Travelbiz E-Zine
24
February
2026

Yes Insurance announces the appointment of Karen Maloney as Head of Business Development for the Irish Travel Trade

Yes Insurance, a new specialist niche personal lines Broker (Travel, Car Hire Excess, Gadget, Pet and Wedding insurance) has announced that Karen Maloney is joining the company as head of business development for the Irish Travel Trade.

Ciaran Mulligan, Managing Director of Yes Insurance said, “It was a strategic decision to appoint Karen Maloney to lead our business development team given her experience in the travel trade over the years. Karen’s wealth of knowledge as both a travel agent (Gullivers Travel & Hannon Travel) and as a supplier, Sales Manager Ireland for Etihad Airways, gives her added knowledge of the travel industry.

Shane Kinahan, CEO of Yes Insurance added, “Karen will be pivotal in helping the company secure new business in the coming months and assist supporting Irish Travel Agents & Tour Operators”.

Karen Maloney Head of Business Development Irish Trade Yes Insurance

Karen Maloney, Business Development Executive said, “I am delighted to join Yes Insurance and looking forward to visiting the Irish travel trade very soon. I’m joining a team with many years of experience in the travel insurance industry. Both Ciaran and I have over 30 years’ experience in the travel trade, so I look forward to showcasing Yes Insurance which will offer unique insurance products, excellent cover, competitive pricing and leading technology”.

Why Yes Insurance?
Yes Insurance is a trading name of Compare Now Limited, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Yes Insurance is a new specialist provider of travel insurance, car hire excess and other niche insurance products. With a focus on customer service, digital innovation and strong partnerships, Yes Insurance is redefining insurance for the Irish Travel Trade.

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