Mullingar man appointed COO at Campion Insurance

Campion Insurance have announced two senior leadership appointments, Mullingar man Brian Thorp, who joins as chief operating officer, and Damian Smith, who has been appointed chief trading officer.

The appointments come after a period of momentum for Campion Insurance, during which they integrated more than 15 acquisitions, streamlined their operating model, and continued to deliver consistent growth and high levels of customer service across Ireland.

Brian Thorp joins Campion Insurance from AXA Insurance, where he served as head of Motor Damage Claims. He brings operational and claims management experience, having previously worked in commercial operations across Ireland. As COO, Brian will focus on operational excellence, scalability, and enhancing the customer journey as the business continues to grow.

Damian Smith, who joined Campion Insurance in 2017, steps into his new role after serving as head of commercial. He previously held senior business development roles with Aon, Zurich and Quinn Insurance. In his expanded role, Damian will lead trading strategy and commercial performance.

Speaking about the appointments, Jim Campion, CEO, said: “The last three years at Campion Insurance have been transformative. We have integrated over 15 businesses, modernised our operating model, and continued to grow while maintaining a strong focus on exceptional customer service.

“As we move into the next stage of our development, it was important to build a leadership team that combines deep knowledge of Campion Insurance with fresh perspective and external expertise. Damian and Brian bring exactly that balance. Their experience and leadership will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our market position and deliver long-term value for our customers and partners.”