- CEO
- Tomás O’Midheach
- Full Time Employees
- 1,045
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Property/Casualty insurance
- Address
- FBD House Bluebell DU Ireland D12 Y0HE
- IPO Date
- Jun 6, 2000
- Business
- FBD Holdings plc is an Irish insurance company primarily engaged in the underwriting and sale of a comprehensive range of insurance products and financial services. The company offers personal and commercial insurance solutions including car insurance; home insurance; farm insurance; business insurance; travel insurance; life and pensions products. It operates a multichannel distribution strategy with direct sales and partnerships, serving predominantly Irish markets through a network of 34 offices across Ireland. Founded in 1969, FBD Holdings plc is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
In the latest period, FBD Holdings plc reported significant growth with a 10% increase in gross written premiums and over 10,500 additional policies on record compared to the first half of 2024. The company registered a profit before tax of €17 million for the half year ended June 2025. Recent strategic developments include enhancements in underwriting capabilities, strong acquisition and retention in the home insurance segment across both direct and partnership channels, and a capital allocation of €4 million towards share repurchase. The company also approved a 75 cent special dividend, reflecting robust financial health with a solvency capital requirement coverage of 202% post-dividend and share repurchase. FBD continues to invest heavily in digital transformation to enhance customer engagement and streamline operations.
FBD Holdings plc operates in two main segments: underwriting and financial services, targeting personal, commercial, and agricultural insurance markets predominantly within Ireland. The company leverages a strong heritage and market presence to maintain one of the leading positions in the Irish property and casualty insurance sector. It maintains a primary listing on Euronext Dublin (Ticker: EG7.IR). The operational focus remains on product innovation and expanding insurance coverages to meet evolving customer needs while sustaining financial discipline and shareholder returns.
This makes FBD Holdings plc a well-established, diversified insurer with focused growth initiatives and a solid balance sheet position as it navigates the competitive insurance environment domestically. Its strategic emphasis on digital capabilities and customer retention positions it to capitalize on market opportunities going forward.