Travel insurance specialist Cover-More Blue Insurance Services (formerly Blue Insurance) has appointed Jason Whelan as Managing Director.
Headquartered in Dublin, Cover-More Blue is a leading supplier of travel and specialist insurance products with operations in Ireland and the UK.
Blue Insurance was established in 2003 to provide travel insurance products to the travel industry. Blue Insurance became part of the Cover-More Group in 2018 and it changed its name to Cover-More Blue Insurance Services Limited in 2023. The Cover-More Group is a company of Zurich.
Mr Whelan has worked for Cover-More Blue and before that Blue Insurance for nearly 20 years, and has worked in many roles supporting the Irish and UK Travel trade during this time.
As Managing Director, Cover-More Blue, he will be responsible for creating the strategy, delivering growth, and for enhancing the core capabilities of the business as it continues to expand its operations in Ireland and the EEA.
Jason Whelan said: “I’m thrilled to lead Cover-More Blue and our fantastic award-winning team as we expand our presence in Ireland and across Europe. Our focus will continue to be on delivering exceptional service and innovative products to our valued partners in the travel industry.”
Donna Dorairajoo, CEO, Cover-More Europe, said: “I’m delighted to announce Jason’s appointment as the Managing Director of Cover-More Blue. Jason has been an integral member of the management team since the early days of the business and has played a critical role in the integration of Blue Insurance into the Cover-More Group. He has many years of experience in the Irish insurance market and is well known within the travel industry making him the obvious choice to take on this role. I’m looking forward to Jason’s continued success.”
