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
To switch or not to switch? Are you a switcher or a twitcher when it comes to utility bills? Consumer Affairs • 01 Nov 19
To switch or not to switch? Are you a switcher or a twitcher when it comes to utility bills? Consumer Affairs • 01 Nov 19
Insurers to engage with Central Bank dual-pricing study The insurance industry says it will engage constructively with a Central Bank study into the issue of alleged dual-pricing in the Irish market. Ireland • 16 Oct 19
Insurers to engage with Central Bank dual-pricing study The insurance industry says it will engage constructively with a Central Bank study into the issue of alleged dual-pricing in the Irish market. Ireland • 16 Oct 19
New insurance rules coming to inform consumer decisions A range of new measures are on the way to help consumers make informed decisions when it comes to renewing their insurance policies. Business • 15 Oct 19
New insurance rules coming to inform consumer decisions A range of new measures are on the way to help consumers make informed decisions when it comes to renewing their insurance policies. Business • 15 Oct 19
Brokers accepting commission to lose independent title Brokers and financial advisers will no longer be able to describe themselves as independent if they accept commission from product providers in circumstances where advice is provided, under new Central Bank rules set to come into force next year. Business • 25 Sep 19
Brokers accepting commission to lose independent title Brokers and financial advisers will no longer be able to describe themselves as independent if they accept commission from product providers in circumstances where advice is provided, under new Central Bank rules set to come into force next year. Business • 25 Sep 19
Community group services hit by rising insurance costs Nearly half of community and voluntary groups around the country have had to reduce the number and range of activities they can run as a result of rising insurance costs, a new survey suggests. Ireland • 11 Sep 19
Community group services hit by rising insurance costs Nearly half of community and voluntary groups around the country have had to reduce the number and range of activities they can run as a result of rising insurance costs, a new survey suggests. Ireland • 11 Sep 19
Regulator pledges "intrusive supervision" of insurers The new Director of Insurance Supervision at the Central Bank will lead the delivery of "intrusive supervision" of insurance firms here. Business • 16 Aug 19
Regulator pledges "intrusive supervision" of insurers The new Director of Insurance Supervision at the Central Bank will lead the delivery of "intrusive supervision" of insurance firms here. Business • 16 Aug 19
FBD Holdings doubles profits in first half of 2019 FBD Holdings recorded a pre-tax profit of €39m in the first six months of 2019, up from €18.4m in 2018, the group's half year results show. Business • 01 Aug 19
FBD Holdings doubles profits in first half of 2019 FBD Holdings recorded a pre-tax profit of €39m in the first six months of 2019, up from €18.4m in 2018, the group's half year results show. Business • 01 Aug 19
Concern over impact of Brexit on insurance sector Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of a no-deal Brexit on the Irish insurance sector. Business • 23 Jul 19
Concern over impact of Brexit on insurance sector Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of a no-deal Brexit on the Irish insurance sector. Business • 23 Jul 19
Lloyd's of London calls for cyber cover clarity Lloyd's of London wants all insurance and reinsurance policies to clearly state whether coverage will be provided for losses caused by a cyber attack. Business • 04 Jul 19
Lloyd's of London calls for cyber cover clarity Lloyd's of London wants all insurance and reinsurance policies to clearly state whether coverage will be provided for losses caused by a cyber attack. Business • 04 Jul 19
Injury awards driving up insurance prices - insurers Insurance premiums will fall if the cost of claims in Ireland falls, insurance companies have been telling the Oireachtas Finance committee. Business • 04 Jul 19
Injury awards driving up insurance prices - insurers Insurance premiums will fall if the cost of claims in Ireland falls, insurance companies have been telling the Oireachtas Finance committee. Business • 04 Jul 19
Call for Insurance industry to commit to drop prices The Oireachtas Finance Committee is to call representatives from the insurance industry before them amid fears that savings made from planned reforms of the awards system will not be passed on the customer. Politics • 13 Jun 19
Call for Insurance industry to commit to drop prices The Oireachtas Finance Committee is to call representatives from the insurance industry before them amid fears that savings made from planned reforms of the awards system will not be passed on the customer. Politics • 13 Jun 19
Hoteliers call for urgent action on insurance costs 62% of hoteliers have seen further increases in their insurance costs over the last 12 months, according to the Irish Hotels Federation. Business • 10 Jun 19
Hoteliers call for urgent action on insurance costs 62% of hoteliers have seen further increases in their insurance costs over the last 12 months, according to the Irish Hotels Federation. Business • 10 Jun 19
Travel agents demand insurance reform as premiums soar The Irish Travel Agents Association is adding its name to a long list of industries calling for insurance reform in Ireland. Business • 04 Jun 19
Travel agents demand insurance reform as premiums soar The Irish Travel Agents Association is adding its name to a long list of industries calling for insurance reform in Ireland. Business • 04 Jun 19
Allianz in deals set to make it 2nd biggest UK insurer Germany's Allianz in deals that could top £800m is buying businesses from LV and Legal & General that will make it become Britain's second-biggest general insurer behind Aviva. Business • 31 May 19
Allianz in deals set to make it 2nd biggest UK insurer Germany's Allianz in deals that could top £800m is buying businesses from LV and Legal & General that will make it become Britain's second-biggest general insurer behind Aviva. Business • 31 May 19
EU opens anti-trust probe into Insurance Ireland The European Commission has opened a formal anti-trust investigation into Insurance Ireland to see if it is in breach of EU competition law. Ireland • 14 May 19
EU opens anti-trust probe into Insurance Ireland The European Commission has opened a formal anti-trust investigation into Insurance Ireland to see if it is in breach of EU competition law. Ireland • 14 May 19
Minister 'determined' to address rising insurance costs The Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services and Insurance has said there is "absolutely a will" to solve the insurance crisis. Politics • 14 May 19
Minister 'determined' to address rising insurance costs The Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services and Insurance has said there is "absolutely a will" to solve the insurance crisis. Politics • 14 May 19
Small businesses highlight massive insurance hikes Representatives of small businesses have appeared before the Oireachtas Finance Committee to highlight the difficulties in securing public liability insurance amid a climate of spiralling costs. Ireland • 04 Apr 19
Small businesses highlight massive insurance hikes Representatives of small businesses have appeared before the Oireachtas Finance Committee to highlight the difficulties in securing public liability insurance amid a climate of spiralling costs. Ireland • 04 Apr 19
Aviva Ireland's operating profits rise by 15% Aviva Ireland said its operating profits rose by 15% last year to €113m from €99m in 2017. Business • 07 Mar 19
Aviva Ireland's operating profits rise by 15% Aviva Ireland said its operating profits rose by 15% last year to €113m from €99m in 2017. Business • 07 Mar 19
Insurer Aon abandons Willis Towers deal Aon has today scrapped plans to pursue a merger with rival insurance brokerage Willis Towers Watson. Business • 06 Mar 19
Insurer Aon abandons Willis Towers deal Aon has today scrapped plans to pursue a merger with rival insurance brokerage Willis Towers Watson. Business • 06 Mar 19
