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Ros brings over 20 years of experience to her role as Group Operations Director. Her career began in Northern Ireland, where she started on the Kerry Group’s sales graduate programme. She then moved on to senior management roles at Arcadia Group and Brown Thomas Ltd, working across both Ireland and the UK.

Since joining LHK Group in 2015, Ros has taken on responsibility for a wide range of operational areas, including information technology, financial management, digitisation, human resource planning, marketing, and regulatory governance. She has played a key role in driving the success and fostering the high-performance work culture at LHK Group.

Ros holds a BESS undergraduate degree from Trinity College Dublin, a Master’s in Business Management Consultancy from UCD Smurfit School, and a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors. She was appointed to the Board in April 2022.

Colm is a Chartered Insurance Broker and Managing Director of LHK Group. Upon graduating from university with a degree in Insurance Studies and a masters qualification in Risk Management, Colm went to work with Aon London in their Global Risks division, advising multinational clients on their insurance placements. Colm was a Strategic Account Broker and Director of the Global Risks division when he decided to return to Ireland at the end of 2007. Colm has succeeded in growing the LHK business and developed the client profile utilising his experience to advise domestically based commercial and corporate clients.

Gillian joined Kelleher Insurance in 2001, having started her career at Zurich Insurance. With extensive experience in both Personal and Commercial Lines Insurance, she has developed in-depth knowledge across sectors such as Food & Beverage, the Bridgestone scheme, and more recently, Solicitors Professional Indemnity Insurance. Gillian’s expertise in relationship management, negotiation, and delivering efficient solutions has made her a key asset to our clients. She now leads the Corporate Team in our Drogheda office, continuing to provide exceptional service and strategic guidance. 

Keith joined LHK in 2016, bringing extensive experience from his time in the Irish sporting sector, including roles with Rugby Players Ireland and Line Up Sports. Since then, he has built a strong and varied client base across industries such as Food & Agri, Leisure, Equine, Retail, Manufacturing, and Construction. 

Known for his client-focused approach, Keith works closely with businesses to deliver tailored, cost-effective insurance solutions. His commitment to service and relationship-building has helped drive continued growth within LHK. In 2023, he was appointed Corporate Lead of the Dublin office. 

Gerry is a Chartered Insurance Broker and serves as the Commercial Director at LHK Group. He began his insurance career with Hibernian Insurance Company (now Aviva) in 1982, where he gained broad experience across the company. In 2012, Gerry moved to Alan B Kidd and Company Insurance Brokers, where he became a shareholder director. The company was acquired by Arachas (now part of The Ardonagh Group) in 2018, and Gerry continued to hold senior roles there, as well as in Stuart Insurance Brokers in Dublin. He joined LHK Group in February 2022, bringing a wealth of industry experience and a strong record of leadership in commercial roles. 

Conail joined LHK Group in April 2019 to lead LHK Financial, the company’s financial planning division. With over 25 years of experience, Conail spent 17 years at Grant Thornton and previously worked with various pension and actuarial consultancy firms in Ireland and Scotland. He has built a strong reputation as a trusted advisor to a wide range of corporate and professional clients. 

Conail’s expertise spans pension and insurance arrangements, financial advice for pre and post-retirement strategies, business insurance, life assurance, disability, critical illness, lump sum investment, and inheritance tax. He holds a Joint Financial Services Diploma and a Diploma in Retirement Planning Advice, in addition to being a Qualified Financial Advisor. Conail is a Fellow of the Life Insurance Association of Ireland, a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants in Ireland, and an Associate of the Irish Institute of Pension Managers. He has also completed the IIPM Law and Governance Programme for Trustees and is a Revenue-approved Pensioneer Trustee with a specialised focus on pension law. 

Stephen joined LHK Group in 2016 and is responsible for driving the company’s organic growth while overseeing the day-to-day management of the Drogheda office. He continues to manage many of LHK’s longstanding clients, ensuring strong relationships and exceptional service. Before joining LHK, Stephen was CEO of McGivern Flynn Insurance Brokers, where he grew and developed the business while personally managing a large portfolio of mid to large corporate clients. With over 35 years of experience in the insurance industry, Stephen has held senior roles in broking, underwriting, and business development at Zurich, AIG, and Fingal Insurance Brokers. 

Colm joined LHK in 2024 with a range of experience including his work as a tax specialist in the asset management team within the financial services division of PWC. More latterly, Colm then transitioned to the life and pensions industry, administering multiple employee benefit schemes for a major retailer in Ireland before joining a brokerage based in North Dublin. He has an undergraduate degree in Occupational Health and Safety Systems and a postgraduate diploma in Accounting and Finance, both from NUIG, and is QFA qualified. 

Adam is currently in his first year on the Insurance Institute’s Apprenticeship Programme, working as a Personal Lines Account Executive in our Drogheda office. In this role, he supports clients with their personal insurance needs, focusing on home and motor policies.

Damien has been working as a sales executive in personal lines insurance for over 10 years and joined LHK Group in 2024. Damien works within the Personal Lines team in a business development capacity. Damien has an undergraduate degree in Business Management and is CIP qualified.

Rachel commenced her insurance career with the Personal Lines team in January 2019. She successfully completed the 3 year Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship programme in 2022 graduating with a BA degree in Insurance Practice from ATU Sligo. In conjunction with the completion of her studies, Rachel moved to the Commercial Lines team in an administrative capacity in mid 2022 and progressed to a Commercial Account Executive position in 2023. 

Graham joined the Dublin Personal Lines team in January 2023 and has 14 years’ experience in the industry, having started his career with the AA Ireland. Graham is CIP qualified and is currently pursuing his MDI qualification.

Marie Therese joined the Retail and Personal Insurance team in Richardson Insurance Solutions in 2017 and brings over 20 years’ experience to the wider LHK Group Personal Lines team.

Stephen Blythman began his insurance career in 1979 with Hibernian Insurance (now Aviva) before joining the family business, Robert Blythman & Associates Ltd, in 1983. Since then, he has led the brokerage, providing expertise across general insurance, life, pensions, savings, and investments.

A Chartered Insurance Practitioner, Stephen holds ACII and APA qualifications in Life & Pensions and Savings & Investments. With decades of industry experience, he remains dedicated to delivering expert insurance solutions.

Tracey joined the LHK Commercial team in August 2019. She has over 16 years’ experience in the insurance industry. Having started her career in the insurance industry with the AA Ireland, Tracey moved to AIG where she gained experience as a Personal Lines Underwriter. In 2014 Tracey joined the Personal Lines team in First Ireland Risk Management and most recently worked as an Account Executive in the Commercial Lines Department. Tracey attained her CIP qualification in June 2019

Rebecca joined the Personal Lines team in our Drogheda office in 2023. She joined LHK from AIB Drumcondra where she was a Level 2 CES. She currently has an APA qualification in which she attained in February 2024.

Ciara joined the LHK commercial lines team alongside the Proactive Solutions business transfer in 2024 and has 20 years experience in the industry. Ciara started her insurance career with Quinn Insurance in 2004. Ciara is CIP qualified and continues to service the Proactive Solutions clients from our Drogheda office.

Laura McCaffrey is a Mortgage Administrator at LHK Finance One.

Laura has over 15 years’ experience in the Financial Services Sector.

Having previously worked with PTSB and AON, Laura was an employee of Finance One at its inception in 2006.

After a career break, she returned to Finance One in 2017.

With more than 12 years’ experience in the financial services sector, Rob joined LHK in November 2024.

Previous experience working in both smaller intermediaries, as well as larger corporations such as WTW & AON, has given Rob a valuable insight as to how the industry operates on multiple levels.

This insight, accompanied with his technical expertise and a previous career in the hospitality industry, enables Rob to offer the best possible service to Clients in his role as Corporate Pensions Lead.

Rob is a Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA) and received a BA from DIT

Nadine Dixon is a highly experienced financial professional with 23 years in the financial services industry, including 14 years specialising in mortgages. She joined Finance One in July 2021 after a successful tenure at Bank of Ireland. Nadine holds qualifications as an LIB, QFA, and EFA, bringing extensive expertise and insight to her role.

Tara Lennon has eight years of experience in financial services, with the last five specialising in mortgages. She began her career at AIB before joining PTSB, where she worked as a Personal Lending and Business Advisor before progressing to Mortgage Advisor. In 2022, she joined EBS as a Mortgage Advisor before making the move to her current role. Tara obtained her QFA qualification in 2018.

Aisling Lyons is Client Services Manager within LHK Financial with responsibility for the daily management of the team and a range of group pension and risk schemes across many sectors. Aisling joined LHK Financial in 2022 with a number of years of industry experience, garnered through her time with Aon, Mercer and Irish Life.

Aisling holds the Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA) designation and the Retirement Planning Advisor (RPA) designation. She also has the QQI certificate from the Project Management Institute.

Carmel is lead financial advisor to Directors and Senior Managers of our pension Group schemes. Carmel has joined LHK Financial with over 20 years’ experience within the industry. She has worked at various stockbroking firms including Davy and Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland where she developed extensive technical expertise in investment, pension and wealth management advice. Carmel is a Chartered Global Management Accountant CGMA®,  Qualified Certified Financial Planner Professional CFP® , Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA), holds an MSc in Financial Services. 

Sharon joined the Personal Lines team in LHK Kelleher Insurance in July 2017. Sharon commenced her insurance career in 1989 and has almost twenty years’ experience in both general insurance and life assurance broking and underwriting. Sharon has an ACII accreditation with the Chartered Insurance institute. Sharon was presented with the Paddy Cowman Award for achieving the highest result nationally in the Principles and Practices of Management in Insurance (ACII) Exams.

Helen commenced her career in Insurance in 2008 when she worked with AA Ireland Insurance  in Personal Lines and joined the LHK commercial lines team in April 2023 after 5 years experience supporting the commercial team within McCarthys Insurance Group.

Roisin joined LHK in September 2019 having previously worked for 18 years in various administration and accounts roles in the travel and leisure business. Roisin has a QQI level 5 bookkeeper qualification.

Cathriona joined LHK, following the acquisition of Richardson Insurance Solutions, in 2022.  With over 25 years in the insurance industry, she has worked across brokerages in Dublin, Kildare, and the South East.  Having a strong construction background, her expertise is not only limited to the construction sector but also within the engineering, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors, to name a few.  Cathriona attained the Management Diploma in Insurance (MDI) in 2022 and is also a Diploma member of the Chartered Insurance Institute in London (Dip CII) since December 2024.  Cathriona’s extensive industry knowledge and client-focused approach is invaluable in her capacity as Account Director.

Marie Lyons is a personal Lines Account Executive for LHK Group. She is a dedicated professional with a background in Business and IT from Blanchardstown Institute of Technology (now Technological University Dublin). Starting a career in insurance at Sedgwick Ireland in 2018, they gained valuable industry experience over six years before joining the LHK team in Drogheda.

Holds an APA qualification in Commercial and Personal General Insurance for the past four years.

Starting their career in 2018 as an administrative assistant at an insurance brokerage, Shaun transitioned to a personal lines insurance broker role by 2020. In 2022, he advanced to a commercial insurance underwriter position, further broadening their expertise before moving to commercial insurance sales in 2023. As of June 2024,Shaun serves as a Business Development Executive with LHK Insurance Group, leveraging a comprehensive background in both underwriting and sales to drive strategic growth and client engagement.

Michael joined the Drogheda Personal Lines Team in October 2017. Michael started his career in insurance in 2014 with Chill Insurance and later completed his APA qualification in Personal and Commercial General Insurance in June 2016. He joined the Commercial team in February 2020 and attained his CIP qualification in 2024.

Monica joined the LHK commercial lines team alongside the Proactive Solutions business transfer in 2024 and has over 20 years experience in the industry having commenced her career in the industry in 1997 with O’Callaghan Insurance. Monica is CIP qualified and continues to service the Proactive Solutions clients from our Drogheda office.

Lisa is a qualified Accountant with experience predominantly in the Financial Services and Pharmaceutical Industry prior to joining LHK as Finance Manager in 2024. Lisa’s accountancy career started when she joined Grant Thornton as a Trainee Accountant in 1991 after completing her business and accounting studies at Griffith College Dublin. 

Rebecca joined the commercial lines team in our Drogheda office in 2023 after 8 years with Keystone Insurance where she was responsible for renewals and business development within the SME sector. 

Rebecca attained the CIP qualification in 2019 and plans to progress further with her insurance studies over the coming years.

Alex joined the Personal Lines team in our Drogheda office in 2024. Alex is APA qualified and started his career in the industry in 2021 and was employed by a number of our insurance partners in an administrative capacity before joining LHK. 

Ben joined LHK in 2022 and attained his APA accreditation in February 2024. He supports the commercial team in an administrative capacity whilst also servicing a number of our SME clients.

Joe began his career in the insurance industry with Chill Insurance in 2017 and joined the Personal Lines team in LHK Kelleher Insurance in October 2020. He is currently working towards his CIP qualification.

Tom joined LHK in May 2021 and is responsible for the development of the commercial and corporate account in his capacity as Business Development Lead. With a career spanning both underwriting and corporate broking, most recently with Marsh, Tom is an experienced practitioner and advisor. His technical expertise and well-established insurer relationships enable him to deliver the best possible outcomes for his clients. Tom is CIP qualified and holds a BA from UCD. A Wexford native, he has strong agricultural roots with notable experience placing risks for clients in the Food and Agri sector. His expertise also includes advising clients in the Construction, Charity / Non – Profit, Leisure and Professional services sectors.

Daniel joined the LHK commercial team in May 2018 having begun his career in the insurance industry with Chill Insurance in September 2015. After a brief time working in the Personal lines department in Chill Insurance he was promoted to SME account executive, responsible for a large range of clients in this sector. Daniel was awarded with the Management Diploma in Insurance (MDI) in 2021 and is responsible for a portfolio of commercial clients in his capacity as Account Director. 

Alison joined the LHK commercial team in January 2007 having commenced her career in the insurance industry with Maiden and Company in July 2002. Alison, in her capacity as Account Director, services a wide range of commercial clients. She vast experience in the Commercial Insurance sector dealing with Liability, Schools Insurance, Charity and Church Insurance and Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Jack joined LHK in 2022 after working in the retail industry for 3 years. Jack qualified with a Higher Certificate in Business from the National College of Ireland in 2021 and supports our commercial team in an administrative capacity. Jack was awarded the APA accreditation in November 2023.

Aoife joined the LHK personal lines team in 2022 and commenced the 3-year Insurance Institute apprenticeship programme in September 2022. Aoife was awarded the APA accreditation in November 2023.

Liz joined the Personal Lines team in our Drogheda office in 2023. A law graduate, Liz has 20 years industry experience having started her employment with Allianz Insurance in 2003.

Richard joined LHK in August 2023 from Marsh Mc Lennan where he was employed as a Senior Claims Consultant since 2017. Prior to Richard’s time with Marsh, Richard worked as a Senior Liability Claims Negotiator with RSA for 9 years. With over 17 years’ experience working in the insurance industry, Richard has established himself as a trusted client advisor. His dual experience, working in the past with both an insurer and broker, gives Richard a firm grounding to understand, and effectively manage the intricacies of claims management. Richard has a proven record in working on behalf of his clients to reduce claim costs across multiple industry sectors.

Colm is a new entrant to the Financial Services industry with a background in the education sector. He is currently undertaking the QFA course in Professional Financial Advice with the LIA and supports the LHK Financial team in an administrative capacity.

Sheila has 10 years experience in the Financial Services industry and joined the LHK Financial team in 2023. Sheila is currently working towards her QFA accreditation under the supervision of her colleagues in the Life and Pensions department. 

Ian joined LHK Kelleher Insurance in September 2018 and has 15 years Commercial Lines Insurance experience, having started his insurance career in Quinn Insurance. He leads the Commercial team in our Drogheda office.

Padraig joined LHK Insurance in January 2018. Padraig has extensive experience in Commercial Insurance with a broad knowledge within the areas of Technology and Marine/Haulage. Padraig is currently working towards his CIP Qualification.

Ruth is an experienced commercial account executive having worked with The Insurance Shop for the majority of her career to date. Further to the sale of The Insurance Shop to LHK Group in April 2022, Ruth now works alongside the Drogheda commercial lines team where she continues to service longstanding clients of The Insurance Shop. 

Anna joined LHK in 2022 from The AA Insurance where she worked as a customer service representative. She is currently working towards her APA accreditation and currently supports the personal lines team in Drogheda in an administrative capacity. 

Michael started his career in the industry in 2015 with Marsh Insurance Brokers in Dublin and joined the LHK Personal Lines team in September 2022. Michael is APA qualified. 

Paul started his career in the industry with Cornmarket Insurance in 2014 and joined LHK Group in 2023 as Personal Lines Team Lead in our Dublin office.

Ceri is Operations and Accounts Executive with LHK Group since 2023, having commenced her insurance career with the Personal Lines team in our Dublin office in July 2021. Ceri holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from NUI Galway and a Bachelor of Business Studies Diploma in International Hotel Management from Shannon College of Hotel Management. She attained her APA accreditation in October 2022.

Eoin joined Richardson Insurance Solutions, now part of LHK Group, in March 2022 and supports the day to day servicing, administration and broking of general insurance policies for our commercial clients. He is CIP qualified and plans to continue his education and professional development in 2023. 

David joined the LHK commercial team in early 2022 having worked in all areas of general broking since 1980. For the past 20 years he has been a Commercial Account Executive with responsibility for servicing a wide variety of clients in the commercial sector. David is CIP qualified and has a Diploma in Business Management from the National College of Ireland.

Tracy commenced her insurance career with the Personal Lines team in our Drogheda office in July 2021. Tracy holds a Bachelor of Law Degree from Maynooth University and attained her APA insurance accreditation in October 2022. 

Terri joined Richardson Insurance Solutions DAC in November 2019 as an Accounts Assistant/ Administrator. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and is currently working toward achieving her QFA qualification.

Megan Joined the Commercial Team in 2019 and has progressed to her current role as Commercial Account Executive. Having worked within different sectors of the Insurance Industry, Megan ensures all clients experience first class service and insurance covers alike. Megan is CIP qualified with the aim to progressing within the Insurance Industry to becoming ACII qualified.

Janice is our Office and Accounts Manager. She joined the Richardson Insurance Solutions DAC team in 2006. Throughout her career Janice has worked in Commercial, Personal Lines and Accounts Departments and has a wide range of experience.

Eugene joined Richardson Insurance Solutions DAC in October 2012 as CEO. He is a Qualified Financial Adviser, an Approved Product Adviser and a Fellow of the Sales Institute of Ireland. He holds a Masters in Leadership and Innovation.

Ian started his insurance career in 2016 with AA insurance working in the personal lines team where he gained his APA. He joined  LHK from Campion Insurance in June 2021 with experience in personal and commercial lines, and is responsible for servicing our Drogheda SME clients. Ian is CIP qualified.