Gallagher today announced it has acquired First Ireland Risk Management Limited (First Ireland). Founded in 1982, the Dublin based firm employs over 120 risk professionals, and offers a range of commercial and personal lines insurance, plus life and pensions products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. First Ireland has a client base of Read more…
Under a pension scheme for a Company Director, all the usual pension tax advantages would apply: Director can make personal contributions and receive income tax relief at their usual rate All investment growth is applied tax-free At retirement entitled to a tax-free lump sum of at least 25% of the total fund value Company Read more…
Finding your Why? So it’s a Tuesday, two days into a fresh new week ahead, you over indulged at the weekend. And so you are going in to the new week with great intentions to exercise and eat right because you feel guilty and bad about your weekend antics and want to remedy the damage Read more…
Do you hate getting your insurance renewal letter? Are you the kind of person who never thinks to shop around for insurance until it is too late and then ends up renewing with your current provider even if your premium has increased? Do you relish the thought of not having to think about your house Read more…
Fed up of getting 0% interest on deposit? Check out our Regular Saver and Lump Sum Investment Options If you’re looking to start a savings plan or invest a lump sum why not speak to one of our expert Financial Advisors? Deposit interest rates are now at an all-time low and one of Ireland’s Read more…
As a company director, there are various safeguards that you can put in place to protect you and your business from financial loss in the event of illness or death. Shareholder Protection is one of the most important policies your business needs if the company has multiple shareholders. This plan ensures that on the illness Read more…
If you have been recently made redundant and have questions about what happens to your pension, contact one of Sheridan Insurances’ expert Financial Advisors today. Depending on the type of pension you have there will be a number of options available to you. One of our recent cases involved a client, Sam*, who had been Read more…
Given the health risks associated with smoking and the use of e-cigarettes (vapes), life insurance providers will apply a loading, or extra charge, on your policy if you are a smoker at the time of application. Generally speaking, this usually means that the premium will double. For example, assuming no other health or occupational Read more…
With the coronavirus a very frightening reality, we are living in an uncertain and scary time with surreal restrictions affecting our daily lives. Even a simple task like going to the shop to buy a loaf of bread may cause feelings of fear and anxiety. Being faced with these emotions and listening to the news Read more…
Over the years, Ireland and the UK have a strong history of people moving between our two countries for work and also for retirement. If you have a pension from your time in the UK, our expert Financial Advisors here at Gallagher would be happy to discuss your options regarding moving your pension to Ireland. Read more…
Remember that pension you were paying into in your former employment? Do you ever wonder what happened to it? Chances are it’s still with that old employer, it’s still invested in the same funds and you’re probably still paying charges on it. But, did you know that you can move this company pension from your Read more…
During this uncertain time, most people are concerned about their income and how this might be affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. We insure our cars, homes and businesses but too few of us think about insuring one of the most important assets we have – our salary. An Income Protection policy will pay you a Read more…