GMIB.ie

GMIB.ie, insurance broker in Killarney

GMIB.ie is an insurance broker based in Killarney, County Kerry (Ireland). Its activity focuses on comparing insurance offers for individuals and businesses, with the promise of providing an instant quote in under 60 seconds. The firm operates under the name Gallivan Murphy Insurance Brokers Ltd and also under the brands O'Donovan Insurances and Fitzgerald Insurances, and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Comparison of car, home, van and commercial insurance

The main service consists of comparing proposals from 14 different insurers and brokers so that the client obtains a competitive quote without having to request it themselves. The product lines offered are:

• Car insurance, with a comparison tool and specific quotes.
• Home and property insurance, including landlord insurance.
• Van insurance, with a comparison tool and own quotes.
• Commercial insurance for businesses.

Within car insurance, the website details specific coverages and profiles: comprehensive policy, third party fire and theft cover, telematics insurance and specialist cover. It also lists particular situations that require specific attention, such as novice drivers, young drivers, drivers with convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, disqualified or banned drivers, open claims, holders of foreign or international licences, exchanging foreign licences, no driving history, penalty points, applications refused by insurers, high-performance and sports vehicles.

History: from Killarney to an international group

The company was founded in 1986 by Tadgh and Annamaria Gallivan in Killarney. In 2012 it moved its offices to High Street, in the same town, which allowed it to expand its capacity. Under the direction of Denis Murphy and Simon Gallivan, the business grew to become, according to its own presentation, one of the largest independent brokerages in Ireland. In 2022 it was acquired by AssuredPartners and later, in 2025, by Gallagher.

Gallagher entered the Irish market in June 2022 after acquiring INNOVU and Doyle Mahon, and later First Ireland. The Gallagher family, founders of the group in 1927, has Irish roots dating back to Limerick in the 19th century, before emigrating to the United States. The group has more than 70,000 employees and maintains a client-centric approach.

Management team

The management structure of GMIB.ie combines profiles with extensive experience in the insurance and financial sector:

• Kevin O'Callaghan, Head of Sales, leads the personal lines department. He joined in 2013 from hotel management and leads the growth strategy for the division in Ireland.
• Steven Looney, Head of Product & Customer Retention, has more than twenty years in the sector. He joined the company in 2013 as Personal Lines Manager and has been part of the senior management team from Killarney.
• Gary Kerrisk, Head of Commercial Lines, has been with the company for almost eleven years and oversees a portfolio with more than 10 million euros in revenue, including a personal portfolio of 2.5 million.
• Stephen Darmody, Financial Controller and ACCA member since 2001, joined in September 2020 after developing his career across audit, manufacturing and the financial sector.
• Brian Hayes, Head of Compliance, has more than twenty years of experience in insurance and financial services, with specialisation in regulatory governance, risk management, anti-money laundering and consumer protection.

Informative content and customer service

The GMIB.ie website includes a blog with explanatory articles on common issues in the Irish market, such as driving other people's vehicles, how no-claims bonuses work or calculating rebuild cost and sum insured in home policies. It also offers guides and a frequently asked questions section, as well as information on how to make a claim.

At the time of analysis, the firm showed a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 5,522 reviews on Trustpilot. Service is provided by phone and email, and calls may be recorded for training and verification purposes.

Company and regulatory information

Gallivan Murphy Insurance Brokers Ltd, which operates as GMIB.ie, O'Donovan Insurances and Fitzgerald Insurances, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Its company registration number is 358826.

Location and contact

Upper High Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 NV21 · Phone: 0818 92 92 42 · Email: info@gmib.ie