Arachas

Arachas, an insurance broker with nationwide coverage in Ireland

Arachas presents itself as Ireland's largest nationwide insurance broker. Its activity focuses on intermediating policies for individuals and businesses, with an offering that ranges from car insurance to risk advisory solutions for large organisations. The company states it has over 50 years of experience and a 90% customer retention rate.

Insurance for individuals

The catalogue aimed at individual clients includes several distinct lines:

• Car: comparison of policies from a list of A-rated insurers, with quote requests via a callback form.
• Home: cover for first-time buyers and for landlords who rent out property, with options from several insurers.
• Young drivers: a dedicated team that analyses the best car insurance options and offers discounts on driving lessons.
• Travel: tailored policies covering the policyholder, their belongings and travel arrangements.
• Van: cover for light commercial vehicles and for the associated business activity.
• Online renewal: existing customers can pay their renewal through the website at a time that suits them.

Affinity schemes and corporate clients

Arachas manages affinity schemes for trade unions and professional bodies, offering personal lines insurance solutions to their members. In the business area, it markets policies that seek to protect against unexpected events. Its corporate practice provides risk advisory services to large and complex businesses.

History and group structure

The company has been built through the integration of entrepreneurial businesses with shared values, and through mergers and acquisitions that have led to its current national scale. In 2020 it became part of The Ardonagh Group, a global broker with over 12,000 employees and a network of more than 250 locations in over 30 countries. Arachas operates under various trading names, including Capital Insurance Markets, Capital IM, Covercentre, Study & Protect, BJP Taxi, ProEx Underwriting, Craftinsure Ireland, Self Build Protect and Broker Options.

Recent activity and community

The site highlights milestones such as the announcement of a new partnership with Connacht Rugby (February 2026), the publication of the 2025 gender pay gap report (November 2025) and an agreement to acquire Insight Insurance Brokers as part of its growth in Cork (September 2025). The company also participates in local community initiatives and is part of The Ardonagh Community Trust, the group's charitable arm, which since 2017 has awarded over £1.2 million in grants to more than 290 causes nominated by employees.

Regulation and company details

Arachas Corporate Brokers Limited, trading as Arachas, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, with company registration number 379157. The company is deemed authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. Its registered address is 9 Eastgate Avenue, Eastgate Business Park, Little Island, Cork T45 YN92.

Location and contact

9 Eastgate Avenue, Eastgate Business Park, Little Island, Cork T45 YN92