Insurer profile
Aviva Insurance Ireland Designated Activity Company
Aviva Ireland is the Irish arm of British insurer Aviva plc, operating as Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC, Aviva Direct Ireland Limited, and Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC. Originally established in 1908 as Hibernian, it is one of Ireland's leading insurers offering car, home, health, travel, life, pension, and business insurance products.
Source- Legal entity
- Aviva Insurance Ireland Designated Activity Company
- Headquarters
- Dublin, Ireland
- Parent group
- Aviva plc
- Regulator
- Central Bank of Ireland
- Phone
- +353 1 800 147 147
- csc@aviva.com
- Last verified
- May 1, 2026
Products from Aviva Insurance Ireland Designated Activity Company
motor
Car Insurance (Comprehensive)
Comprehensive car insurance covering accidental damage, fire, theft, breakdown rescue, windscreen cover, personal belongings, and legal expenses.
motor
Third Party, Fire & Theft Car Insurance
Third party, fire and theft car insurance covering damage caused to others and fire or theft of your own vehicle.
motor
Telematics Car Insurance (Black Box)
Black box telematics car insurance tailored for inexperienced and newly qualified drivers, rewarding safer driving with potentially lower premiums.
property
Home Insurance (Buildings & Contents)
Combined buildings and contents home insurance covering damage from fire, storm, flood, theft, and accidental damage, with emergency helpline and legal expenses as standard.
property
Contents Insurance
Contents-only home insurance covering personal belongings against fire, flood, theft, or accidental damage on a new-for-old basis.
property
Renters Insurance
Contents insurance designed for tenants renting a property, protecting personal belongings against theft, fire, and accidental damage.
property
Landlord Insurance
Specialist insurance for property owners renting to tenants, including buildings, landlord contents, and liability cover.
property
Holiday Home Insurance
Insurance for second or holiday homes in Ireland, covering buildings and contents against risks specific to unoccupied or seasonal properties.
life
Life Insurance
Term life insurance providing a lump sum payment to your family in the event of death during the policy term.
life
Mortgage Protection Insurance
Decreasing term life cover designed to repay your mortgage balance if you die during the policy term, including exclusive access to Aviva Care Digital GP.
health
Income Protection Insurance
Monthly income replacement insurance providing a regular income if illness or injury prevents you from working for an extended period.
health
Specified Illness Cover
Lump sum payment on diagnosis of a specified serious illness such as cancer, heart attack, or stroke, to help maintain your lifestyle.
health
Health Insurance (Level Health)
Private health insurance underwritten by Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC and offered via Level Health, covering hospital stays, outpatient care, and everyday health needs.
travel
Single Trip Travel Insurance
Single-trip travel insurance covering medical expenses, cancellation, travel delay, and baggage for one holiday of up to 31 days.
travel
Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance
Annual multi-trip travel insurance covering unlimited trips per year (up to 31 days each) for medical expenses, cancellation, and travel disruption.
travel
Winter Sports & Ski Insurance
Travel insurance add-on for skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, and outdoor ice-skating holidays covering equipment, piste closure, and on-slope accidents.
travel
Backpacker Travel Insurance
Extended travel insurance for backpackers covering medical expenses, personal liability, and travel disruption across Europe and worldwide.
property
Business Insurance
Comprehensive commercial insurance for businesses covering commercial property, public liability, employers' liability, shop and office insurance, farm insurance, and more.
financial
Personal Pension Plan
Personal pension plan offering tax-efficient retirement savings with a wide range of investment fund options managed by Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC.
financial
Savings & Investments
A range of savings and investment products including investment bonds and regular savings plans, with access to a wide range of world-class investment funds.
liability
Business Insurance (SME)
Customised business insurance packages for SMEs including commercial property, liability, shop, food and beverage, and farm insurance.
Regulatory updates
Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC and Aviva Direct Ireland Limited are currently regulated and active entities under the Central Bank of Ireland. The Central Bank published its 2025 Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook Report on 28 February 2025, setting priorities including consumer protection, governance under the Individual Accountability Framework (IAF), operational resilience, and AML/CFT compliance. These apply to all regulated insurers in Ireland including Aviva. Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC last filed accounts to 31 December 2024 and remains in active status.