UK and Ireland News

Chubb Enhances Cover for Commercial Entertainment Producers in UK & Ireland

Chubb said it has enhanced insurance policy wording for companies producing television and other advertising commercials in the UK & Ireland, as the creative industry sector continues to grow and its risks evolve. The new wording includes a number of …

Chubb Launches Biogas & Solar (Cleantech) Insurance Solution in UK & Ireland

Chubb has launched a new insurance proposition for biogas and solar plants, projects or facilities, in the UK and Ireland as it continues to expand its cleantech offering. Biogas and solar are playing an increasing role in the UK’s energy …

Chubb Enhances Cover for Tech Companies in UK and Ireland

Chubb announced that has enhanced MasterPackage for Technology Companies, its comprehensive single contract insurance solution for technology businesses in the UK, as it continues to expand its offering in this key sector of the economy. Masterpackage for Technology Companies provides …

Chubb Offers Package Policy for UK & Ireland Middle Market Firms

Chubb has launched a comprehensive single property and liability package insurance policy for middle market businesses in the UK and Ireland. “MasterPackage” is designed to meet the needs of UKI business with domestic and/or international operations and a turnover of …

Swiss Re Appoints O’Neill as CEO of UK & Ireland

Swiss Re announced that Frank O’Neill has been appointed CEO of the company’s UK & Ireland business, effective Feb. 1. O’Neill has been the CEO of Swiss Re’s Middle East and Africa business for the past three years. He replaces …

XL Catlin Finalizes UK & Ireland Team of Business Leaders with Energy Promotions

XL Catlin announced it has made a series of promotions in its energy team, which complete its U.K. and Ireland team of business leaders. Stephen Hawkins has been promoted to global product head for upstream energy, while Luis Prato takes …

ACE Offers Renewable Energy Environmental Protection Policy in U.K. & Ireland

ACE Group has launched ACE Renewable Energy Environmental Protection, a dedicated environmental policy for companies in the renewable energy industry in the U.K. and Ireland. ACE Renewable Energy Environmental Protection covers the spectrum of environmental risks faced by renewable energy …

ACE Appoints Matthews as Claims Client Relationship Manager for UK & Ireland

ACE appointed Judy Matthews as claims client relationship manager for the U.K. and Ireland, as it continues to invest in its client-facing claims management team for ACE’s global accounts division. Matthews will work closely with ACE’s business leaders and claims …

Swiss Re to Buy Guardian Financial Services for $2.5B, Hiking UK Portfolio

Swiss Re AG’s business unit Admin Re agreed to acquire Guardian Holdings Europe Ltd. from buyout firm Cinven for 1.6 billion pounds ($2.5 billion) to increase its portfolio of U.K. life-insurance policies. The deal will give Admin Re an additional …

ACE Launches Website for Employers’ Liability Clients in UK & Ireland

ACE has launched ACE Risk Manager, a website designed for its employers’ liability (EL) clients in the UK and Ireland. Advice on the site is designed to help companies improve the management of health and safety risks across their organizations …