FBD

Deadline extended for entries to Tullamore Show

Arable

11 months ago

Deadline extended for entries to Tullamore Show

Tullamore Show has extended the closing date for accepting entries due to high demand on the show’s website.

Do you think you have a chance against a PTO?

Machinery

8 years ago

Do you think you have a chance against a PTO?

Farming is the most dangerous occupation in Ireland. In 2017, farming accounted for over 50% of the fatalities in all workplaces.

After a 'period of significant change' FBD invests €2.5m in rebrand

Agri-Business

9 years ago

After a 'period of significant change' FBD invests €2.5m in rebrand

FBD, one of Ireland’s largest property and casualty insurers, has launched its fresh new brand proposition today following a €2.5m investment in a campaign that will run throughout the year.

If my livestock cause a road traffic accident: am I covered?

Agri-Business

9 years ago

If my livestock cause a road traffic accident: am I covered?

Last Friday saw both lanes of the M3 closed due to cattle but what insurance cover do farmers need if their livestock cause a road accident?

FBD share price soars, after lower-than-expected losses

Agri-Business

10 years ago

FBD share price soars, after lower-than-expected losses

FBD Holdings share price has bounced significantly this morning on the back of lower than expected losses for the first half of the year.

Agri-Business

10 years ago

FBD posts €3.7m first half losses despite hiking premium rates 11%

FBD Holdings reported a €3.7m loss before tax in the first half of 2016 despite increasing its premium rates

Rural Life

10 years ago

Holy cow - friends' insurance scam hits a wall (as well as a cow)!

A group of friends have admitted to an insurance scam in which they let a cow out on a country road and then struck it with their car, the Sligo Champion has reported.

Agri-Business

10 years ago

FBD Chairman says insurance rates will continue to rise this year

Insurance rates are continuing to rise in 2016, according to FBD Chairman Michael Berkery who is set to step down from his position next year.

Agri-Business

10 years ago

FBD appoints new Chief Financial Officer and Director

FBD Holdings plc has appointed John O'Grady as Chief Financial Officer and as Director of both the Group and of FBD Insurance plc.

Other

10 years ago

Competition: Nominate your 'Champion for Change' (€1000 up for grabs)

FBD is asking people to nominate their Champion for Change, as part of the FBD Champions for Change programme competition

Agri-Business

11 years ago

FBD to invest €7.5m in hotel growth and development

FBD Property and Leisure Ltd has reported after-tax profits of €1.6m last year and plans to invest heavily in its hotels.

Agri-Business

11 years ago

New FBD boss to focus on 'return to profitability'

Fiona Muldoon has been appointed as the FBD Group Chief Executive with immediate effect.

Agri-Business

11 years ago

FBD raises €70m through agreement with Fairfax

FBD Holdings plc has announced that it has entered into an agreement pursuant to which Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited will invest €70m

Agri-Business

11 years ago

Support us and we'll support you, says FBD Doherty

FBD has asked its farmer customer base to remain loyal as it tackles its ongoing financial issues.

Agri-Business

11 years ago

FBD appoints former Glanbia Chairman as Director

FBD Holdings plc has appointed Liam Herlihy as an independent non-executive Director with immediate effect to the Group.

Agri-Business

11 years ago

FBD share price falls 16% on back of results

FBD's share price has dropped by almost 12% today on the Irish Stock Exchange on the back of operating losses of €87m.

Agri-Business

11 years ago

FBD announces plans to 'simplify' as part of €7m cost-savings amid serious losses

FBD has announced plans to 'simplify' its business as part of a €7m cost-saving plan announced today

Agri-Business

11 years ago

FBD Chief Executive Andrew Langford steps down

The Chief Executive of FBD Holdings Andrew Langford is to step down immediately stating that he believes the time is right for somebody new to lead the company through its next phase.

Agri-Business

11 years ago

Glanbia partners with FBD in farm safety campaign

Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII) has joined forces with FBD Insurance to sponsor the new farm safety campaign 'Champions for Change'.

Agri-Business

11 years ago

Storm Darwin hit 9,000 FBD customers and cost the Group €15.2m

Storm Darwin affected 9,000 FBD customers last year and cost FBD €15.2m it announced as part of its preliminary results for 2014.