Standard Life’s Irish sales rise 17%

Standard Life’s Irish operations have increased sales 17% to €1.76bn — €744m of which was sold directly in the Irish market.

Standard Life International’s business in Ireland, selling mostly into Britain, saw its revenues jump 26% to €1.019bn while sales completed by Standard Life Ireland increased by a more modest 7% €744m.

Country head of Standard Life Ireland Nigel Dunne said their international footprint gives them real competitive advantage in Ireland and puts them in a strong place relative to many of their competitors.