Arachas acquires Dublin insurance broker Ben McArdle Ltd, a 62-year-old family business, strengthening its commercial insurance operations nationwide.
Arachas has acquired Dublin insurance broker Ben McArdle Limited as one of Ireland’s largest nationwide insurance broker continues its expansion.
Ben McArdle has been trading since 1964 and operates from Sandyford in Dublin. The general insurance broker has clients around the country and is currently run by John McArdle, son of the company’s founder.
The business also has a separate trading branch in Northern Ireland.
KEY DETAILS: Arachas and Ben McArdle
- 62 years: Ben McArdle trading since 1964
- 20 years: Period of steady growth at Arachas
- 1 Northern Ireland branch: Separate trading operation
- Nationwide client base: Customers across Ireland
- Commercial lines: Core focus of Ben McArdle’s insurance book
- Second generation: John McArdle, son of the founder, runs the firm
- Leadership continuity: John McArdle staying with Arachas
- Wider offering: Expanded products, services and resources for customers
Editorial takeaway: The deal adds a long-established commercial insurance book and nationwide client base to Arachas while retaining leadership continuity.
Strong alignment
Ben McArdle has developed a commercial lines business and a long-standing client base, with many customers having remained with the broker for decades.
Following the acquisition, John McArdle will continue to work with Arachas, providing continuity for the firm’s existing clients and staff.
Joey Wynne, CEO of Arachas, said the company saw a strong alignment between the two businesses.
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“We are delighted to welcome John and the Ben McArdle team to Arachas. Over the years, they’ve built an established business with a loyal client base. Their values, which focus on client service excellence, are closely aligned with us in Arachas.
“By joining the Arachas family, Ben McArdle Ltd will benefit from access to expanded products and services, while continuing to develop the high levels of customer service that their clients are used to. We look forward to working and growing together.”
Arachas has grown steadily over the past 20 years and said the acquisition supports its strategy of strengthening its specialist broking capabilities nationwide.
For Ben McArdle, the transaction represents a new phase for a family business established more than six decades ago.
John McArdle, principal of Ben McArdle Ltd, said: “Since my father established the business in Mount Street Lower, Dublin, we have built a strong reputation in South Dublin and across our specialist sectors. This marks a new phase for the business and becoming part of Ireland’s largest nationwide broker means we can offer our customers even greater support, resources, and access to a wider range of products. It also allows us to maintain the personal touch that is so valued by our clients.”
The acquisition adds Ben McArdle’s commercial insurance business to Arachas and brings its existing team and client relationships into the wider brokerage.
Image at top: John McArdle, Principal of Ben McArdle with Arachas CEO, Joey Wynne
Frequently asked questions
What has Arachas acquired?
Arachas has acquired Ben McArdle Limited, a Dublin insurance broker that has been trading since 1964 and operates from Sandyford.
What type of insurance business does Ben McArdle operate?
Ben McArdle operates in general insurance and has a commercial lines business serving clients around the country.
Who currently runs Ben McArdle Limited?
The business is run by John McArdle, son of the founder. He will continue to work with Arachas following the acquisition.
What will the acquisition mean for Ben McArdle customers?
According to Arachas, Ben McArdle Ltd will gain access to expanded products and services. John McArdle said customers will have greater support, resources and access to a wider range of products.
Does Ben McArdle have operations outside Dublin?
Yes. The company has clients around the country and also operates a separate trading branch in Northern Ireland.
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