Pictured at the event were back row (l-r): Daragh Feely, Royal London Ireland and Lion.ie: Fionnan Ryan; Nick McGowan and Shane Donoher. Front row: Hannah McGowan and Amy Fairbrother, also of Lion.ie

Top award for Offaly insurance company

Offaly insurance firm Lion.ie is celebrating a big win after they were the recipients of the Brokers Ireland Protection Broker Expert Award at a national ceremony held in Croke Park, Dublin earlier this month.

The Broker Expert Awards shine a light on excellence by recognising insurance and financial brokers who offer the highest level of professionalism, innovation, performance, and service to their clients.

Lion.ie is based at Patrick Street, Tullamore.

Liam Carberry, President of Brokers Ireland who delivered the opening address at the event said: “The role of insurance and financial brokers is constantly evolving. In an era of digitalisation and automation there is a growing need for the professional services offered by brokers.

"Good service, good product knowledge, and a professional approach to customer care are the bedrock of successful client relationships.

“The correlation between service quality and customer loyalty is unquestionable and underpins business growth, particularly in a service-driven industry like insurance.

"As we face uncertain national and global economic times, now more than ever consumers need professional guidance across their insurance and financial portfolios,” Mr Carberry ended.