Phelan Caswell Insurances

What Phelan Caswell Insurances does

Phelan Caswell Insurances was an established Irish insurance broker providing commercial and corporate insurance solutions prior to its acquisition by Clear Insurance Ireland (formerly MBC Insurance), which itself sits within The Clear Group, a diversified insurance brokerage conglomerate. Following the acquisition, Phelan Caswell Insurances Ltd operates as a wholly-owned, brand-retained subsidiary of Clear Insurance Ireland Ltd, with its legacy policy data and customer records held by the parent for at least six years in line with Central Bank of Ireland regulatory obligations. As a retained legacy book, Phelan Caswell no longer operates as an independent fronted broker; its customers are serviced through Clear Insurance Ireland's nationwide Irish platform.

Clear Insurance Ireland Ltd, the operating entity, is a private limited company incorporated in Ireland, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, and headquartered in Cork. It was established in 1982 as a commercial insurance broker serving the Irish business community, and has since grown through both organic vertical extension and the acquisition of legacy insurance books (including Phelan Caswell Insurances and E.B.I.B. Insurances). The company's product portfolio spans commercial lines (SME package, motor fleet, professional indemnity, public liability, directors & officers, cyber, credit, after-the-event, unoccupied property), specialist verticals (renewable energy, technology via the Techinsure.ie sub-brand, equine, plant & tool hire, construction & trades, hospitality & leisure, agriculture, property & real estate, retail/wholesale/distribution, science/tech), financial planning services (group and individual pensions, group life and income protection, mortgage protection, specified illness, inheritance tax protection, key person cover), and personal lines (home, motor, pet). A self-service portal and online pay/claims flows are offered via the corporate website.

The business model is commission-based brokerage: revenue is generated via placement and renewal commissions from underwriters, fees for advisory and financial planning services, and ancillary charges, with distribution conducted through broker relationships, branch offices, and digital self-service. No pricing models, revenue figures, headcount, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in the available source material, and there are no publicly listed competitors, third-party validation, or certifications referenced beyond Central Bank of Ireland regulation.

Name

Phelan Caswell Insurances

Legal name

Clear Insurance Ireland Ltd

Website

https://pcinsurances.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Phelan Caswell Insurances was an Irish commercial and corporate insurance broker now operating as a retained legacy brand inside Clear Insurance Ireland Ltd (part of The Clear Group), a privately held, Central Bank of Ireland-regulated brokerage serving Irish businesses and consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Insurance Brokerage

NAICS

Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (52421)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYFSAEADAE

Reinsurance Brokerage

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/Insurance Brokerage & Risk Advisory

Keywords

• Commercial insurance
• Insurance brokerage
• Business insurance
• Corporate insurance
• SME insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Core offering

Phelan Caswell Insurances was an established Irish insurance broker providing commercial and corporate insurance solutions to businesses. Following its acquisition, the entity now operates as part of Clear Insurance Ireland, with legacy policy data and customer records retained by the parent. Insurance products and services for former Phelan Caswell customers are handled through Clear Insurance Ireland's broader commercial insurance brokerage offering.

Product overview

Phelan Caswell Insurances was an insurance company that was acquired by Clear Insurance Ireland (formerly MBC Insurance). As of the acquisition announcement, Phelan Caswell Insurances operates under the Clear Insurance Ireland umbrella, which offers a comprehensive range of commercial and personal insurance products including renewable energy insurance, technology insurance (Techinsure), equine insurance, financial planning services, plant and tool hire insurance, and SME insurance packages. Specific product details for Phelan Caswell Insurances as a standalone entity are not available in the provided source data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Techinsure.ie: Specialized insurance brand for IT professionals and technology companies offering tech insurance products.

Products and services

• Commercial and Corporate Insurance Brokerage
• Techinsure (IT and Technology Professional Insurance) Specialised insurance cover for IT professionals and technology companies, distributed via the Techinsure.ie brand under Clear Insurance Ireland.
• Renewable Energy Insurance Insurance products tailored to renewable energy sector businesses, offered under the Clear Insurance Ireland commercial insurance suite.
• Equine Insurance Insurance cover tailored to equine industry participants, distributed under Clear Insurance Ireland.
• Financial Planning and Protection Products Group pensions, group life cover, income protection, individual pensions, mortgage protection, and inheritance tax protection solutions, distributed under Clear Insurance Ireland.

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Clear Insurance IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhelan Caswell Insurances Ltd was acquired by Clear Insurance Ireland and operates as part of the Clear Group. The legacy data and customer records of Phelan Caswell Insurances are securely stored by Clear Insurance Ireland, which now handles their insurance products and services. Phelan Caswell was formerly an established insurance broker in Ireland providing commercial and corporate insurance solutions.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Arachas Insurance Brokers: One of Ireland's largest independent commercial and personal lines insurance brokers, headquartered in Dublin with nationwide branches. Directly comparable to Clear Insurance Ireland/Phelan Caswell in target market (Irish SMEs and corporates), product breadth (commercial, personal, financial planning), and regulatory standing with the Central Bank of Ireland.
• O'Leary Insurances: Long-established Irish insurance broker providing commercial and personal lines across multiple branches nationwide. Comparable to Phelan Caswell as a similarly-sized indigenous Irish intermediary focused on SME and personal customers with a multi-branch distribution model.
• Keywest Insurance Brokers: Irish commercial insurance broker focused on SME and corporate clients, offering property, liability, motor fleet, and specialist commercial covers. Directly comparable as an independent Irish broker competing for the same commercial accounts as Clear Insurance Ireland's Phelan Caswell legacy book.
• Grafton Insurance Brokers: Independent Irish insurance broker serving commercial and personal clients with a focus on niche sectors including property, motor, and liability. Comparable to Clear Insurance Ireland's Phelan Caswell legacy book as a similarly-positioned indigenous Irish broker competing in the same SME/mid-market segment.

Broad incumbents

• Marsh Ireland: Irish arm of Marsh McLennan, the world's largest insurance broker, providing commercial risk advisory, placement, and claims services to large corporates. Comparable to the upper end of Clear Insurance Ireland's commercial book but with significantly larger scale, global carrier access, and specialization in complex/enterprise risks.
• Aon Ireland: Irish operations of global broker Aon, focused on commercial risk, reinsurance, and human capital solutions. Comparable in commercial brokerage activity to Clear Insurance Ireland/Phelan Caswell but at much larger scale with deep specialization in risk consulting, reinsurance brokerage, and enterprise risk management.
• Howden Insurance Brokers (Ireland): International broker with growing Irish presence following the acquisition of JLT Ireland's regional operations. Comparable as a multi-line commercial broker targeting Irish SMEs and corporates, but with backing from a larger UK-headquartered group and broader specialty lines capabilities.
• Pen Underwriting: UK-based managing general agent (MGA) and broker network providing delegated authority and specialist commercial underwriting across Ireland and the UK. Comparable in commercial insurance distribution to Clear Insurance Ireland but operating a hybrid MGA/broker model with carrier-aligned underwriting authority.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phelancaswell
• Instagraminstagram.com/clearinsuranceireland
• Xx.com/pcinsurances

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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