Business insurance · Ireland
Arachas (TradeMaster)
Ireland’s largest broker, with a trades-liability product built for Irish tradespeople
Market position
Arachas is Ireland’s largest nationwide insurance broker and runs TradeMaster, a trades-liability product covering Irish tradespeople for 30+ years. It targets carpenters, plumbers, painters and builders specifically, bundling public, employers and products liability with indemnities to Irish trade bodies. As a broker it places cover with multiple underwriters rather than being a single insurer.
Ireland-specific note
Sandyford, Dublin broker; TradeMaster explicitly indemnifies Irish trade/regulatory bodies (RGII, OFTEC, SEAI) and local authorities — strongly Ireland-specific.
Pros
- + Ireland’s largest broker with deep trades specialism
- + TradeMaster purpose-built (30+ year track record)
- + High limits — PL €6.5m / EL €13m / Products €6.5m
- + Explicit indemnity to RGII, OFTEC, SEAI and local authorities
Cons
- − Quote-only pricing
- − Broker model — cover sits with third-party underwriters
- − Large-broker service can feel less personal
- − Online self-serve limited (phone-led)
Typical Ireland pricing
Quote-based (limits: PL €6.5m / EL €13m / Products €6.5m)
Why this matters for Ireland trades
Gas work requires Registered Gas Installer (RGI) status and electrical work requires Safe Electric registration, while payroll/accounting must handle Revenue PAYE Modernisation (real-time reporting), RCT, and VAT.
Irish trades vendor selection is shaped by statutory registration (RGI for gas, Safe Electric for electrical), Revenue PAYE Modernisation real-time reporting, RCT for construction subcontractors, and VAT.
Frequently asked
Is Arachas (TradeMaster) a good fit for Ireland trades?
Arachas is Ireland’s largest nationwide insurance broker and runs TradeMaster, a trades-liability product covering Irish tradespeople for 30+ years. It targets carpenters, plumbers, painters and builders specifically, bundling public, employers and products liability with indemnities to Irish trade bodies. As a broker it places cover with multiple underwriters rather than being a single insurer. Sandyford, Dublin broker; TradeMaster explicitly indemnifies Irish trade/regulatory bodies (RGII, OFTEC, SEAI) and local authorities — strongly Ireland-specific.
What does Arachas (TradeMaster) cost in Ireland?
Quote-based (limits: PL €6.5m / EL €13m / Products €6.5m). Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current Ireland pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Is Arachas (TradeMaster) recommended?
Yes — it is a Tier S (Recommended) pick in our Ireland directory for business insurance, based on market fit and reputation. Still compare it against the alternatives for your specific trade and region.