PIB Group adds insurance broker Sheridan Colohan to network

/ 12th September 2022 /

Insurance broker PIB Group has bought out Sheridan Colohan Insurance Brokers, the eighth broker to join PIB’s line-up in Ireland.

The Wicklow broker team will be supported during integration into PIB’s operation by Campion Insurance, which leads PIB’s expansion in Ireland, having been acquired last year.

Founder Eamonn Sheridan said: “This is a very exciting time for us, and we are delighted to become part of PIB Group. Not only have we reached a proud milestone of 41 years in business this year, we are taking an important step for our future, which is made even stronger by being part of a larger group."

Campion chief executive Jim Campion added: “Sheridan-Colohan has a very loyal customer base that has stayed with them for many years, which is credit to their reputation as an honest and reliable company.

"We are looking forward to supporting all our new colleagues with their continued development and growth, while enjoying many more years of business success together.

”Elsewhere, Aston Lark Ireland and Westmeath broker Gateway Insurance and Investments have agreed terms for a takeover of the 40-year-old Athlone firm, which specialises in the SME sector with product offerings for both commercial and personal customers, including general insurance and financial lines products.

Aston Lark chief executive Robert Kennedy said: “I am delighted to welcome Tom and the Gateway team to Aston Lark. It is another fantastic addition to our growing business in the Midlands, further enhancing our capability in the region.

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Sheridan Colohan — The Wicklow broker team will be supported during integration into PIB’s operation by **Campion Insurance**, which leads PIB’s expansion in Ireland, having been acquired last year.

“We are keen to continue growing and acquiring like-minded brokers in Ireland as we look to deliver on our ambition to become Ireland’s leading independent insurance broker.”

Gateway managing director Tom Fitzgerald added: “This is a fantastic development for our clients. We now also have access to global markets, a wider product range and an experienced, similarly focused network of colleagues.

“It was only after exhaustive investigations that Aston Lark was selected. After over 40 years of servicing our clients, the future of Gateway is now secure.”