PJT - About Us

Dublin | Tel: 01 8401254 Tipperary | Tel: 061 373415 Waterford | Tel: 051 393814

	About PJT Insurance Founded in March 1997 by Peter Thomas PJT is now Ireland`s leading leisure & entertainment insurance broker, as well as covering general commercial, construction and personal lines. We have grown substantially so that we now have a team of employees working in our modern headoffice in Dublin and branch offices in Tipperary & Waterford. We aim to provide a prompt, efficient and courteous service to all our clients, no matter how big or how small. We are a member of The Irish Brokers Association (IBA)
	Peter Thomas Peter Thomas, the founder of the Company is sadly missed however he has left behind a well established organisation in which Anna Maria Courtney will continue to manage and prosper. Peter was a Fellow of The Chartered Insurance Institute and a Chartered Insurance Broker. He had worked in the Irish Insurance market for over 25 years, having previously worked as both a broker and an underwriter in the London Market. Having decided to start his own brokerage - PJT - in 1997 that has grown to be Ireland`s leading insurance broker in leisure and entertainment, as well as a major broker in general commercial and community and voluntary insurance.
	Anna Maria Courtney Anna Maria Courtney is PJT`s Managing Director. Anna Maria has worked in the Insurance Industry for a number of years with particular interest and expertise in the area of claims and risk management. Anna Maria has a Law Degree and a Masters in European & Comparative Law. She has recently completed courses in Occupational Health & Safety and a Post Graduate diploma in Commercial Arbitration. Anna Maria is committed to continuous skills development and is a supporter of the Insurance Institute of Ireland in its role as a promoter of CPD in the industry.
	Claire Dumbrell Claire has been with PJT since its foundation year of 1997. She has over 15 years experience in the Irish Insurance Industry. Claire has been appointed as PJT Director of Underwriting with responsibility for our Underwriting Services Division, developing the PJT brand with our network of supporting brokers and developing our relationships with our key strategic underwriting partners.
	Mary McSweeney Mary is PJT’s Company Secretary and most recently appointed as a Director of PJT. Since 2001 Mary has worked in several roles such as HR and general running of all three branches in PJT. Mary brings a wealth of expertise to her role and has over 8 years experience in the Insurance Industry.
	PJT Broking
	Colin Donohoe Colin joined PJT in 2001 and is now an Associate Director responsible for our New Business Development. Colin has over 10 year experience in the Irish Insurance Industry. He is a qualified Certified Insurance Practitioner and is working towards completion of his ACII.
	Stephen Doyle Stephen joined PJT in 2006 with over 15 years experience in the Irish Insurance Industry. Stephen is Manager of our Broking Department and we are delighted to have him on board. He is a qualified Certified Insurance Practitioner and is working toward completion of his ACII
	Darron Aithwaite Darron joined PJT in 2005 with seven years experience in the Irish Insurance Industry. Darron was Manager of our Underwriting Services Division until October 2008 when he was appointed as Manager of our newly opened retail broking operation in Tramore, Co. Waterford.
	PJT Underwriting
	Caitriona Reimitz Caitriona joined PJT in 2006. As an Underwriter in our Underwriting Services Division having previously worked in Australia as an underwriter with Allianz plc. Most recently Caitriona has been appointed as PJT`s Underwriting Manager.
	Chantelle Hinchey Chantelle joined PJT Underwriting Services Division in 2008 as Liability Claims Supervisor. She had 3 years liability claims handling experience with Quinn Insurance in Dublin, most recently as Regional Claims Manager.