About Us
LHK Group, now incorporating Finance One, is a Leinster-based general insurance, wealth management, pensions, investments, employee benefits and mortgage advisory services advisory firm serving commercial and personal clients, nationally. Strong client relationships and best in class, impartial advice are the hallmarks of our business.
Our History
LHK Finance One is a General Insurance and Financial Planning advisory firm led by Colm Kelleher in his capacity as Managing Director. We are proud of our heritage; a third generation, family owned business originating in Dundalk, County Louth where Kelleher Insurance was established by Colm Kelleher’s grandfather, Myles Kelleher, in 1938.
The business has grown over the years, both organically and via the acquisition of like-minded, Irish owned insurance brokerages. In 2013, MJ Kelleher & Sons acquired LHW General Insurance Brokers which led to the rebranding of the combined business to form LHK Group, one of the leading, independently-owned insurance brokers in Leinster.
More recent acquisitions include the sale of Richardson Insurance Solutions and The Insurance Shop to LHK Group in 2022, and the acquisition of a majority shareholding in leading Dublin-based Financial Planning and Wealth advisory firm Finance One in 2024.
The Finance One team builds upon LHK’s existing financial planning capabilities and enables the wider Group to deliver a broader range of services in the areas of insurance, wealth management, pensions, investments, employee benefits and mortgage advisory services to private individuals and commercial clients in Ireland.
LHK Group is a member of the Guaranteed Irish community and the Family Business Network in Ireland.
Our Values
Our Values guide the way we do business at LHK Finance One.
Act With Purpose
- Outcome focused
- Overcome obstacles
- Acting without self interest
Subject Experts
- Continually developing our knowledge
- Ensure we fully understand the solutions we recommend to our clients
- Communicating with our clients in a jargon free manner
Good Judgement
- Considering all perspectives without bias
- Sharing technical or product information in a constructive manner
- Considering and communicating all the relevant facts to our clients to ensure we reach an optimal solution
Genuine
- Acting ethically, doing the right thing
- Do what we say we will do, when we say we will do it
- Approachable and inclusive
Corporate Social Responsibility
“We extend our collaborative spirit beyond our business”
It is our aim at LHK Finance One to make a difference, both in our work for our clients and through our involvement in charitable and community activities, both at home and abroad.
Some of our recent CSR initiatives include:
Our Sustainability Initiatives
At LHK Finance One, we are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and fostering a culture of sustainability within our workplaces. Our Sustainability Committee actively works on initiatives that promote responsible resource management, reduce waste, and enhance energy efficiency across our offices.
Key initiatives include:
- Sustainable Office Practices – Clear waste segregation, composting, and the use of keep cups for coffee are just some of the steps we’ve taken to reduce our carbon footprint.
- Energy Efficiency – We monitor and optimise heating and electricity usage and ensure company vehicles prioritise electric options.
- Employee Engagement – We regularly update our teams on our sustainability efforts, explore incentives for greener commuting, and promote eco-friendly office supplies.
By taking these steps, we aim to contribute to a more sustainable future while ensuring a responsible and efficient working environment for our team and clients.
Breakthrough Cancer Research Walk 2023
We had an enjoyable lunchtime with some of the Dublin team as we took on our steps challenge in November 2023 in support of Breakthrough Cancer Research.
Many joined us in supporting this worthy cause, helping to fund vital research to develop new and improved treatments for poor prognosis and currently incurable cancers.
Children’s health organisation 2023
In 2023 the LHK team participated in the Clash of the Companies event on July 7th in the RDS, an event which is in support of Children’s Health Foundation. In support of the event, we were delighted to kick off our fundraising efforts with a steep climb at Howth Head.
Children’s Health Foundation raises vital funds to support sick children and their families in Children’s Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres – from funding vital life-saving equipment and providing essential patient and parental supports to making ground-breaking, paediatric research possible.
Focus Ireland Charity Cycle 2022
The LHK teams across both offices in Dublin and Drogheda completed a charity cycle in aid of Focus Ireland on Friday 21st October 2022. We set out to reach a combined distance equivalent to the length of Ireland on fixed bikes (486km) and are proud to report that we hit almost twice the target at 931km on the day!
Focus Ireland works with people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their homes across Ireland.
Temple Street Children’s Hospital 2021
Children’s Health Foundation raises vital funds to support sick children and their families in Children’s Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres in Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly. In July 2021 the LHK team, whilst working remotely during the Covid pandemic, powered the streets of their local community to reach a collective distance of 150km over the course of a 12 hour period, raising over €3,000 for this deserving charity.
Based in Drogheda, County Louth, the Boyne Fishermen’s Rescue and Recovery Service provides a 24 hour emergency rescue service along the River Boyne, 365 days a year. Our LHK team presented a cheque to one of the volunteers in December 2020.
The LHK team in our Dublin office participated in a steps challenge fundraising activity in late 2020 to raise much needed funds for Wicklow Five Loaves, a homeless and disadvantaged charity in Bray, County Wicklow.
The LHK Cycling team (Keith Young, Philip Finegan, Graham Hohn, Gillian Linn, David Gibson and Lisa Mc Cabe) completed the 140km charity cycle from Dublin to Wexford on September 16th, 2017. The team represented both offices and raised over €3,500 for The Peter Mc Verry Trust. We wish to sincerely thank all those who contributed to our fundraising drive which included donations from clients, insurer partners, friends and suppliers.
We have been liaising with Gardai over the past number of years to raise funds to stock and distribute Christmas Hampers. In Christmas 2015, we raised funds from both clients and insurers alike to cover the cost of supplying over 70 hampers and food vouchers which were distributed to disadvantaged families in the Bray, Bluebell, Tallaght and Drogheda areas. These were distributed by the community Gardai in these areas because we felt that due to their regular community liaison activities, the Gardai could readily identify families who were genuinely struggling day to day. The feedback was enormous. A family receiving a Christmas hamper from their local Garda served 2 purposes:
a) it addressed an immediate need for food at Christmas and,
b) it strengthened the relationship between the affected families (and community) and the Gardai.
Linkedin
