ABOUT TRAVERS & CO. INSURANCES

Our Team

Management Team

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  Aaron Travers ACII

  Managing Director

  aaron@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 27301

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  Aaron Travers ACII

  

  Managing Director

  aaron@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 27301
  

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  Aaron manages the business at Travers Insurances, as a Chartered Insurance Broker with 18 years experience, he has a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of the Insurance Industry. His areas of expertise are Commercial Insurance Broking, Corporate Accounts, Insurance Risk Management & Claims Management.

  Aaron developed an exclusive Motor Trade Insurance scheme for members of the Irish Tyre Industry Association and Travers & Co. Insurances Ltd were subsequently appointed as the approved Insurance Brokers for members of the ITIA.

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  Dave O’Shea LIB QFA LCOI

  Head of Operations

  dave@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 27322

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  Dave O’Shea LIB QFA LCOI

  

  Head of Operations

  dave@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 27322
  

  Joining the team in 2021, Dave brings with him 20 years’ experience in the financial services sector. In that time, Dave has fulfilled management roles in a wide variety of areas including Internal Audit, Regulatory Compliance, Retail Banking Operations and Sales. During his time in banking, Dave obtained professional qualifications in financial advice (QFA), Regulatory Compliance (LCOI) and Operational Risk Management.

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  Mervyn Travers QFA, PTP, RPA, SIA

  Head of Financial Services

  mervyn@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 27302

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  Mervyn Travers QFA, PTP, RPA, SIA

  

  Head of Financial Services

  mervyn@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 27302
  

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  Mervyn is the Head of Financial Service with over 14 years experience within the  industry. His overall financial knowledge gives a great advantage when assessing goals and delivering financial targets and strategies for both our commercial and personal customers.

  An accomplished industry professional who is a member of the Life Insurance Association in Ireland, Mervyn has all the necessary skills to meet your financial planning needs.

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  Siobhán Briscoe ACII

  Head of Compliance

  siobhan@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 27319

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  Siobhán Briscoe ACII

  

  Head of Compliance

  siobhan@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 27319
  

  Siobhán Briscoe as Head of Compliance works to ensure that the activities of the company comply with regulations governing the insurance broker industry. As a Chartered Insurance Practitioner, her experience is extensive with over 25 years in Personal Insurance coinciding with 15 years in Operational Management and Compliance. Siobhán plays a pivotal role in developing, implementing and managing the compliance program along with day to day handling of compliance matters within Travers & Co. Insurances Ltd.

  Call Siobhán on 0402 27319
  Email siobhan@travers.ie

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  Máirín Nolan BSc CIP

  Head of Personal Insurance

  mairin@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 27307

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  Máirín Nolan BSc CIP

  

  Head of Personal Insurance

  mairin@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 27307
  

  Máirín currently manages the Personal Insurance Team, giving them all the necessary guidance and support to ensure that the customers’ needs are met as a priority.  With over 11 years experience working in an insurance broker environment, she assists all customers equally but excels in sales advice for difficult to place risks, customer service issues or complaints.  She also has exceptional administrative, IT and organisational skills.

  Call Máirín on 0402 27307
  Email mairin@travers.ie

   

Personal Team

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  Maureen Weekes CIP

  Personal Insurance Advisor

  maureen@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 32204

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  Maureen Weekes CIP

  

  Personal Insurance Advisor

  maureen@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 32204
  

  Maureen joined our personal insurance team in November 2018 and has successfully obtained her CIP qualification.
  Maureen has excellent customer service and people skills, always putting the customer first and ensuring their needs are met.
  Maureen pays close attention to detail and possesses a comprehensive product knowledge and is always eager to keep learning

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  Oran Jameson CIP

  Personal Insurance Advisor

  oran@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 32204

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  Oran Jameson CIP

  

  Personal Insurance Advisor

  oran@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 32204
  

  Oran has been in a Personal Insurance Support role with Travers since September 2019 and is currently completing the 3 year Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship programme delivered by IT Sligo. Oran is on track to achieve his CIP qualification in 2022. Oran’s dedication to his daily work duties and on-the-job learning is second to none.

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  Emma Polglase

  Personal Insurance Support

  emma@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 32204

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  Emma Polglase

  

  Personal Insurance Support

  emma@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 32204
  

  Emma joined the Personal Insurance team in Travers in January 2020 in an administration role and quickly set her sights on the insurance practitioner apprenticeship programme.  Emma is a quick learner, has a very positive attitude and demonstrates a strong desire to help customers with their enquiries.

  Call Emma on 0402 32204
  Email emma@travers.ie

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  Mary Murray

  Personal Insurance Support & Renewals

  mary@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 32204

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  Mary Murray

  

  Personal Insurance Support & Renewals

  mary@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 32204
  

  Mary has been working with Travers Insurances for 33 years. Her experience and knowledge of the industry is extensive. Mary is always at the end of the phone to assist our Personal Customers with renewals and enquiries.

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  Michelle Byrne APA

  Personal Insurance Advisor

  michelle@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 32204

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  Michelle Byrne APA

  

  Personal Insurance Advisor

  michelle@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 32204
  

  Michelle joined Travers Insurances in 2012 and has become a valued member of the Personal Insurance team.
  With excellent people skills, Michelle has created a loyal customer base that rely on her for Insurance advice. Michelle is continuing to further her experience and skillset and she is currently studying for her CIP qualification.

Commercial Team

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  Lydia Gibney Elliott APA

  Commercial Insurance Sales Support

  lydia@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 32204

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  Lydia Gibney Elliott APA

  

  Commercial Insurance Sales Support

  lydia@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 32204
  

  Lydia joined the Personal Insurance team in September 2020 as an insurance apprentice. She is currently completing the 3 year Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship programme delivered by IT Sligo. Lydia is very friendly and professional when dealing with clients and is committed to on-the-job learning, practical coursework and completing her studies.

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  Alan Crummy CIP

  Commercial Account Director

  alan@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 27304

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  Alan Crummy CIP

  

  Commercial Account Director

  alan@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 27304
  

  Alan manages the Travers Commercial Insurance Team, he has been a valued member of the team since July 2013. Alan’s experience spans over 30 years, he has been working in the Insurance industry since 1978 and has developed a wide range of insurance skills and knowledge in both Personal lines and Commercial lines insurance. During this time Alan has developed excellent contacts within the Insurance brokerage industry.

  Alan was involved in his family run Insurance Brokerage business for over 30 years and was director in charge for 20 years until the business was sold to Travers & Co. Insurances Ltd in 2013.

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  Paul Whoriskey CIP

  Senior Commercial Account Executive

  paulw@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 27316

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  Paul Whoriskey CIP

  

  Senior Commercial Account Executive

  paulw@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 27316
  

  Paul joined the Commercial Team in Travers in 2021 as a Senior Commercial Account Executive.  Prior to this, he worked for several years with Ben McArdle Insurance Brokers and also spent 10 years in FBD Insurance.  He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the commercial insurance market.  He is a Certified Insurance Practitioner and is progressing towards a Management Diploma in Insurance.

   

  Call Paul 0402 27316
  Email paulw@travers.ie

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  Denise Hyland CIP

  Commercial Insurance Support

  denise@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 32204

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  Denise Hyland CIP

  

  Commercial Insurance Support

  denise@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 32204
  

  Denise started her insurance career with Travers by joining our Personal Insurance Team in 2016. She undertook a fast track training programme and achieved her CIP qualification within just 2 years. Keen to develop her insurance knowledge, skills and expertise, Denise has since moved into the Commercial Insurance Support role where she excels in sales support and customer service.

  Call Denise on 0402 32204
  Email denise@travers.ie

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  Katie Collier CIP

  Commercial Insurance Team Leader

  katie@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 27311

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  Katie Collier CIP

  

  Commercial Insurance Team Leader

  katie@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 27311
  

  Katie, our Commercial Insurance Team Leader, works directly with commercial clients ensuring that their needs are met and protecting their assets and livelihood in the event of a loss. She earned her CIP qualification in 2018. She graduated with an Honours Degree in Corporate Law from the National University of Ireland, Galway in 2013. She excels in sales and provides comprehensive support and advice to our clients across a wide ranging product base. Katie’s next steps are to obtain the MDI qualification in insurance.

  Call Katie on 0402 27311
  Email katie@travers.ie

Accounts Team

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  Richard Tyrrell

  Financial Analyst

  richard@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 32204

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  Richard Tyrrell

  

  Financial Analyst

  richard@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 32204
  

  Richard Tyrrell joined Traver’s Insurances in 2021.  Richard is a financial analyst with over 10 years’ experience.

  He has held finance roles across a range of industries from financial services to manufacturing.

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  Gerry Gavin F.C.C.A

  Financial Consultant

  accounts@travers.ie

  Tel: 0402 32204

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  Gerry Gavin F.C.C.A

  

  Financial Consultant

  accounts@travers.ie / Tel: 0402 32204
  

  Gerry is an External Financial Consultant and a qualified accountant who brings over 30 years experience. He has worked both in industry and in practice.