Representatives from SETU and IDA Ireland gather for the announcement that leading UK insurance company InsurEvo, along with its travel insurance brand JustCover, has chosen SETU Carlow as the destination of its EU hub This expansion is expected to create 22 jobs. Photo: Brownes Photography

Leading UK insurer InsurEvo opens Carlow office as it expands travel insurance business

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InsurEvo, a leading UK insurance company has announced Carlow as the destination of its EU hub. This expansion is expected to create 22 jobs.

Founded in 2017, InsurEvo Group Limited is based in the United Kingdom. The group's expansion into Ireland is designed to establish the country as a central operational hub, supporting both its business activities and European growth through JustCover, InsurEvo's leading travel insurance brand.

InsurEvo’s decision to establish its JustCover operation in Carlow marks a strong vote of confidence in the South East region’s talent base, excellent connectivity, and the pipeline of skilled graduates emerging from SETU. This investment is expected to generate valuable opportunities for graduates and the wider community in Carlow and the wider region.

InsurEvo is recruiting for a range of roles at its European hub in Carlow, spanning operational support, IT, HR, and administration. To explore opportunities to join the JustCover team visit https://www.collinsmcnicholas.ie/clients/justcover

PICTURED at the announcement that leading UK Insurance company InsurEvo has selected SETU’s Carlow campus as as the destination of its EU hub are  Aaron Brennan, Director, JustCover, Louise Wallis, Head of HR, InsurEvo, Grainee Conway, JustCover, Linda Davis, Head of Operations, InsurEvo, Peter Clark, Director, JustCover.  This expansion is expected to create 22 jobs. Photo: Thomas Sunderland Photography

Chris Rolland, Group CEO InsurEvo Group said: “As a leading international business, InsurEvo is serious about backing the expansion of one of our Group businesses – JustCover – in Ireland. Our strategic decision to commit to creating 22 new jobs is good news for both the sector and the South East region at large.”

Peter Clark, Director at JustCover, said: “Carlow is an energetic, ambitious town with a rapidly growing skills base, and we are delighted to be investing here. The ongoing transformation of SETU and the wider South East makes this the right place for long-term growth, innovation and job creation. We’re excited to build our team in Carlow and look forward to welcoming our first colleagues this spring.”

InsurEvo’s European hub will be based on SETU’s Carlow campus.

David Denieffe, SETU's Chief Operating Officer, said: "We are very pleased to welcome JustCover to our Carlow campus as the first corporate client in our new Corporate Services Building. Their decision to locate here, alongside a commitment to create 22 jobs, is a strong endorsement of the region’s talent base and the calibre of graduates emerging from South East Technological University."

Maeve McConnon, Head of Financial Services at IDA Ireland, commented: "InsurEvo’s decision to expand into Carlow and establish its European hub is a positive development for the South East region and reflects the attractiveness of Ireland as a location for Foreign Direct Investment. We look forward to seeing InsurEvo grow its operations and wish the team every success with this expansion.”