Health insurance prices increased by 11% this year The Health Insurance Authority is urging consumers to review their policy and shop around to ensure they are not overpaying while securing the right coverage for their needs as the health insurance renewals period nears. Business • 19 Nov 24
Health insurance prices increased by 11% this year The Health Insurance Authority is urging consumers to review their policy and shop around to ensure they are not overpaying while securing the right coverage for their needs as the health insurance renewals period nears. Business • 19 Nov 24
Yonder and Irish Life announce partnership Yonder, an Irish start-up that offers an online platform and app for health insurance and retirement benefits, has announced a new partnership with Irish Life. Business • 23 Mar 23
Yonder and Irish Life announce partnership Yonder, an Irish start-up that offers an online platform and app for health insurance and retirement benefits, has announced a new partnership with Irish Life. Business • 23 Mar 23
Commercial real estate revaluations 'manageable' The country's two dominant banks, AIB and Bank of Ireland, expect commercial real estate values to fall this year but said this week conservative underwriting in their lending to the sector will make any revaluation manageable. Business • 08 Mar 23
Commercial real estate revaluations 'manageable' The country's two dominant banks, AIB and Bank of Ireland, expect commercial real estate values to fall this year but said this week conservative underwriting in their lending to the sector will make any revaluation manageable. Business • 08 Mar 23
No withdrawals from one Irish Life fund for six months Insurance and pensions group Irish Life has blocked withdrawals from one of its Irish property funds for the next six months after a recent increase in the number of investors seeking to get their money back. Business • 07 Mar 23
No withdrawals from one Irish Life fund for six months Insurance and pensions group Irish Life has blocked withdrawals from one of its Irish property funds for the next six months after a recent increase in the number of investors seeking to get their money back. Business • 07 Mar 23
Average heath insurance premium down 3% - HIA The Health Insurance Authority (HIA) has said that the average adult private health insurance premium is down 3% for the second quarter of this year. Business • 07 Sep 22
Average heath insurance premium down 3% - HIA The Health Insurance Authority (HIA) has said that the average adult private health insurance premium is down 3% for the second quarter of this year. Business • 07 Sep 22
Q&A: Do I need travel insurance for my holiday? With people starting to travel abroad again in great numbers and Covid-19 still very much present, the question of travel insurance is once again top of mind for many. Business • 14 Apr 22
Q&A: Do I need travel insurance for my holiday? With people starting to travel abroad again in great numbers and Covid-19 still very much present, the question of travel insurance is once again top of mind for many. Business • 14 Apr 22
Irish Life completes acquisition of Ark Life Financial services group Irish Life has completed its acquisition of Ark Life Assurance Company from ReAssure Limited, part of Phoenix Group Holdings. Business • 01 Nov 21
Irish Life completes acquisition of Ark Life Financial services group Irish Life has completed its acquisition of Ark Life Assurance Company from ReAssure Limited, part of Phoenix Group Holdings. Business • 01 Nov 21
Irish Life to buy Ark Life Assurance for €230m Financial services group Irish Life has today agreed to buy Ark Life Assurance from ReAssure Limited, part of Phoenix Group Holdings, for a total of €230m. Business • 13 Jul 21
Irish Life to buy Ark Life Assurance for €230m Financial services group Irish Life has today agreed to buy Ark Life Assurance from ReAssure Limited, part of Phoenix Group Holdings, for a total of €230m. Business • 13 Jul 21
Irish Life sells Dublin office block for €164m Irish Life Investment Managers has completed the sale of an office building located in Dublin's south docklands to German investor Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH for around €164 million. Business • 04 Jun 21
Irish Life sells Dublin office block for €164m Irish Life Investment Managers has completed the sale of an office building located in Dublin's south docklands to German investor Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH for around €164 million. Business • 04 Jun 21
Irish Life buys Harvest Financial Services Irish Life Group is to buy Irish wealth management advisory firm Harvest Financial Services for an undisclosed fee. Business • 07 Dec 20
Irish Life buys Harvest Financial Services Irish Life Group is to buy Irish wealth management advisory firm Harvest Financial Services for an undisclosed fee. Business • 07 Dec 20
Changes at the top of Irish Life Group Declan Bolger is to become the new chief executive of the Irish Life Group. Business • 13 Feb 20
Changes at the top of Irish Life Group Declan Bolger is to become the new chief executive of the Irish Life Group. Business • 13 Feb 20
Irish Life sells IPSI business to FNZ Irish Life has announced a deal to sell its third-party administration solutions business IPSI to financial technology company FNZ. Business • 10 Feb 20
Irish Life sells IPSI business to FNZ Irish Life has announced a deal to sell its third-party administration solutions business IPSI to financial technology company FNZ. Business • 10 Feb 20
Outflows lead to restrictions on Aviva property funds Investors in two Aviva Life and Pensions commercial property funds have been told they cannot withdraw their money for six months because of recent net outflows. Business • 31 Jan 20
Outflows lead to restrictions on Aviva property funds Investors in two Aviva Life and Pensions commercial property funds have been told they cannot withdraw their money for six months because of recent net outflows. Business • 31 Jan 20
Irish Life adopts responsible investment practices Irish Life Investment Managers has said it will convert its entire book of assets under discretionary control to a responsible investing approach. Business • 05 Nov 19
Irish Life adopts responsible investment practices Irish Life Investment Managers has said it will convert its entire book of assets under discretionary control to a responsible investing approach. Business • 05 Nov 19
Cancer was biggest cause of death in 2018 - Irish Life Insurance company Irish Life paid out almost €300m in life insurance, illness, and injury claims to more than 6,900 people last year, according to its annual report. Business • 18 Feb 19
Cancer was biggest cause of death in 2018 - Irish Life Insurance company Irish Life paid out almost €300m in life insurance, illness, and injury claims to more than 6,900 people last year, according to its annual report. Business • 18 Feb 19
Irish Life Unite staff to hold two one-day strikes Irish Life employees represented by the Unite trade union are to hold two one-day strikes on 17 December and 20 January next. Business • 02 Dec 15
Irish Life Unite staff to hold two one-day strikes Irish Life employees represented by the Unite trade union are to hold two one-day strikes on 17 December and 20 January next. Business • 02 Dec 15
Irish Life adds €45m to parent company's profits Irish Life contributed a profit of €45m to its parent company Great-West Lifeco during the second quarter of the year. Business • 06 Aug 15
Irish Life adds €45m to parent company's profits Irish Life contributed a profit of €45m to its parent company Great-West Lifeco during the second quarter of the year. Business • 06 Aug 15
Irish Life sees quarterly profit rise to €57m Irish Life contributed €57m to its parent company’s profits in the first quarter of the year – up 54% on the same period of last year. Business • 07 May 15
Irish Life sees quarterly profit rise to €57m Irish Life contributed €57m to its parent company’s profits in the first quarter of the year – up 54% on the same period of last year. Business • 07 May 15
Workers urged to save pension as early as possible A report cautions that a combination of starting to save for a pension too late and saving too little could leave many pensioners living out a "financially uncomfortable" retirement. Business • 27 Jun 14
Workers urged to save pension as early as possible A report cautions that a combination of starting to save for a pension too late and saving too little could leave many pensioners living out a "financially uncomfortable" retirement. Business • 27 Jun 14
Warning on impact of any changes in state pension A Dublin conference has heard that any change to the state pension would have a major impact on the pension plans of people with private pensions. Business • 22 Oct 13
Warning on impact of any changes in state pension A Dublin conference has heard that any change to the state pension would have a major impact on the pension plans of people with private pensions. Business • 22 Oct 13
Bill Kyle named as new CEO of Irish Life Bill Kyle is to be appointed CEO of Irish Life once its acquisition by Canadian firm Great-West Lifeco is complete. Business • 11 Jun 13
Bill Kyle named as new CEO of Irish Life Bill Kyle is to be appointed CEO of Irish Life once its acquisition by Canadian firm Great-West Lifeco is complete. Business • 11 Jun 13
Irish Life sale boosts merger figures The sale of Irish Life by the government helped push the value of mergers and acquisitions in Ireland over the past quarter to its highest level since 2010. Business • 22 May 13
Irish Life sale boosts merger figures The sale of Irish Life by the government helped push the value of mergers and acquisitions in Ireland over the past quarter to its highest level since 2010. Business • 22 May 13
Great-West agrees €1.3 billion Irish Life deal The Government has agreed to sell Irish Life to Canadian firm Great-West, the parent company of Canada Life, for €1.3 billion. Business • 19 Feb 13
Great-West agrees €1.3 billion Irish Life deal The Government has agreed to sell Irish Life to Canadian firm Great-West, the parent company of Canada Life, for €1.3 billion. Business • 19 Feb 13
More big salary levels revealed at Irish Life New figures reveal that last year a total of 57 employees of state owned Irish Life and Permanent TSB earned salaries in excess of €150,000. Business • 14 Nov 12
More big salary levels revealed at Irish Life New figures reveal that last year a total of 57 employees of state owned Irish Life and Permanent TSB earned salaries in excess of €150,000. Business • 14 Nov 12
Irish Life announces profits of €96m Irish Life has announced profits of €96 million for the first half of the year. Business • 20 Sep 12
Irish Life announces profits of €96m Irish Life has announced profits of €96 million for the first half of the year. Business • 20 Sep 12
