Profile
Dermot Goode – Founder & Leading Expert
Dermot Goode is recognised as Ireland’s foremost expert on health insurance, with over 35 years’ experience in the industry. He is uniquely positioned as the only person who has full knowledge of the price and benefits of every plan available on the Irish market.
His career has spanned many of the leading organisations in the sector including VHI, BUPA Ireland, IPT/Mercer, Friends First, Willis, Cornmarket, PHI Consulting and Lockton Ireland. Dermot has also founded two specialist advisory services – HealthInsuranceSavings.ie (later acquired by Cornmarket) and TotalHealthCover.ie (acquired by Lockton).
He is co-author of the Insurance Institute of Ireland textbook on health insurance, used by those seeking professional qualifications in this field. As a trusted voice, Dermot regularly advises the media on market changes, ensuring that consumers stay informed on the latest developments.
More importantly, his focus is on people: helping individuals, families and employers secure the right cover at the best possible value. Dermot is a regular speaker and presenter on the topic of health insurance savings, delivering sessions to companies, industry groups, associations and consumer organisations across Ireland.
Health Insurance Ireland
Health Insurance Ireland was founded by Dermot Goode with a simple but powerful mission: to make health insurance straightforward, transparent, and cost-effective for everyone.
The company’s objectives are threefold:
- To simplify health insurance so that consumers clearly understand their options.
- To keep members and employers up to date with all key developments in the market.
- To direct people to the best-value cover that meets their specific needs.
Health Insurance Ireland delivers these services through one-to-one consultations, online seminars, webinars, and concise policy reviews. Dermot’s well-regarded ‘Best Deals’ summaries highlight the most competitive plans available, making it easier for consumers to secure top-quality cover at the lowest possible cost.
The company also partners with leading healthcare providers for the benefit of all consumers, while remaining completely independent – charging a transparent review fee rather than taking commission from insurers. This ensures that every piece of advice is 100% impartial and in the best interest of the client.
In addition, Health Insurance Ireland supports brokers and advisors by training the next generation of health insurance specialists, helping to raise standards across the industry.
