Irish Insurance companies bounced back in 2021 and 2022, reaching levels of profitability that haven’t been witnessed in ten years. This success covers commercial property, public and employers liability for businesses due, in part, to a decrease in claims costs compared to the premium gained, as per the data from the Central Bank of Ireland. This news has been detailed by Joe Brennan.
Concerning Donald Trump, his social platform, Truth Social, has been evaluated by investors based on speculation rather than solid principles, explains tech columnist Karlin Lillington. Also, Trump’s aspirations to invest in his golf resort at Doonbeg, Co Clare has encountered obstacles as the local administration demands data concerning the possible effects of the project on a protected snail species. This report was made by Gordon Deegan.
The most recent technology feature this week, from Ciara O’Brien, provides some strategies for decluttering your electronic devices this spring.
The Irish service sector saw further growth in March, building off the recovery in February, as indicated by the AIB’s most recent purchasing managers’ survey. New business and total activities experienced the highest growth rates since July of the previous year, resulting in a steady increase in job opportunities, as reported by Laura Slattery.
O’Brien also conducted a review of the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro laptop in our latest tech review, revealing that it would cost a hefty €2,000.
This week’s New Innovator is Auindrila Das. She’s set up a company that aims to help people make more informed health decisions using their genetic data. Olive Keogh conducted an interview with her.
Cantillon presents the speculation that Mainstream Renewables, a Dublin-based company, could be sold by its Norwegian majority stakeholder or have its shares listed on the stock market.
Finally, governments must take the task of record-keeping in the digital era seriously, advocates Stephen Bush, an FT columnist.