As part of our 2025 climate and resilience strategy, we are delighted to announce our new partnership with The Hare's Corner – a brilliant initiative that helps landowners and communities across Ireland build climate adaptation through nature.

At RSA , we believe in being a force of good in the communities we serve. By teaming up with The Hare's Corner, we’re supporting an initiative that promotes climate resilience, biodiversity, and wellbeing through simple, practical actions.

Who are The Hare's Corner?

The Hare's Corner is all about empowering people to take small but meaningful steps to support nature. From planting native trees and digging ponds to creating pollinator patches, the initiative provides practical support to schools, landowners and communities.

The term ‘hare’s corner’ is an old farming expression for the corner of a field which wasn’t intensively farmed - instead it was ‘left to nature,’ and this is exactly what the charity is all about.

Since launching in 2021, The Hare's Corner has helped create over 1,600 wildlife-friendly habitats, with a goal of reaching 3,100 across seven counties by 2025. In 2024 alone, the programme improved access to nature for over 30,000 people and inspired thousands to take further action for the environment.

Together we can support climate adaptation by bringing nature back into our communities, supporting a more resilient, biodiverse Ireland.

We are delighted to announce that our CEO Kevin Thompson held his first obligation as incoming President of The Insurance Institute of Ireland. Kevin spoke about the three main areas he wants to focus on during his term: building resilience in our communities, meeting the challenges of climate change, and continuing to build an inclusive profession that reflects our modern society.

We are extremely proud of Kevin and the passion, wealth of industry experience and knowledge he will bring, we have no doubt he will make a positive impact in his role as president. We wish Kevin and his fellow local Institute presidents the very best in the execution of their ambitious strategy over the coming year. Exciting times ahead!

Q. Why are you re-branding from RSA to Intact Insurance?

As part of Intact we operate in an increasingly interconnected world and having a brand that unites our businesses globally will help in our ambition to outperform, become a top three player in the market and we will do this by leveraging Intact’s technical expertise and capabilities.

Q. Who is Intact?

Intact is the largest provider of property and casualty insurance in Canada and a leading provider of specialty insurance globally. Intact has grown organically and through acquisitions to over $22 billion of total annual premiums. Intact acquired all RSA Insurance entities in 2021 and this is a natural progression in our journey.

Q. What if any, are the main changes that I can expect when you rebrand to Intact?

Later this year, we will be changing our name to Intact Insurance. As we move through 2025, we will begin making some changes to the look and feel of our buildings, websites and policy documents. Be rest assured that you as our loyal brokers, customers and trusted partners, will be notified of any changes in advance.

Q. Will there be any changes to my key relationship contacts at RSA?

There are no planned changes to your key relationships as part of the rebrand to Intact Insurance.

Q. When will you share more detail about what the future broker proposition under the Intact Insurance brand will look like?

We plan to rebrand before the end of this year and will continue to share updates on what this means for you. These FAQs will be regularly updated and we will share specific details with you in due course as we look to bring the Intact Insurance brand to the local market.

Q. Will there be any changes to your office locations as a result of the rebrand?

There are no plans to change any of our office locations in Belfast, Dublin or Galway. Our offices will start to look and feel a bit different as we transition to the Intact Insurance brand throughout 2025.

Q. Will branding updates impact co-branded materials or customer documents?

Yes, ultimately our brand will change from RSA Insurance to Intact Insurance. We are working through how and when to implement these changes across our own and third-party platforms. We will be in touch with you if there are any impacts to documents that you need to issue.

Q. What is the timeline for the full rebrand?

We are rebranding towards the end of 2025.

Q. Are there any changes to RSA’s existing risk appetite?

As an organisation we are continually reviewing our risk appetite to fit with the needs of our customers. There will be no immediate announcement of appetite adjustment. Should there be any changes, we will communicate this first to our brokers and customers.

Q. Will there be any changes to existing business, contracts and direct debits with the change-over to Intact?

Your existing contract and terms of business will remain in place. We will be in touch if and when there are any changes.

Q. With the rebrand shift the focus to other markets with greater investment from Intact in Canada?

We have our strategic roadmap in place for the coming years which aligns closely with the overarching global Intact strategy. Becoming one brand will result in even greater access to a broader set of technical expertise and capabilities as Intact Insurance.

Q. Are there any changes to policy commission and / or credit terms with the rebrand?

As of now, there are no changes to existing policies, commission structures or credit terms as part of the rebrand. We will be in touch if and when there are any changes.

Q. Are there any changes to documents now that Intact will be underwriting the policies?

We will be updating customer policies and documents to reflect the rebrand later this year. There are no changes to your existing terms of business as of now.

Q. Are there any changes from a Claims perspective?

There will be no change from a Claims perspective arising from the change of name to Intact.

We are delighted to share the news that RSA Insurance Ireland will rebrand to Intact Insurance later this year.

This is the natural next step in the journey of our company, following our acquisition in 2021 by Intact. They are one of the world’s most respected global insurance companies with customers in 150 countries, a market cap of $52b CAD and a global team over 30,000 talented individuals.

The transition of RSA Group to Intact Insurance is an exciting one which will allow us to leverage Intact’s deep technical expertise and unify colleagues around the world. We will continue to go above and beyond for our Brokers, our customers and trusted partners to outperform and accelerate our strategic objectives.

How we do business will not change and the team and we look forward to continuing to grow and nurture our relationship with you. Our rebrand will take effect later this year and we will bring the Intact Insurance brand to life locally through activations and engagements which you will be part of.

In the meantime, if you do have any queries, please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the team. Keep an eye on our existing website and our Broker LinkedIn page for FAQ’s that we will continue to update.

RSA Insurance Ireland and 123.ie are proud to announce a new partnership with Sanctuary Runners, an organisation that uses walking, jogging, and running to foster solidarity, friendship, and respect among asylum seekers, migrants, refugees, and local communities across Ireland.

This collaboration aligns with RSA and 123.ie’s 2025 Climate and Resilience strategy, which focuses on making a positive impact on communities by driving economic and climate resilience for vulnerable populations. Through this partnership, RSA and 123.ie is supporting an initiative that champions inclusion, positivity, and the power of sport to bring people together.

Speaking at the launch, Kevin Thompson, CEO of RSA Insurance Ireland, highlighted the significance of the partnership: “The partnership we are launching today goes to the heart of our values at RSA Insurance, 123.ie, and our parent company, Intact. Sanctuary Runners provides an opportunity for people arriving in Ireland to integrate into society in a meaningful and positive way. We are delighted to support their work and help build stronger, more inclusive communities.”

Michael Darragh Macauley, CEO of The Sanctuary Runners and former Dublin Senior Football star, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “Partnering with RSA and 123.ie has been an incredible opportunity for Sanctuary Runners. We are thrilled to work with an organisation that understands the unifying power of sport and athletics. This collaboration will allow us to expand our mission of bringing communities together through running, jogging, and walking.”

Sanctuary Runners, a non-political, solidarity-through-sport initiative, now boasts 44 groups across 23 counties in Ireland, with ambitious plans for further growth. In 2024, thousands of people across 75 countries participated in the group’s Global Solidarity Run, showcasing the widespread impact of the movement. You can find out more information about your nearest Sanctuary Runners here.