Business insurance · Ireland
KennCo Underwriting
100% Irish-owned underwriting agency with a construction & allied-trades liability product
Market position
KennCo (founded 2008, Rathfarnham, Dublin) is one of Ireland’s largest underwriting agencies, serving 500+ Irish brokers. It offers a commercial liability product for the construction industry — main contractors and allied trades — with PL indemnity of €6.5m. It is distributed through brokers, not direct to tradespeople.
Ireland-specific note
Dublin-based, 100% Irish-owned, underwriting Irish construction-sector risks through a domestic broker network.
Pros
- + 100% Irish-owned underwriter (not just a broker)
- + Construction/allied-trades product purpose-built
- + PL limit €6.5m
- + Large national broker network (500+)
Cons
- − Trades cover sold via brokers only, not direct
- − Consumer site is car/home/van only
- − Pricing quote-only
- − Must go through an intermediary
Typical Ireland pricing
Quote-based via brokers (PL indemnity €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 KennCo Underwriting a good fit for Ireland trades?
KennCo (founded 2008, Rathfarnham, Dublin) is one of Ireland’s largest underwriting agencies, serving 500+ Irish brokers. It offers a commercial liability product for the construction industry — main contractors and allied trades — with PL indemnity of €6.5m. It is distributed through brokers, not direct to tradespeople. Dublin-based, 100% Irish-owned, underwriting Irish construction-sector risks through a domestic broker network.
What does KennCo Underwriting cost in Ireland?
Quote-based via brokers (PL indemnity €6.5m). Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current Ireland pricing on the vendor's site before committing.