance group Phoenix Group Holdings said it had agreed to buy the British unit of Swiss Re, ReAssure, for £3.2 billion in cash and shares, its biggest deal to date. Business • 06 Dec 19
'Ghost' broker remanded in custody on fraud charges A 26-year-old man, charged with the sale of fraudulent insurance policies to motorists, has been remanded in custody at Trim Circuit Court in Co Meath. Courts • 22 Nov 19
'Ghost' broker remanded in custody on fraud charges A 26-year-old man, charged with the sale of fraudulent insurance policies to motorists, has been remanded in custody at Trim Circuit Court in Co Meath. Courts • 22 Nov 19
'Ghost brokers' leave thousands of motorists uninsured A leading insurance company has claimed that more than 10,000 motor insurance policies have been taken out by so-called "ghost brokers". Ireland • 21 Nov 19
'Ghost brokers' leave thousands of motorists uninsured A leading insurance company has claimed that more than 10,000 motor insurance policies have been taken out by so-called "ghost brokers". Ireland • 21 Nov 19
Aviva shares drop as strategy update underwhelms Shares in Aviva slid today after the UK insurer announced it would reorganise into five divisions and sell its stake in its Hong Kong business. Business • 20 Nov 19
Aviva shares drop as strategy update underwhelms Shares in Aviva slid today after the UK insurer announced it would reorganise into five divisions and sell its stake in its Hong Kong business. Business • 20 Nov 19
Central Bank says it could ban insurance dual-pricing The Central Bank says it will consider a range of policy responses, including a ban on dual or differential pricing, if its review of the practice finds that insurance companies that use it are not acting in the best interests of their customers. Business • 12 Nov 19
Central Bank says it could ban insurance dual-pricing The Central Bank says it will consider a range of policy responses, including a ban on dual or differential pricing, if its review of the practice finds that insurance companies that use it are not acting in the best interests of their customers. Business • 12 Nov 19
RSA's 2019 premiums flat, underwriting profit up RSA's net written premiums were flat for the year to date but underwriting profit rose strongly the insurer said today, after it cut back on under-performing business. Business • 07 Nov 19
RSA's 2019 premiums flat, underwriting profit up RSA's net written premiums were flat for the year to date but underwriting profit rose strongly the insurer said today, after it cut back on under-performing business. Business • 07 Nov 19
