ARC LEGAL CONTINUES GROWTH IN IRELAND WITH KENNCO DEAL

Arc Legal Assistance (Arc Legal), a leading provider of specialist legal expenses and add-on insurance products, has announced a further expansion of its business in the Republic of Ireland following a new product partnership with Irish personal lines insurance MGA – KennCo Underwriting (KennCo).

The deal, adding to Arc Legal’s growing portfolio of contracts in the Irish insurance market, will see the company providing legal expenses and motor breakdown assistance insurance products to KennCo’s motor and home insurance customers. The products will be underwritten by AmTrust.

Arc Legal, in partnership with a number of Irish service companies, has developed a complete suite of add on products to the Irish insurance market, which, in addition to legal expenses and breakdown assistance, includes Personal Accident, Key Cover and Windscreen insurance.

Arc Legal’s Director of Distribution, Richard Finan said:

“We are excited to be working with KennCo to offer our extended range of ancillary products to the Irish market, providing a credible, alternative solution that delivers essential cover to their customers.
“The deal is further evidence of the success of our portfolio of ancillary products, launched last year, which allows the Irish insurance market to access the full range of these products from a single provider.”

John Kennedy, Managing Director of KennCo said:

“Arc Legal have already established a strong reputation in the Irish market for providing quality products. They bring a refreshing approach to product design and management, with an extensive suite of Management Information tools. Their knowledge of the industry and understanding of the needs of customers will deliver excellent levels of service for our customers.”