insurance

Insurer returns to profit on insurance business as motor premiums rise but investments continue to deliver lion’s share of earnings

Road safety campaigners warn some of most dangerous drivers will be harder to detect if gap remains

Declan O’Rourke on re-entering health insurance, and how he ended up in the top job

Outsurance is hoping to translate its model of offering discounts for loyalty instead of traditional no claims bonuses

Industry plays vital role in spreading risk but the business model is changing

Injuries Resolution Board boss expects Supreme Court clearance of guidelines for personal injury awards to reduce incentive to litigate

The number of claims for incidents involved uninsured cars or those that cannot be traced jumped 11% last year

Outsurance has conducted a soft launch of products ahead of its official opening here in May

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Central Bank of Ireland data show declining claims costs relative to premiums earned

Older people are typically paying almost 50 per cent more for cover than younger cohorts

Revenues increased by 8% to €31m in the 12 months to the end of April 2023

Failing to understand whether you are an employer or they are contractors can land you in hot water

Aviva Insurance Ireland is the third-largest personal and commercial insurer in the State

Move takes total employment at Deeter’s firm to 25 and deal is expected to double its revenues

Rash of vehicle thefts in the UK has sent Range Rover insurance premiums spiralling

Looking at your bank savings, energy bills and insurance cover are no brainers even if you’re reluctant to tinker with health insurance and your mortgage

Central Bank review found customers are no longer paying a ‘penalty’ for sticking with their providers

More than nine in 10 people sharply undervalue what it would cost to care for home and family in absence of home-based parent

Numbers of personal injury claims down for third consecutive year in 2022 - PIAB

Move comes as current boss moves to new position at Ardonagh

From insurance and fuel to up-front purchase costs and depreciation, motorists need to carefully weigh the financial pros and cons of EV ownership

Without insurance, some owners can spend more than €2,000 per year on their pet’s health

States, including the UK, the US, France and Germany, have a variety of formalised scheme to cover flood damage

Minister for Finance signs order halving levy on all motor policies to 1% from January 1st

Many parents are paying in case their child has an accident unaware that they could have cover already through their school

Agreement ‘does not inspire confidence’ in motor underwriters, says director

Exit of UK insurance underwriters who dominated professional indemnity market

Industry expected to save hundreds of millions in reduced claims, study finds

Insurers had sought clarity on official advice regarding overseas travel to the 15 countries

Those who have recovered from coronavirus ‘unlikely’ to see impact on premiums or cover

Insurance Ireland says the question of business interruption cover is causing concern

Consumers may be due money back for services they are still paying for but can’t access

Insurance Ireland warn solvency of many insurers could be called into question

Excuses made for price hikes and soaring profits not borne out by recent history

Proposed tax relief ‘not optimal’ and charges for fund managers too low, industry claims

XL plans to transfer its main European insurance company to the Republic

Rising costs an ‘existential threat’, as 45% of respondents say they threaten their business

Construction workers returning from abroad are being driven away by the cost of car insurance

Florian Wimber appointed as head of European affairs and international insurance