Campion Insurance, one of Ireland’s leading independent insurance broker has this morning (Thursday ) announced its arrival in Galway through a merger with leading broker McLaughlin & Greaney Insurances trading as Future. Under the terms of the merger, Future will become part of Campion Insurance. The merger has been approved by the Central Bank of Ireland and the consideration is for an undisclosed sum.
The merger will allow Future customers in Galway to avail of the full range of insurance products offered by Campion Insurance while maintaining the same level of local expertise in customer service as Future staff will continue to be employed in the Galway branch.
Founded in 1984, Campion Insurance has a presence in 12 towns and 10 counties across Ireland and employs over 180 people. Campion Insurance is a full-service insurance solutions company offering personal, business and financial insurance products. Its range includes car, home, van, farm, and business insurance as well a full range of financial services products including investments, mortgages, pensions, protection and savings.
Campion’s merger with Future is a form of organic growth as this expansion of Campion’s reach into the Galway market allows it to maintain its commitment to local expertise. Having decided to establish a presence in Galway, Campion was drawn to the possibility of working with Future as a company whose leaders and staff have many years of experience and intimate knowledge of the needs of local people and businesses.
Chief Executive of Campion Insurance, Jim Campion said he is very happy to announce the arrival of Campion Insurance in Galway and that he is delighted that this is made possible through our merger with Future.”
“Mickey McLaughlin is a true local leader and the level of local expertise he and the Future staff have is unparalleled. This is a natural match to our long-standing commitment to keeping local knowledge and customer service at the core of what we do.
“We look forward to working with them as we expand the offerings of the Galway office to include the wide range of insurance products that Campion, as a nationwide broker, can provide,” he said.
Mickey McLaughlin of Future said Campion Insurance’s expertise and well-deserved reputation in the Irish market makes the team a great fit for us.
“As one of the best-regarded independent specialist brokers in the country, we will continue to provide high-quality and comprehensive insurance solutions to Future’s clients in Galway.”
“The insurance needs of people and businesses in Galway are changing and I am delighted that we will be able to meet those demands through Future’s merger with Campion Insurance. I look forward to the company seeing further success with Campion Insurance investment and support,” he concluded.
