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KennCo is pleased to announce its continuing partnership with The Irish FIRE Podcast for 2026, following a successful year of collaboration aimed at helping others  live more intentionally, take control of their finances and create more financial freedom.

The Irish FIRE Podcast, hosted by Michael Houghton, remains one of the leading platforms for individuals and families across Ireland who are seeking to better manage their finances. By documenting his own family’s journey toward financial independence, Michael’s practical insights and advice have resonated with a growing community of listeners.

Throughout 2026 KennCo will continue to support the production of the podcast with the goal of delivering high-quality content on personal finance, investment strategies and how to live more intentionally. 

Michael’s work has already established a strong presence in the Irish Financial Independence, Retire Early community and this sponsorship allows for the continued delivery of high quality information. 

Noel Gavin, Marketing Manager at KennCo Insurance, said: “We are very happy to extend our sponsorship of Michael and the FIRE podcast into 2026. Michael has built a trusted space within the FIRE community and we are proud to help him continue sharing his journey with Irish listeners. “

The Irish FIRE Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. KennCo Insurance remains committed to offering value and support to its customers across the country through home, car, and travel insurance.

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About KennCo Insurance: KennCo Insurance is a 100% Irish-owned company providing car, van, travel and home insurance policies since 2008. KennCo is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and supporting Ireland’s next generation of safe, confident drivers.

About The Irish FIRE Podcast: The Irish FIRE Podcast, hosted by Michael Houghton, is a leading voice in Ireland’s Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) community. By sharing his own family’s journey, Michael aims to inspire listeners to live more intentionally, take control of their finances and build a life with more freedom.

KennCo Insurance has teamed up with Irish travel creator Christopher Connolly, known as @explorewithcriostoir, for a new travel series partnership in 2026. The collaboration will focus on sharing practical and engaging advice for holidaymakers, with the first installments available to view on Instagram.

Christopher will be working with KennCo to highlight exactly why having the right travel insurance matters when heading abroad. Each month on his popular Instagram page, he will share his own firsthand travel experiences and tips to help others stay protected and get the most from their travels abroad. 

By combining Christopher’s passion for exploring new destinations with KennCo’s expertise in travel cover, the series will offer useful insights for anyone planning a getaway this year, and also aims to make insurance a simpler part of travel planning.

Noel Gavin, Marketing Manager at KennCo Insurance, said: “We are delighted to be working with Christopher in 2026. His content is excellent, he has a great way of connecting with people who love to travel; and we  want to help his audience understand how simple and important it can be to get the right cover in place, in case something does go wrong.“

The first installments of the series are available to view on the @explorewithcriostoir Instagram page, with more updates and travel tips to follow each month.

KennCo Insurance is pleased to announce its takeover of the CarsIreland learner hub starting March 2026. This collaboration will help create a dedicated resource hub for learners and young drivers across the country, offering practical tips, guidance and advice for anyone starting their driving journey. 

From March, KennCo will take over CarsIreland Learner Hub to provide a wide range of content aimed at educating young and learner drivers on the important topics of road safety, insurance and rules of the road. By placing a focus on the specific needs of young drivers, KennCo and CarsIreland hope to build confidence and promote safer habits from the very beginning. 

This latest update also builds on the relationship between KennCo and CarsIreland, bringing together expert insurance knowledge with one of the country’s largest motoring platforms. The Learner Hub will be updated regularly so that the information is up-to-date with the challenges faced by modern learner drivers in Ireland.

Noel Gavin, Marketing Manager at KennCo Insurance, said: “We are delighted to be building on our partnership with Cars Ireland by taking over the learner hub. We want every young driver to have access to the right information, whether that’s how to prepare for your first driving lesson or just understanding how insurance works, we want to provide the best support to help young drivers get on the road safely and confidently.“

The Learner Hub can be accessed through the CarsIreland website. It is a key part of KennCo’s ongoing efforts to support the next generation of Irish motorists.

KennCo Insurance is proud to announce its role as the official insurance partner for Changing Lanes in 2026. This collaboration will see KennCo support the independent car reviews and expert buying advice provided by motoring journalist Caroline Kidd to drivers across Ireland.

Changing Lanes has established itself as a trusted source for Irish motorists, providing honest and in-depth reviews of the latest cars entering the Irish market. With this partnership, KennCo aims to help consumers to make more informed decisions by combining Caroline’s expert insights with reliable insurance advice. 

This new partnership reflects a shared commitment to providing transparent and helpful advice for Irish motorists. And will help to highlight key considerations for car buyers and drivers, from the perspective of performance and safety, as well as securing comprehensive insurance cover.

Noel Gavin, Marketing Manager at KennCo Insurance, added: “We’re very happy to partner with Caroline and Changing Lanes for the coming year. Her independent reviews provide a valuable service to Irish drivers, and we’re proud to support a platform that helps motorists weigh up their options with confidence. This partnership is a great fit for KennCo as we continue to focus on supporting our customers at every stage.“

Motorists can follow the latest reviews and buying guides on the Changing Lanes website throughout 2026. This partnership should help Irish drivers get a better understanding of what to look for when choosing their next car, or picking an insurance policy that suits them. 

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KennCo Insurance is pleased to announce its continued partnership with professional driving instructor Brendan Tierney as Young Driver Ambassador for 2026. This follows a successful collaboration and video series that focused on providing high-quality advice and support for learner drivers across Ireland in 2025. 

Having been an Approved Driving Instructor since 2011, Brendan brings years of experience and has helped KennCo to deliver practical advice to young drivers through digital and social platforms, including through a series of educational videos which have proved successful at reaching young drivers.

This continued collaboration means that new motorists will now continue to benefit from expert tips on road safety, driving test preparation and developing driving skills throughout 2026. 

Noel Gavin, Marketing Manager at KennCo Insurance, said: “Working with Brendan has allowed us to connect with our young drivers in a different way. He has seen it all as an instructor and that experience has been invaluable in helping us promote safer driving. We’re delighted to continue this partnership into 2026. And are looking forward to putting out even more helpful resources to support learners and motorists across the country.“

KennCo is proud to be working with Brendan to support Ireland’s learner drivers on their journey to becoming safe and confident motorists. Be sure to follow Brendan and KennCo on social media, especially TikTok, for weekly tips, videos and updates.

Brendan Tierney’s
Roundabout Tips for Learner Drivers

For learner drivers, roundabouts can be especially daunting. KennCo Learner Driver Ambassador, Brendan Tierney, has some helpful roundabout tips for learners.

Brendan says, before attempting any roundabout, make sure you understand how they work. Learn the rules in advance and practise identifying your approach and signals before you get behind the wheel.

• On approach, decide if you are keeping to the left or right.
• Know whether you need to signal left, right, or not at all.
• Give way to traffic on your right, but only if it is close enough to affect your entry.
• Always signal left when exiting, but only after you have passed the exit before yours.

Roundabouts can vary in layout and complexity, so work with your instructor to build confidence before tackling them on your own.

Brendan Tierney is an IDT Approved Driving Instructor and KennCo’s Learner Driver Ambassador.

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KennCo Insurance has announced a major update to its requirements for car insurance, lowering the minimum age for drivers from 19 to 17. 

This change, effective as of this month, opens the door for young drivers to access competitive cover earlier in their driving careers.

Previously, KennCo private car insurance policies were only available to drivers aged 19 and above. This change to policy criteria acknowledges the need for great value and reliable insurance for the 17 and 18-year-old demographic, who often find it difficult to secure cover starting out. 

KennCo’s policy change applies to two main areas:

• Own Policy: Young drivers aged 17 and older can now take out private car insurance in their own name.
  
  
• Named Drivers: Parents insured with KennCo can now add children aged 17 and older to their policy as a named driver.

This move is part of KennCo’s wider commitment to support young drivers through education and safety initiatives, including their collaborations with young driver ambassador Brendan Tierney and Cars Ireland.

Noel Gavin, Marketing Manager at KennCo Insurance, commented on the change, “We’re delighted to be able to make this change and lower our minimum age limit from 19 to 17. We listen closely to our customers, and we know that for many families, getting a 17 or 18 year-old insured, whether that’s in a car of their own car or the family car, can be quite tough. We hope this change makes that process  a little bit easier and helps the next generation get on the road safely.“

KennCo Insurance is a 100% Irish-owned company providing car, van, travel and home insurance policies for over 20 years. KennCo is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and supporting Ireland’s next generation of safe, confident drivers.

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Following the launch of a new Charity Committee, KennCo Insurance is proud to announce  the Children’s Health Foundation as its official charity partner for 2026. 

The Children’s Health Foundation raises vital funds to support sick children and their families in Children’s Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres in Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly. 

All funds raised by KennCo Insurance throughout the year will support the foundation’s work, including funding life-saving equipment, providing essential patient and parental support and the funding of groundbreaking research.

Noel Gavin, Marketing Manager at KennCo Insurance, commented on the announcement: “The Children’s Health Foundation provides world-class care and support to children and families all over Ireland, and we are proud to help support that work. KennCo are committed to helping families, both locally and nationally, and we have a range of events planned throughout 2026 with the ultimate goal of raising funds for the Children’s Health Foundation.“

Anyone wishing to support KennCo’s fundraising efforts can visit the official donation page at https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/kenncoinsurance.

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KennCo is excited to announce the launch of a new video series aimed at helping young and learner drivers build confidence and get on the road safely. This new project is a collaboration with existing partners Brendan Tierney, KennCo’s young driver ambassador, and the leading motoring platform Cars Ireland.

Getting a licence and driving solo for the first time can be daunting for new drivers. This new video series aims to make the process a little easier by offering practical advice on everything from applying for and passing the driving test to developing the skills needed to anticipate dangers and navigate the roads safely.

Featuring KennCo’s young driver ambassador and professional driving instructor Brendan Tierney, the series delivers practical tips, expert guidance and real-life insights for young and learner drivers straight from Brendan’s own experience. 

The videos will also provide valuable information for parents on how to best support their son or daughter during the learning process. The new content will be launching soon across all KennCo Insurance social media channels.

Noel Gavin, Marketing Manager at KennCo Insurance, commented on the project: “We’re delighted to be continuing our work with Brendan and the team at Cars Ireland on this new series. At KennCo, we’re really passionate about supporting the next generation of safe drivers and our new video series is a great way for us to do that. We’re trying to give young people and their families a free, accessible resource to help them achieve a massive milestone with confidence. And, most importantly, keep them safe on the road.“

You can watch the full series on Instagram.

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2025 marks the first year KennCo Underwriting Limited is reporting on its Gender Pay Gap, as we now fall within the scope of organisations with 50 or more employees under the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021.

Our report shows that while pay and bonus participation is broadly equal between men and women, a gender pay gap exists due to the distribution of men and women across different levels of our workforce. Men are currently overrepresented in senior, higher paid positions, which increases both average pay and bonus outcomes.

We remain fully committed to equal opportunities for all employees. Recruitment, promotion, and remuneration decisions are made solely on merit, performance, and experience. The gap we report is structural, not procedural, it reflects workforce distribution, not unequal pay for equal work.

To close this gap, we are focused on developing female talent within KennCo.

https://www.kennco.ie/files/Gender-Pay-Gap-Report-2025.pdf