Ian Murray

Partner

Ian is a Partner in our Insurance & Reinsurance department.

Ian Murray

He has worked in industry with SCOR Global Life and prior to this he was a member of the firm’s Corporate Department for 13 years. Ian’s practice involves a combination of corporate and regulatory insurance and reinsurance work.

Significant transactions include advising:

  • SCOR on the establishment and operations of an Irish authorised reinsurance undertaking
  • Phoenix Group on the disposal of Ark Life, and on the acquisition of ReAssure
  • Owners on the sale of their stake in GloHealth to Irish Life Health
  • Various clients on the acquisition of Irish insurance intermediaries
  • Various (re)insurers on Solvency II regulatory capital

Ian is a member of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association and is a solicitor qualified in England & Wales.

2026 Chambers Europe
2025 Legal 500 EMEA

Practice Areas

Insurance & Reinsurance
Financial Regulation 
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New Statutory “Right to be Forgotten” for Mortgage Protection Insurance

The Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 establishes a statutory "right to be forgotten" for elig...

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Solvency II Reform: Key Changes

We outline the key changes Irish (re)insurers should prepare for ahead of the implementation of Solvency II reforms in 2027.

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New Motor Insurance Requirements for Irish Insurers

New motor insurance regulations strengthen claims-history statement requirements, introduce anti-discrimination measures, and create criminal offen...

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William Fry Advises McGill and Partners on EQT’s Acquisition of a Majority Stake

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New Winding-Up Powers for the Central Bank of Ireland: What Irish (Re)Insurers Need to Know

New Central Bank Winding-Up Powers Strengthen the Oversight of Irish (Re)Insurers

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Central Bank Consultation on Prohibition Notices Concludes

The Central Bank finalises its guidance on fitness and probity prohibition notices as CP166 concludes.

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Central Bank Consults on Revised Domestic Actuarial Regime for Irish (Re)Insurers

Central Bank of Ireland launches consultation on proposed updates to Domestic Actuarial Regime and Solvency II governance requirements.

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Central Bank of Ireland Reviews Public Consultation Framework

Central Bank of Ireland calls for feedback on regulatory impact assessments and public consultation framework.

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Central Bank Updates Supervisory Approach

The Central Bank of Ireland updates the supervisory approach set out in their "Our Approach to Supervision" document.

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Fitness & Probity Review: Central Bank Implements Enria Recommendations

Central Bank publishes report confirming all twelve recommendations from Andrea Enria's Fitness and Probity review have been implemented.

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