Clear Group strikes first MGA deal
The Clear Group has acquired a 50% shareholding in Thomond Underwriting based in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, the broker’s first MGA deal.
Thomond Underwriting is a commercial MGA and Lloyd’s Coverholder, which has been operating in Ireland and Northern Ireland since 2007.
It deals exclusively through brokers and offers a wide range of commercial insurance solutions, including commercial liability, commercial material damage and BI, commercial property owners, contractors all risks, personal accident & illness, professional indemnity and cyber.
The Thomond team, led by managing director John O’Driscoll, will now play an integral
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