The Fidelis Partnership (TFP), the Bermuda-headquartered managing general underwriter, announced it has transferred its primary European entity from Brussels to Dublin, effective December 1, 2025.
The move establishes Dublin as the hub through which TFP will access the EU market, further supporting its European growth objectives as well as reflecting its increasing investment in Ireland, the company explained.
Over the past 12 months, TFP has grown its Dublin headcount to over 80 – with recent hires including underwriter Paul Hendrix, who joined in October, and Michelle Raine, who joined in November as a senior D&F underwriter.
TFP said this expansion reflects the scale of the business it’s building in Dublin, with the firm expecting to write approximately $800 million in premium in 2025.
TFP is championing emerging local talent through its annual scholarship program with the University of Limerick and its internship program with Queen’s University Belfast.
Through these investments in local talent and insurance expertise, TFP has recognized Dublin as a key operational and strategic location for the business and is a key hub for the group’s technology, data analytics and actuarial teams.
Drawing on the support of Minister Robert Troy at Ireland’s Department of Finance, TFP is also spearheading a working group of specialty insurance CEOs with the objective of positioning Dublin as a European hub for specialty insurance.
In June, TFP and IDA Ireland co-hosted a panel event with participation from Irish Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers, to showcase Ireland as a home for innovation in the insurance industry and as an attractive investment destination.
Editor’s note: IDA Ireland (Industrial Development Agency) is the Irish government’s agency for attracting and supporting foreign direct investment (FDI).
“TFP is delighted to be playing a leading role in the development of Dublin as a globally recognized European insurance hub. Ireland has already established itself as a center of excellence for technology, and we are excited by the opportunities to continue building its profile as a destination of choice for insurance business, particularly across specialty lines,” commented Rob Kelly, Ireland CEO at TFP.
Conor O’Riordan, group chief financial officer at The Fidelis Partnership, said: “The decision to relocate our European HQ to Dublin reflects the momentum we have built in Ireland, since opening our Dublin office in 2018 and our ongoing investment in local talent, operations and technology. We see huge potential for Ireland to accelerate as the engine room for European specialty insurance, and we are excited to deepen our commitment here.”
“Ireland has rapidly transformed into an internationally competitive home for global re/insurance capital. Through meaningful regulatory reform, outstanding educational connections, and access to the EU Single Market, Ireland has established distinct advantages as a hub for business and for exceptional talent,” according to Jack Chambers, Ireland’s Minister of State for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation.
“The Fidelis Partnership’s decision to relocate its European entity to Dublin represents a strong vote of confidence in Ireland’s insurance sector, our deep pool of talent, and our pro-enterprise environment,” said Robert Troy, Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions, and Insurance at Ireland’s Department of Finance.
“From expanding its workforce to supporting the next generation of local talent, The Fidelis Partnership’s investment strengthens Ireland’s position as a leading location for specialty insurance within the EU,” Troy continued.
About The Fidelis Partnership
The Fidelis Partnership (TFP) is a privately owned managing general underwriter, which is a global underwriter of more than $5 billion of gross written premiums across property, bespoke and specialty insurance and reinsurance products. TFP also sponsors and incubates specialist MGAs through its Pine Walk platform. TFP is supported by long-term capacity from the Fidelis Insurance Group (separately owned and managed from TFP), The Fidelis Partnership Syndicate 3123, backed by Lloyd’s Names, The Fidelis Partnership Syndicate 2126, backed by Blackstone, as well as leading global insurers and reinsurers.
Source: The Fidelis Partnership
Topics Europe
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