Royal London Ireland appoints Ger Tyrrell to lead Pensions Technical Support

Royal London Ireland appoints Ger Tyrrell to lead Pensions Technical Support

Royal London Ireland has announced the appointment of Ger Tyrrell as Pensions Technical Manager. Ger joins life and pensions provider Royal London Ireland with almost 15 years' experience in the pensions industry. In his new role within the company's Propositions Department, Ger will provide technical support across the Royal London Ireland business, while also working closely with Financial Brokers on pension and retirement planning matters. His responsibilities will include interpreting legislative and regulatory developments, providing technical guidance and supporting brokers on pension-related queries. 

Prior to joining Royal London Ireland, Ger has almost 15 years industry experience most recently with Zurich Life, where he progressed from pensions administration into the company's Technical Services team, ultimately serving as a Pensions Technical Consultant, for the last 10 years. In that role, he provided technical guidance on pension legislation and retirement planning, supporting both brokers and colleagues on a broad range of pension-related matters.  

Ger began his career in the industry with Capita Life & Pensions in 2011 before transferring to Zurich Life in 2014. 

He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and holds a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning and Services from the Institute of Bankers. He also holds the Retirement Planning Advisor (RPA) and Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA) designations from the Life Insurance Association and graduated from University College Dublin with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History. 

Commenting on his appointment, Ger Tyrrell said: 

“I am delighted to join Royal London Ireland as Pensions Technical Manager. Throughout my career I have been passionate about helping Financial Brokers and customers understand the complexities of pensions and retirement planning. Financial Brokers are working in an increasingly technical environment, and having access to clear, practical guidance has never been more important. I am excited to begin this new chapter with Royal London Ireland and to work with the team to continue providing technical support and insights that help brokers deliver the best possible outcomes for their clients.”

Welcoming the appointment, Joe Charles, Proposition Director of Royal London Ireland, said: 

“We are extremely happy to welcome Ger to Royal London Ireland. Providing high-quality support to Financial Brokers is a key part of our commitment to the market, and a very important part of what we do. Pension legislation and retirement planning are continuously changing, creating new technical considerations for Financial Brokers and their clients. At Royal London Ireland we want to ensure brokers have access to trusted expertise, to help them support their clients with confidence. 

“Ger combines this deep technical knowledge with a practical understanding of the issues brokers deal with every day. He has built an excellent reputation within the industry and shares our commitment to supporting Financial Brokers with clear, practical and timely technical guidance. His appointment demonstrates our ambition in the market and further strengthens an already strong team, as we continue to enhance the offering we provide to brokers and their clients.”