Leading insurance firm launches dedicated Mayo Financial Hub

A leading west of Ireland insurance firm has launched a dedicated Financial Hub in Mayo.

Hastings Insurance is an Irish, family-owned insurance brokerage, serving its customers and local businesses since 1980.

From the time of opening, it has grown to a team of 100 insurance professionals, operating across eight offices in Mayo, Sligo, Galway and Dublin.

Hastings Insurance supports customers and businesses with all their insurance and financial needs. including everything from car, home, van, farm and health insurance to business-focused products such as public liability, cyber, fleet insurance and much more.

In recent years, the firm has added financial planning to its offerings and, associated with this, it is delighted to announce the launch of a new ‘Financial Hub’ based in Castlebar and with it, the additional trading names of Hastings Financial and Hastings Mortgages.

Brian McDermott, the driving force behind the newly opened Financial Hub and Director of Hastings Insurance, explains how the ‘Financial Hub’ was developed and the importance of financial planning, no matter what stage of life you are at.

"We have been offering financial products across Mayo since 2015.

"While customers knew and trusted Hastings Insurance for all their insurance needs, the financial planning side of the business was not as well known.

"Over the past few years, we have been building the team and growing our customer base across Mayo, predominantly through word of mouth and customer referrals.

"I felt the time was right to bring the business to the next level, and the idea of a dedicated Financial Hub, where customers could get advice on all their financial needs in one place, was born.

"In our Financial Hub, customers can receive support with a range of regulated financial products available in the market.

"The products we have on offer include mortgages, pension and retirement products, savings and investments, life assurance, and income protection.

"Some of these services can even be started online.

"Take mortgages, for example. We have an option for our customers to begin their mortgage journey online from the comfort of their own home.

"Our online mortgage portal allows customers to easily start their mortgage journey, upload necessary paperwork, and track the progress of their mortgage application.

"We understand that financial planning can be daunting and many people do not know where and when to start.

"My advice would be that you are never too early to start thinking about your current and future financial needs.

"That is why our team of experienced financial advisors will be with you every step of the way, regardless of life stage.

"We will work with you to tailor our services to both your needs and affordability level.”