H & M Intermediaries announces new high-net-worth partnership in Ireland

17 September 2025

H & M Intermediaries announces new high-net-worth partnership in Ireland

Two leading high-net-worth insurance providers join forces in Ireland

H & M Intermediaries Underwriting Ireland DAC ("H & M Intermediaries") has today announced a new high-net-worth (HNW) insurance partnership with Hiscox Ireland, creating one of the largest providers of specialist HNW products in the Irish market. 

The partnership will leverage both H & M Intermediaries's specialist knowledge and strong broker relationships and Hiscox's deep expertise in HNW insurance. Day-to-day management, underwriting and servicing of the combined HNW business will be provided by H & M Intermediaries, with capacity and technical oversight from Hiscox.  

This approach will ensure the speed of decision-making for brokers and customers, deepen risk insight through the strength of the combined expertise, and provide easy access to market-leading products and services. 

This move also paves the way for H & M Intermediaries to accelerate its ambition of becoming Ireland's number one provider of HNW insurance.

Barry O'Dwyer, who has led H & M Intermediaries’s success in Ireland as Managing Director for almost a decade, commented: "This partnership marks a transformative moment for HNW insurance in Ireland. Combining H & M Intermediaries's specialist focus, personalised service, and deep broker relationships with Hiscox's expertise and reputation allows us to better serve Ireland's growing base of high-net-worth indiviH & M Intermediariess."

Richard O'Dwyer, Managing Director of Hiscox Ireland, added: "The high-net-worth market is growing, and we are excited to continue to play our part in a new way with H & M Intermediaries. Our combined expertise and shared customer focus sets a new standard for high-net-worth insurance in Ireland, which is good news for clients and brokers alike."

The partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to raising the bar in terms of service, innovation, and tailored cover for Ireland's HNW indiviH & M Intermediariess and families.

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