Keaney Insurance Group

What Keaney Insurance Group does

Keaney Insurance Group is an Irish commercial and personal insurance broker operating as part of Arthur J. Gallagher's Irish network, headquartered in Dublin and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. The firm distributes a broad portfolio of insurance products across personal lines (car, van, house, travel, farm), commercial lines (business, corporate, wholesale), and adjacent services (financial planning, HNW private client). Keaney itself was founded in 1993 and integrated into Gallagher's Irish operations in January 2025; the Irish operating entity also retains multiple acquired brands including First Ireland, Innovu, Sheridan Insurances, PolskiQuote, and Cosmeticinsure.ie, with AssuredPartners Ireland and Quoteme.ie added in June 2026.

Keaney's distribution is multi-channel: seven regional offices across Ireland (Dublin, Limerick, Kilkenny, Wexford, Kerry, Monaghan, Louth), a centralized phone operation, website-based quote request forms, and a social presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. The underlying technology stack is not disclosed beyond the public-facing corporate website and Trustpilot review integration; there is no evidence of proprietary platforms, APIs, or AI tooling in the input data. The business model is standard brokerage economics: Keaney places client risks with multiple insurance carriers and earns commissions on premiums, with quote-based pricing that varies by individual risk assessment rather than publicly disclosed rates.

Commercially, the franchise's primary value is local Irish relationship-driven service combined with access to Gallagher's global risk capacity across 130 countries. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, consistent with a small regional broker, and revenue is not disclosed. The competitive position rests on multi-brand retention (Keaney, First Ireland, Innovu, etc.) preserving legacy customer trust, physical office reach across Ireland, and back-office scale benefits from being a wholly-owned subsidiary of a NYSE-listed parent (AJG).

Name

Keaney Insurance Group

Legal name

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers (Ireland) Limited

Website

https://keaneyinsurance.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Keaney Insurance Group is an Irish insurance broker offering personal, commercial, corporate, and HNW private client coverage, distributed through seven regional offices across Ireland and operating as part of Arthur J. Gallagher's global insurance network spanning 130 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Insurance Brokerage

NAICS

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

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411), Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance (6331)

akta.pro primary industry

Insurtech-Enabled Brokerage (Digital Brokers & Aggregators) (FSAEADAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mid-Market Commercial Package (Package Policies) (FSAJAFAB), Personal Auto Insurance (FSAJAMAA)

Keywords

• Commercial insurance brokerage
• Personal insurance products
• Risk management services
• Motor insurance coverage
• High net worth insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Keaney Insurance Group is an Irish insurance brokerage that places personal and commercial insurance policies on behalf of clients with multiple insurers. Its core offering spans personal lines (car, van, house, travel, farm), commercial lines (business, corporate, wholesale), private client coverage for high-net-worth individuals, and financial planning services. The firm is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and operates as part of the global Arthur J. Gallagher broker network.

Product overview

Keaney Insurance Group operates as an acquired brand within Gallagher's Irish insurance network, offering a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products and financial services. The portfolio includes personal insurance lines (car, van, house, travel, farm) and commercial insurance offerings (business, corporate, wholesale), with specialized coverage options for high-value assets and private clients. Products are distributed through Gallagher's offices across Dublin, Limerick, Kilkenny, Wexford, Kerry, Monaghan, and Louth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Car Insurance Motor vehicle insurance coverage for cars available to individual consumers in Ireland, with tailored sub-products for young drivers, SUV owners, learner drivers, women, expatriate drivers, and high-value car owners.
• Van Insurance Commercial and private van insurance coverage for individual van owners and fleet operators in Ireland.
• House Insurance Residential property insurance covering houses in Ireland, with specialized options for first-time buyers and new build homes.
• Business Insurance Commercial insurance solutions for Irish businesses of various sizes and industries.
• Travel Insurance Holiday and travel insurance coverage for international and domestic trips for Irish consumers.
• Farm Insurance Agricultural insurance covering farms, livestock, equipment, and related agricultural operations for Irish farmers.
• Private Client Insurance High-net-worth insurance services including high-value car insurance and bespoke coverage for affluent individuals' luxury assets and properties.
• Financial Services Financial planning and advisory services for individuals and businesses in Ireland, including investment and retirement planning products.
• Corporate Insurance Large-scale commercial risk management and insurance solutions for corporate clients in Ireland.
• Wholesale Insurance Solutions Wholesale insurance products and services distributed through broker partner networks.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gallagher (Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ireland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 June 2026Keaney Insurance Group operates as part of Gallagher's Irish insurance brokerage network. Gallagher is a global business insurance, risk management and consulting services company operating in 130 countries. The acquisition/merger integrates Keaney into Gallagher's portfolio of insurance brands including First Ireland, Sheridan Insurances, and others. Gallagher traces its founding family roots to Limerick in the 1800s.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Zurich Insurance Ireland: Zurich Ireland is a large incumbent insurer offering personal, commercial, and corporate insurance products, often placed via brokers including competitors to Keaney. Overlaps in commercial lines and corporate accounts.
• Allianz Ireland: Allianz Ireland offers personal and commercial insurance products through broker and direct channels. As a major carrier serving the same Irish market, it is both a partner and competitor to Keaney's broker placement activity.
• FBD Insurance: FBD is an Irish incumbent insurer and broker offering farm, motor, home, and commercial insurance — overlapping with Keaney's product portfolio while operating primarily as a direct carrier with tied-agent distribution.
• Aviva Ireland: Aviva Ireland is a major incumbent insurer offering personal and commercial lines including motor, home, and business insurance through broker and direct channels — competing with Keaney for placement of risks.

Direct peers

• Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Ireland: WTW's Irish office is a global broker competitor in commercial and specialty insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting — directly comparable to Keaney's corporate and wholesale offerings.
• Marsh Ireland: Marsh's Irish operations compete directly with Keaney/Gallagher in commercial insurance brokerage and risk advisory across mid-market and corporate clients in Ireland. Both operate as global-broker-owned local entities serving overlapping customer segments.
• Aon Ireland: Aon Ireland is a direct competitor offering commercial insurance brokerage, risk management, and reinsurance services in the same Irish market as Keaney. Both are international broker networks with local Irish operations.
• Howden Ireland: Howden is a fast-growing global insurance broker with significant Irish operations in commercial and personal lines, directly competing with Keaney for mid-market and corporate accounts in Ireland.
• Arachas Insurance Brokers: Arachas is one of the largest independent Irish insurance brokers offering personal and commercial lines, competing head-to-head with Keaney on mid-market and personal insurance products across Ireland.

Emerging players

• Bonkers.ie (PriceRunner-style aggregator): Bonkers.ie is an Irish price-comparison aggregator for insurance and financial products, competing for consumer attention in commoditized personal lines (car, home) where Keaney also operates — a structural threat to broker commissions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SheridanInsurances
• Facebookfacebook.com/gallagherireland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/keaney-insurance-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/gallagherie_

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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