Insurance Insurers ‘must play their part’ in areas with flood defencesMinister says if state invests millions in protection schemes, then industry should offer cover to businesses
M&A Global insurance giant Gallagher acquires Dublin-based KeaneyPurchase continues a trend of consolidation within the insurance sector
News State to explore public-private flooding insurance partnership Other options include increased private cover and state insurance flood relief schemes
M&A Kildare-based SeaChange acquired by US company NFPThe Irish health and safety business is the latest acquisition by the US multinational as it continues to grow its presence here
Insurance AXA completes €650m takeover deal for Laya HealthcareThe French insurance giant said the deal would “fast track” its entry into the Irish health insurance market
Insurance Brokers hit out at insurers as consumers without flood cover left to sufferInsurance brokers call for establishment of centralised flood fund
Personal Finance How to protect yourself against flooding – and how to recover Flooding is becoming a much more frequent event – and insurers are less and less willing to cover it. Here’s how to keep your home and business protected
Storm Babet State to increase Storm Babet flood aid to €70,000 for worst-hit firmsGovernment also pressuring insurance sector on quick payouts to Cork and Waterford firms with catastrophic damage after Storm Babet
Storm Babet Government presses insurers to help Cork businesses after ‘Armageddon’ floodsMinisters contact insurance companies with ‘first message’ of urging them to help business owners impacted by Storm Babet
Companies Insurance broker Lockton appoints Gordon D’Arcy as business development executiveD’Arcy will take up the Dublin-based role with immediate effect
M&A PIB owned Campion acquires Clare-based Munstergroup insuranceThe brokerage is the 19th in Ireland to be acquired by the Irish wing of British insurance group PIB
Personal Finance Personal finance: The five pitfalls to avoid before packing up and moving abroadTaking care of business like mortgage or loans and having a financial plan before you emigrate will support you while you’re away and help you when you return
Hospitality Hospitality industry to benefit from increased competition in insurance sectorNew personal injury guidelines have fostered competition in the insurance industry and will lead to lower quotes for restaurants, pubs and hotels
Insurance Aviva buys AIG’s UK protection arm for £460 millionThe deal should complete in the first half of 2024
Insurance Cheaper insurance should help combat taxi shortages – insurer There are less than 19,500 licensed taxis, hackneys, and limousines on Irish roads today
Companies VHI announces second premium hike in six monthsThe insurer said increased healthcare, energy and wage costs were responsible for the decision
Insurance SuperValu to expand popular personal insurance offeringSupermarket supplier to increase customer numbers from 50,000 to 70,000 by 2025, and to add more products to range
Insurance Shares in FBD Insurance rise after it approves €36m special dividend for shareholdersThe Irish-owned insurer announced pre-tax profits of €37 million for the first half of the year as its cost of paying insurance claims fell sharply.
Fintech Revolut launches car insurance in partnership with AIG 3,000 Irish consumers will be able to avail of the product from Monday
Personal Finance Two in five motorists reduce car usage due to cost of living Motorists are putting off servicing their cars in an effort to manage their finances
