Irish Insurance Statistical Review 2008: Underwriting profits dropped 83%; Premium income fell 22%
Sep 24th, 2009 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
The Irish Financial Regulator today published the Insurance Statistical Review for 2008. This publication gives detailed statistics and market data on the Insurance Industry in Ireland. The information is primarily sourced from the regulatory returns provided by insurance companies to the Financial Regulator. The report says underwriting profits dropped 83% and premium income, which measures the total value of the industry, fell 22% to €35.9 billion last year.