Kilkenny's Campion Insurance extends portfolio with acquisition of Gleeson Insurance

Gleeson Insurance, based in Ennis, County Clare, is the latest specialist brokerage to become part of the rapidly growing insurance intermediary PIB Group Ltd (‘PIB’).

The business was acquired through Campion Insurance, which leads PIB’s Irish division. 

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This acquisition further strengthens Campion’s portfolio of businesses in Ireland.

The arrival of Gleeson Insurance to Campion’s portfolio adds to the accelerated growth in Ireland and builds on the 13 businesses already acquired.

Following this acquisition, the total headcount for PIB in Ireland now exceeds 400 employees.

This acquisition further builds on Campion’s and PIB Group’s strategy of developing specialist businesses in their markets and will add to and complement the significant footprint Campion Insurance has in Ireland.

With their growing scale and size and following on from their recent acquisition in February of two brokerage firms (Landmark Insurance and Halligan Insurance), Campion Insurance are very well placed to meet the needs of all their customers.

This is due to their broad range of services and offerings from specialist commercial products, motor and home insurance and life & pensions products.

Michael Gleeson will continue to lead Gleeson Insurance and the business will form part of PIB’s Irish division, led by Campion Insurance who have been part of PIB since 2021.

Jim Campion, CEO of Campion Insurance, commented that the addition of this business 'once again highlights our ambition in the Irish market and aligns with our strategy of developing our specialist insurance offerings for the benefit of our customers'.

"I would like to extend a very warm welcome to our new colleagues, following the acquisition of Gleeson Insurances," he said.

"I look forward to working with Michael Gleeson and the team in Gleeson Insurance to continue our growth in the market as our business continues to go from strength to strength.

"Looking ahead to the rest of 2023, PIB and Campion Insurance will continue to invest significantly in the Irish insurance market and aims to attract more excellent local brokers to the portfolio.

"We will continue to attract new talent and develop our team in Ireland to provide ambitious employees with challenging and rewarding careers."

Michael Gleeson, Managing Director, Gleeson Insurance said that he is looking forward to working with Jim Campion and Campion Insurance to drive growth of the business in Ireland.

Campion Insurance was established in Urlingford, County Kilkenny in 1984 by Jim & Margaret Campion.

Since then, it has grown into one of Ireland’s largest brokers, with offices nationwide.

The business was acquired by PIB Group in 2021, and Campion Insurance is now PIB’s lead brand in the Irish market.

This combination of local knowledge and international strength has enabled Campion Insurance to accelerate its growth in the marketplace.