About Us

Our Chairman, Tadgh Gallivan

As Chairman of GMIB.ie, having co-founded the original company with his wife Annamaria, Tadgh Gallivan is proud of the company's performance, which is based on a customer-centric philosophy. Over a period of more than 30 years, Tadgh has carefully assembled a team of insurance professionals whose dedication has grown the company into the success it is today.

"Gaining access to all relevant markets for risk means our customers are offered the best available terms with high quality products,” Tadgh says.

Appreciated for his initiative, strategy and strong leadership, Tadgh's belief in honest hard work has been rewarded by the continued support and encouragement of our customers.

"I acknowledge and welcome an evolving insurance industry, rapidly becoming more technical, competitive and highly regulated, which assists us in better meeting the needs of our customers - while all the time recognising there is still a long way to go.

"In the meantime, we will continue to focus on getting best value for our customers."

Denis Murphy, Joint Managing Director – BA Hons

Co-founder and Managing Director (since 2002) of GMHD.ie and now GMIB.ie alongside Simon Gallivan, Denis is responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the business. Denis first joined the company in 2002 and has been instrumental in the growth of the company since its original foundation. Denis has a strong focus on customer relationship management and has a passion for progressive corporate culture. Through hard work and positive relationships, Denis and his team have grown the company to what it is today.

"I’m really proud of what the company has grown to become today,’’ Denis says. ‘’I am a firm believer that putting the customer first is key to the success of any business".

Denis was educated as a boarding student in St Brendan’s College, Killarney and has an honours degree in Insurance and European Studies from the University of Limerick. He worked with Willis Insurance Brokers from 1999 to 2002.

He is married to Joanne with whom he has three children.

Denis plays a prominent role in the company’s relationships with customers and specialises in the commercial sector.

Simon Gallivan, Joint Managing Director - CIP

Co-Founder and Managing Director (since 2020) of GMIB.ie alongside Denis Murphy, Simon is responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the business. First joining the family business in 2010, Simon took the operational lead of the team that has developed strategic marketing and a strong online presence, growing the business into one of Ireland's largest Irish-owned insurance brokerages.

"It is a real privilege to work with such a talented and hardworking team of people,” Simon says. “GMIB.ie is on an exciting trajectory with strong underlying fundamentals which ensure opportunities will continue to present themselves.

"Consistency in customer service, with a sharp focus on the delivery of the finest insurance products, are in the best interests of our customers."

Simon plays a prominent role in the company's relationships with insurance companies and specialises in the commercial sector.

Steven Looney, Personal Lines Manager – CIP / APA Life

Steven joined the company in April of 2013 and he is responsible for GMIB.ie’s personal lines management alongside Kevin O’Callaghan. He has been working in the insurance sector since 2004 and has a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of personal lines insurance.

Steven is a certified insurance practitioner in general insurance and an accredited products advisor in life insurance.

He was also the 2012 Young Irish Brokers Association Salesperson of the Year.

Kevin O’Callaghan, Personal Lines Manager – CIP

Kevin O’Callaghan is the Personal Lines Manager in charge of new business and the overall running of the personal lines department alongside Steven Looney.

Kevin joined GMIB.ie in 2013 with a background in hospitality management. He began his career in sales and now leads a team that is driving growth in the personal lines division.

Tina O’Sullivan, Human Resources and Management Consultant

Tina joined GMIB.ie in 2016 when she took on the role of HR, in addition to acting as a management consultant to the company.

Tina has extensive experience in the financial services industry where she has held senior specialist roles in the areas of change and project management, credit management and human resources management. She is also a qualified executive and life coach.

The company continues to experience significant growth and with staffing levels now in excess of 70 and continuing to grow, Tina is fully engaged in attracting and recruiting the most suitable staff, and providing them with exciting career opportunities. We firmly believe that having the right staff supports the company’s ambitions to bring it to the next level.

Gary Kerrisk, Commercial Lines Manager - CIP

Gary joined GMIB.ie in January 2015. His primary focus is commercial business development. Together with his team, he has assisted clients from all over the country, near and far, with their insurance needs.

Gary and his team are available right now to assist you with all your business insurance requirements.

Fergal Smith, Gallivan Financial Company Director – Financial Services - QFA RPA

Fergal joined Gallivan Financial in 2013 having previously worked in private wealth management. Fergal delivers independent advice to both individuals and businesses in the core areas of life/serious illness covers, pensions, savings, investments and financial planning. A fully qualified financial advisor and an accredited member of the Life Assurance Association, Fergal also holds a professional diploma in pensions and is a pension trustee practitioner. He has extensive knowledge in wealth management services to individuals, sole traders and companies, with over 20 years’ experience in business development, franchises and business start-ups.

Prior to joining Gallivan Financial he held a senior financial advisor position in Thomond Asset Management and worked as a financial consultant with Canada Life.

Stephen Darmody, Financial Controller - FCCA

After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business Studies from the University of Limerick in 1999, Stephen trained to become a qualified accountant in private practice. He was awarded full membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in 2001. He later became a Fellow of the ACCA.

In 2007 he moved into the manufacturing industry where he held the position of financial controller and helped guide his company through the most challenging period of its history. During this time, he gained a wealth of experience in all aspects of business. In 2015, having spent a period as a volunteer director with Killarney Credit Union, he took up a role on the staff as finance/credit controller, a role which gave him insight into the workings of the financial services Industry.

Stephen joined GMIB.ie as financial controller in September 2020 and is looking forward to assisting the team in achieving their strategic goals into the future.