Irish Life joins Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) Network to deliver better Irish employee benefits solutions for global employers

Employer Solutions at Irish Life is Ireland’s leading provider of integrated employee benefits, combining Pensions, Protection, Health, Wealth & Wellbeing. Our scale, backed by Great-West Lifeco, gives us the global expertise and local agility to serve 1.6 million customers¹, including 28 of Ireland’s top 30 multinational FDIs². Our strength lies in the depth of our multidisciplinary teams, the trust earned through decades of consistent performance, and the flexibility we bring to every client relationship, from local SMEs to global corporates. Every day, we empower employers to take meaningful action to support their people.

When it comes to Group Protection, we are the largest³ provider in Ireland with an unparalleled heritage. So, we have a unique vantage point. Our decades of experience and unwavering commitment to delivering innovative, customer focused solutions have made us a driving force, shaping the employee benefits landscape and a cornerstone of the Irish protection market, not just a market leader. 

Now, we are delighted to announce that Irish Life is partnering with the Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) Network to deliver market-leading company benefit solutions for global employers. Oisin O’Shaughnessy, Managing Director of Employer Solutions at Irish Life (pictured) said: 

“As Ireland’s leading employee benefits partner, we are thrilled to join forces with the GEB Network. A shared commitment to empowering organisations with better benefits, through combining GEB’s global connection with our extensive expertise in the Irish market makes this the beginning of a truly powerful partnership.” 

Christian Keller, Director Network & Partnerships at GEB commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Irish Life to the GEB Network. Ireland is a vital market for our international pooling and captive clients and partnering with such a strong and trusted provider ensures continuity and excellence in quality of service delivery. Together, we share a commitment to client-centricity, operational integrity and innovation in a dynamic global landscape.” 

We are proud to consistently support new and existing global organisations in Ireland who share our vision, purpose and commitment to helping people build better futures.

[1] Source: Irish Life, June 2023

[2] Source: Irish Life, August 2024

[3] Source: Irish Life, March 2026