AbbeyAutoline, a prominent player in the insurance sector, has extended its acquisition streak with the acquisition of Down Insurances’ customer book. Down Insurances, a family-owned brokerage based in Downpatrick and established by Michael Kearney in 1983, specializes in a range of insurance products including commercial, personal, and medical insurance.
Julie Gibbons, managing director of AbbeyAutoline, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “We’re delighted to welcome the Down Insurances team into the AbbeyAutoline family. Together, we will continue to provide exceptional service and comprehensive insurance solutions to our valued customers.” She assured current Down Insurances customers that their existing policies and payment arrangements will remain unchanged, emphasizing AbbeyAutoline’s commitment to maintaining high standards of customer service during the transition.
This acquisition follows closely on the heels of AbbeyAutoline’s recent purchase of Martin Carey Insurance’s customer book, another family-owned brokerage specializing in home, motor, business, and farm vehicle insurance based in Lisnaskea. These strategic moves are integral to AbbeyAutoline’s broader strategy to expand its customer base and enhance its commercial insurance services across Northern Ireland.
Julie Gibbons further elaborated on the strategic significance of these acquisitions, stating, “This acquisition, along with the recent addition of Martin Carey Insurance, significantly strengthens our presence in the Northern Ireland marketplace and reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional service and value to our growing customer base.”
Jonathan Kearney, managing director of Down Insurances, echoed Gibbons’ sentiments, emphasizing the positive impact of joining forces with AbbeyAutoline. Kearney highlighted the benefits for customers and the dedicated sales team, ensuring continued exceptional service with the added advantage of AbbeyAutoline’s extensive range of insurance products from leading global insurers.
The acquisition of Down Insurances’ customer book underscores AbbeyAutoline’s proactive approach to growth and customer service excellence within the competitive insurance industry landscape of Northern Ireland.
