FBD Holdings plc is an Irish insurance company. Its primary listing is on the
Euronext Dublin
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. It is one of Ireland’s largest property and casualty insurers looking after the insurance needs of farmers, private individuals and business owners through its principal subsidiary, FBD Insurance plc. The Group also has financial services operations including a successful life and pensions intermediary. The Company is a holding company incorporated in Ireland. The company is headquartered in
Bluebell in
Dublin
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, and it has 34 branch offices throughout the
Republic of Ireland
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.
History
The company was established in 1969 as Farmer Business Developments offering farm and agri-sector insurance. During the 1970s, the group expanded to include a life insurance broker, a corporate insurance broker and consultancies. In 1988, the various entities were grouped under the umbrella of a holding company, which was subsequently floated on the Irish Stock Exchange.
Divisions
FBD insurance
FBD offers car, home, farm and business insurance. It is Ireland's largest insurer to the agri-sector and in the top 5 companies in the non-health general insurance market.
FBD financial services
FBD is an insurance broker offering life and pensions services to its customer base..
See also
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List of companies of Ireland
References
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Financial services companies based in Dublin (city)
Financial services companies established in 1969
1969 establishments in Ireland
Companies listed on Euronext Dublin
Irish brands
Insurance companies of Ireland