Industrial Insurance Company HDI-Gerling has announced the creation of a new branch in Ireland, based in Dublin. The formation of the branch aims to build HDI-Gerling’s brand in Ireland as a strong leading market. It will deliver technical knowhow and a service proposition aligned directly to the needs of its brokers and clients.
HDI-Gerling has for many years written business in Ireland from its UK operation which will continue in its responsibility for Ireland and provide claims, risk engineering and support services. In Ireland HDI-G will focus on industrial and commercial business and underwrite risks in the property, liability and engineering classes.
Paul Moraghan has joined HDI-Gerling as general manager to head the branch and Frank Hynes has also been appointed to manage the liability portfolio. Both bring with them a wealth of experience, an in-depth understanding of the Irish insurance market and strong broker support.
Board member Jens Wohlthat, responsible for international business, said: “The decision to enter Ireland at this time forms part of HDI-Gerling’s long term strategy to become a truly global business. With Paul’s local leadership and supported by the UK operation, Ireland will add a further dimension to our business.”
Richard Taylor, UK and Ireland managing director added: “This represents yet another step in our long term plans to deliver our products locally with highly respected technical and professional decision makers”.
