New Ireland Assurance Co. PLC, Dublin, Ireland's second-largest life...

New Ireland Assurance Co. PLC, Dublin, Ireland's second-largest life insurer, named Chase Manhattan Bank as global custodian to Ir 600 million ($948 million) in equities, said Michael Dangerfield, group investment manager. Chase replaces an Irish bank Mr. Dangerfield declined to name. He said New Ireland had sought improved processing and servicing of its securities.