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Berkshire (BHSI) enters Irish surety market, Sean Mulvey to lead
19th March 2026
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has launched surety capabilities in Ireland and appointed Sean Mulvey to lead the new product line as Head of Surety. Based in Dublin, Mulvey brings more than a decade of surety underwriting and corporate banking experience to his new role. He joined BHSI from Advent Risk Management, ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s and Ireland’s Department for Finance partner to drive insurtech innovation
30th September 2025
Lloyd’s, the world’s oldest insurance and reinsurance market for global risk, and Ireland’s Department of Finance, have strategically partnered to foster insurtech innovation, strengthen market resilience, and promote Irish expertise globally. This collaboration will create a dedicated Irish-themed cohort within the Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator Programme in the first half of 2026. Established ... Read the full article
MGAA partners with Sicsic Advisory to provide regulatory support for Irish members
6th May 2025
Due to growing membership in the Republic of Ireland, the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) has strategically partnered with Sicsic Advisory to provide them with dedicated regulatory and risk insight. As an existing UK Supplier Member, Sicsic Advisory—a strategic regulatory and risk consultancy—will now offer tailored support to Irish-domiciled MGAA members. Sicsic ... Read the full article
NFP acquires Dublin-Based IHI Group to expand health and insurance offerings in Ireland
17th October 2024
NFP, a subsidiary of Aon and an international insurance brokerage and consultancy, has announced its acquisition of IHI Group, a Dublin-based advisory firm specialising in financial planning, healthcare, and general insurance services. Philip Brennan, CEO of IHI Group, will join NFP as Vice President of Business Development. He, along with Patrick Brennan, ... Read the full article
Ventis expands into Ireland offering mid-market property coverage
2nd October 2024
Ventis, a Managing General Agent specialising in Commercial and Residential insurance, has expanded its operations into Ireland. Established in early 2024, Ventis remains focused on providing quality service and coverage to brokers in the underserved mid-market property sector. Through an exclusive partnership with The Underwriting Exchange (TUE), Ventis will distribute its capacity ... Read the full article
Howden names Paul Hipson as Head of London Broking
17th June 2024
The insurance intermediary group Howden has announced the appointment of Paul Hipson to the newly created role of Head of London Broking for the Corporate & Commercial division within Howden UK & Ireland, effective June 2024. In his new position, Hipson will oversee the existing London Broking team, which primarily assists ... Read the full article
Gallagher bolsters Irish presence with acquisition of Doyle Mahon
4th November 2022
Gallagher has announced that it has acquired Doyle Mahon Insurances, further augmenting its presence in Ireland. The news follows Gallagher’s acquisition of Innovu in June this year, which it has now fully integrated and is being rebranded to Gallagher on November 7th, 2022, marking the firm’s first direct presence in ... Read the full article
Central Bank of Ireland launches climate change risk guidance for insurance sector
8th August 2022
The Central Bank of Ireland has commenced a public consultation on proposals to introduce guidance on climate change risks for the insurance sector. The proposed guidance aims to clarify the Central Bank’s expectations on how (re)insurers address climate change risks in their business and to assist them in developing their governance ... Read the full article
HDI restructures operations in UK & Ireland, announces leadership
24th May 2022
HDI has restructured its operations in UK & Ireland to align its Commercial and Specialty businesses. Current HDI Global Specialty (HGS) UK Branch Managing Director, Richard Taylor has been appointed to lead the operation in a new role as UK and Ireland Chief Executive Officer, overseeing both HDI Global (HDIG) and ... Read the full article
Coverys launches international business in Dublin
6th May 2022
Leading medical professional liability insurance provider, Coverys, has announced the launch of Coverys International Insurance Company (Coverys International), based in Dublin, Ireland. The company will write a portfolio of European speciality liability business primarily distributed through the group’s pan-European network of MGA companies, that includes Bridge Insurance Brokers in Italy, AEC ... Read the full article
Gallagher makes Regional Managing Director appointment
18th January 2022
Global re/insurance broker Gallagher has appointed Elliot Miller as Regional Managing Director for Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East of England. Miller will report into Peter Matthews, Managing Director of the North in Gallagher’s UK Retail division, and will be based in Glasgow. He brings over 35 years of experience within ... Read the full article
BLM calls for Irish re/insurance scheme to combat flood risk
10th December 2021
Insurance risk and commercial law firm BLM has called on the Irish Government to consider a review of the flood insurance market in Ireland, including the possibility of establishing an equivalent to the UK’s Flood Re initiative. Devastating flooding has become an increasingly common issue in Ireland, particularly in areas such ... Read the full article
High-reliance on reinsurance putting Irish consumers at risk, claims report
15th June 2021
Over the course of 2019 general insurers in Ireland shifted €2.8 billion in risks associated to liability premiums to international reinsurers, close to three-quarters of all business written by the industry that year. The Irish Times' report also notes how, despite much of the transfers going to overseas companies, this high ... Read the full article
Liberty Insurance to quit Irish commercial liability market
16th January 2020
Liberty Insurance is set to withdraw from the commercial liability, commercial property and development bonds markets in Ireland, according to reports from RTE. The company said the decision would enable it to focus on developing products and lines of business that fit better with its wider business objectives. Changes are due to ... Read the full article
Chaucer names Head of Underwriting for Dublin business
1st August 2019
Chaucer, the specialty international re/insurance group, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Sutcliffe to the newly created role of Head of Underwriting at Chaucer Insurance Company DAC in Ireland. Sutcliffe will assume a leadership role in the overall direction and management of the business, which trades as Chaucer Dublin. His responsibilities will ... Read the full article
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