Improving results in Ireland’s pension market

 Darragh Kirwan, Commercial Director, Aon Wealth Solutions Ireland

Just as with transformational change in the Irish pensions market, Andy Farrell, head coach of the Ireland rugby team, knows the benefits that come from strategic planning. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

2019 proved to be a milestone year for the world of pensions and rugby. The Rugby World Cup in 2019 was a disappointing campaign for Ireland with some poor group stage performances followed by a heavy quarter-final defeat. 

Andy Farrell took over the team knowing a journey of change and transformation was required to be competitive in France this year. Some parts of the team were working well but others were badly exposed.