It looks like the legal tussle between Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC – the Irish general insurance operations of UK-headquartered group Aviva Plc – and ex-boss John Quinlan has been put to rest.
Quinlan, who took the insurer to court around the time his successor was named, is said to have filed a notice of discontinuance and will not be pursuing the case anymore. Prior to the lawsuit, the former CEO was cited as being on leave.
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Meanwhile, it’s been confirmed that Quinlan is no longer connected with Aviva.
A company spokesperson told The Irish Times: “Declan O’Rourke is CEO of Aviva’s general insurance business; John Quinlan has left the business.”
Aviva, according to the publication, declined to comment on whether it reached a settlement with the industry stalwart, who joined from RSA in 2013. It also remains unclear why Quinlan was replaced.
The current chief, meanwhile, came onboard the company in September. A PwC alum, O’Rourke moved to Aviva after nearly three decades at AIG.
