Property Owners

Avril Cox is a director and senior underwriter at iSure Ireland, responsible for underwriting commercial insurance policies, broker development and marketing.

She joined iSure in November 2019, having spent over 15 years in the insurance industry working for MGAs and insurance companies.

Prior to getting into insurance Avril was an aspiring archaeologist and outside of work she volunteers on digs around Ireland and further afield. She also loves watersports, especially rowing.

Therese Smith is a commercial underwriter at iSure Underwriting, responsible for underwriting commercial renewals for both package and commercial combined policies.

She joined iSure in August 2019 working from the Cavan office. Prior to this, she worked as a commercial renewals underwriter with Liberty Insurance for 13 years.

Outside of work, Therese likes to get outside with her family as much as possible, from gardening to walking. She takes part in charity fundraisers and recently completed the 100k in 30 days, and the VHI Virtual Women’s Mini Marathon.

Aisling Brady is a commercial underwriter at iSure Underwriting, responsible for reviewing and issuing renewal terms to brokers.

She joined iSure in January 2021. She previously spent eight years as a commercial underwriter at Liberty Insurance, and between 2013 and 2020 worked in a brokers office as a commercial account executive. 

Outside of work, Aisling enjoys spending time with her family. She loves the outdoors, and tries to do a lot of outdoor activities. She is also involved in her local GAA club and enjoys attending club matches and helping out in fundraising and events. 

Josephine Lyons is a commercial underwriter at iSure Underwriting, responsible for reviewing and issuing renewal quotations to brokers.

She joined iSure in January 2021, having worked in the insurance and finance industry for over 20 years. She has worked in the finance department for a large cement manufacturing company and worked as a commercial underwriter for Liberty Insurance.

Outside of work, Josephine like going for walks and gardening. She is involved with the underage local football club and likes to attend matches and training, and also help out with fundraising and events. 

Roisin O’Callaghan is a commercial underwriter at iSure Underwriting, responsible for analysing business risk information and claims history.

She joined iSure in 2021, having worked in the insurance industry since 2001. Commercial underwriting is her background, but she has also worked as an insurance broker, selling a wide range of products.

Outside of work, Roisin likes to socialise with friends, go to concerts and shows, travel and see new places. She has three children and making memories with them is important to her. She is also secretary for her local GAA club, and likes to help out in the community where she can.

Barry O’Leary is a senior underwriter and director at iSure Underwriting, responsible for commercial combined new business and signing off on both MTA and EB referrals for team members.

He joined iSure/iFarm in July 2019 following 25 years working at Aviva in various commercial underwriting roles.

Outside of work Barry helps to coach GAA hurling and football for his local club St. Oliver Plunketts. He enjoys gardening and DIY projects.

Lewis Phillips is a commercial underwriter at iSure Ireland, responsible for reviewing broker submissions and referrals against the company’s risk appetite and acceptance criteria and responding to broker queries in a timely manner.

He joined iSure in July 2020 as the third member of the Cork office. He previously worked as an existing business commercial underwriter for a large insurer in Cork and prior to that worked as an Insurer Development Manager for a personal lines broker in Bristol.

Outside of work, Lewis and his wife love getting out and exploring the wonderful scenery Ireland has to offer. He enjoys walking the cliffs and finding nice country pubs along the way. His other favourite pastime involves cheering on the Welsh rugby team.

Eanna O’Connell is a commercial underwriter at iSure Underwriting.

Eanna joined iSure in June 2020, with 12 years’ previous experience as a commercial underwriting, and another 5 years spent in commercial broking.

Outside of work, Eanna has a keen interest in most sports and assists with coaching the Under 7 boys Gaelic Football team for the local GAA club Killygarry.

As a Commercial Underwriter, Caitlin Galligan underwrites commercial renewals for both package and commercial combined policies. Impressed by the growth of the company since its foundation, Caitlin was excited to be given an opportunity to be part of such a dynamic team.

Before joining the Aventum family, Caitlin had worked in the insurance world for 20 years. Their roles included a Sales Advisor for FDB and as a Commercial Underwriter with Liberty.

Away from work, Caitlin enjoys going to music concerts and catching up with friends. Caitlin spends most of her time making memories on family days out, often at shows or on road trips.