Benefits of Membership

Compliance Manuals incorporating the revised Consumer Protection Code, template documents and regulatory guidance documents and templates.
Review facility – members ‘Terms of Business’ and other relevant compliance documents, procedures and websites by the Compliance team.
Individual compliance support for members on queries.
Authorisation advice and support to members going through the PCF approval process.
Liaison with the Central Bank of Ireland on members issues on an anonymous & confidential basis.
Assistance in dealing with complaints and providing guidance in relation to the Financial Services and Pension Ombudsman process.
Ongoing members webinars on compliance updates including Ethics; Sustainability, AML/CTF and GDPR.
Online Chat Facility – member compliance query online-support.

Advocating for members by working in close partnership with Government, the Central Bank, industry stakeholders, media, and broader Broker community.
Striving to shape positive change within industry by ensuring Brokers are professionally represented and protected in the marketplace. We actively communicate members’ perspectives, so their specific needs are reflected in the development of policies and regulations.
Addressing issues with insurers and lenders, supported by a dedicated team and experienced legal counsel to resolve matters when required.
Maintaining regular engagement with the Central Bank to clarify member concerns – always handled confidentially and anonymously.

Boosting consumer awareness through multi-channel campaigns across national radio and sponsorship initiatives
Trackable leads through year-around PPC digital campaigns

Promoting members across national media platforms and acting as a leading representative voice
Regular coverage across press, industry publications, and broadcast channels.
Members communication:
- Monthly members newsletter
- Monthly Irish Broker magazine
- Regular ezine updates
- Daily member industry media notifications
- Video and social media updates – keeping members informed
- Access to a members portal featuring documents, media, and latest resource materials

Supporting members in meeting their annual CPD requirements with over 60 hours of webinars across all categories
Brokers Ireland hosts annual events which are inclusive of membership including Meet the Market Day, Broker Expert Awards*, Insurance and Financial Broker Conferences and Compliance Workshops * fee exception

Business development support
First Class member assistance and guidance
Access to a comprehensive range of advisory resources, guidance materials, consultation papers, podcasts and guides for Financial and Insurance Brokers

Access to Lenders & Market Reach – enabling Brokers to connect with all major lending institutions through our non-exclusive packaging facility (no thresholds)
Member advocacy and participation with mortgage industry
Annual Mortgage Broker survey– shaping priorities around what matters most
Professional Training – regular Mortgage Monday webinars; twice yearly non-executive directors CPD sessions
Promoting the Value of Mortgage Brokers:

- Consumer resources on Financial Broker site
- Targeted Mortgage Broker radio and PPC campaigns

Broker4Broker is a member-to-member facility that helps Brokers source specialist and hard-to-place insurance risk through an easy-to-use online and booklet guide.
Covering a wide range of categories including liability, motor, marine, cyber and niche markets, it helps members to deliver complete solutions for their clients.

Membership gives you expert compliance support, strong industry advocacy, trusted professional representation, and the collective strength of Ireland’s largest Broker community