New measure to require insurers to collect driver numbers Motorists will have to provide their driver number to their insurer when taking out a policy from next year. Business • 13 Nov 24
New measure to require insurers to collect driver numbers Motorists will have to provide their driver number to their insurer when taking out a policy from next year. Business • 13 Nov 24
Motor insurance costs rose slightly in first half of 2023 Average motor insurance premiums rose marginally in the first half of last year, compared to the year before, new data from the Central Bank has shown. Business • 02 Jul 24
Motor insurance costs rose slightly in first half of 2023 Average motor insurance premiums rose marginally in the first half of last year, compared to the year before, new data from the Central Bank has shown. Business • 02 Jul 24
Code helps cancer survivors seeking mortgage protection A new code of practice aimed at making it easier for cancer survivors to get mortgage protection comes into effect from today. Business • 06 Dec 23
Code helps cancer survivors seeking mortgage protection A new code of practice aimed at making it easier for cancer survivors to get mortgage protection comes into effect from today. Business • 06 Dec 23
Motor insurance premiums fell 5% in first half of 2022 Motor insurance premiums fell by 5% in the first six months of last year, according to new data compiled by the Central Bank of Ireland. Business • 26 Apr 23
Motor insurance premiums fell 5% in first half of 2022 Motor insurance premiums fell by 5% in the first six months of last year, according to new data compiled by the Central Bank of Ireland. Business • 26 Apr 23
Insurance Ireland introduces code for cancer survivors Insurance Ireland and its members have announced a Code of Practice to improve access to mortgage protection insurance for cancer survivors. Business • 03 Apr 23
Insurance Ireland introduces code for cancer survivors Insurance Ireland and its members have announced a Code of Practice to improve access to mortgage protection insurance for cancer survivors. Business • 03 Apr 23
Insurance policies could be impacted by exit of banks Insurers have urged customers of Ulster Bank and KBC Bank Ireland to be aware of the risks for their insurance and pension policies posed by the departure of the two lenders. Business • 09 Nov 22
Insurance policies could be impacted by exit of banks Insurers have urged customers of Ulster Bank and KBC Bank Ireland to be aware of the risks for their insurance and pension policies posed by the departure of the two lenders. Business • 09 Nov 22
Insurers urged to pass savings from reform on to public The Minister of State with responsibility for insurance has said it is important that the industry passes on all the savings and benefits made from reform of the sector through reduced premiums and increased risk appetite. Business • 19 Oct 22
Insurers urged to pass savings from reform on to public The Minister of State with responsibility for insurance has said it is important that the industry passes on all the savings and benefits made from reform of the sector through reduced premiums and increased risk appetite. Business • 19 Oct 22
EU accepts Insurance Ireland's concessions EU competition enforcers have today accepted an offer from Insurance Ireland to open up its data sharing platform to non-members and apply fair criteria to access it aimed at averting a possible hefty fine. Business • 30 Jun 22
EU accepts Insurance Ireland's concessions EU competition enforcers have today accepted an offer from Insurance Ireland to open up its data sharing platform to non-members and apply fair criteria to access it aimed at averting a possible hefty fine. Business • 30 Jun 22
Insurers 'concerned' about regulatory environment The chief executive of the insurance industry's representative body has said there are genuine concerns about the sustainability of Ireland's regulatory environment. Business • 16 Jun 22
Insurers 'concerned' about regulatory environment The chief executive of the insurance industry's representative body has said there are genuine concerns about the sustainability of Ireland's regulatory environment. Business • 16 Jun 22
Awards for personal injuries have fallen 50% - Tánaiste Average awards for personal injuries have fallen by 50% since revised guidelines on the calculation of the awards were introduced, the Tanaiste has said. Business • 01 Mar 22
Awards for personal injuries have fallen 50% - Tánaiste Average awards for personal injuries have fallen by 50% since revised guidelines on the calculation of the awards were introduced, the Tanaiste has said. Business • 01 Mar 22
EU claims Insurance Ireland breached competition rules EU competition regulators have told Insurance Ireland that they have formed the preliminary view that it breached competition rules in the motor market, following a two-year long investigation. Business • 18 Jun 21
EU claims Insurance Ireland breached competition rules EU competition regulators have told Insurance Ireland that they have formed the preliminary view that it breached competition rules in the motor market, following a two-year long investigation. Business • 18 Jun 21
Insurance renewal costs expected to drop from next week Insurance reform campaigners have said they expect the cost of motor and liability insurance renewals to drop significantly from Monday. Business • 23 Apr 21
Insurance renewal costs expected to drop from next week Insurance reform campaigners have said they expect the cost of motor and liability insurance renewals to drop significantly from Monday. Business • 23 Apr 21
Car insurance premiums to fall in the 'near future' The chief executive of Insurance Ireland has said she would be "optimistic" that consumers will start to see a reduction in their motor insurance premiums "in the near future". Business • 12 Apr 21
Car insurance premiums to fall in the 'near future' The chief executive of Insurance Ireland has said she would be "optimistic" that consumers will start to see a reduction in their motor insurance premiums "in the near future". Business • 12 Apr 21
Insurance Ireland to continue forbearance measures Insurance Ireland members have said they will continue with their forbearance measures to help customers following the Government's decision to move to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions nationwide. Business • 27 Oct 20
Insurance Ireland to continue forbearance measures Insurance Ireland members have said they will continue with their forbearance measures to help customers following the Government's decision to move to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions nationwide. Business • 27 Oct 20
Allianz latest to detail car insurance rebate Allianz is to give a €30 refund to its private car, van and taxi customers. Business • 29 Apr 20
Allianz latest to detail car insurance rebate Allianz is to give a €30 refund to its private car, van and taxi customers. Business • 29 Apr 20
Murdock appointed CEO of Insurance Ireland Moyagh Murdock has been appointed Chief Executive of Insurance Ireland. Business • 06 Jan 20
Murdock appointed CEO of Insurance Ireland Moyagh Murdock has been appointed Chief Executive of Insurance Ireland. Business • 06 Jan 20
Chief Justice keen to move on personal injury committee Chief Justice Frank Clarke has said he is anxious to move ahead "as quickly as is possible" to form a personal injury committee under the new Judicial Council Act. Ireland • 19 Nov 19
Chief Justice keen to move on personal injury committee Chief Justice Frank Clarke has said he is anxious to move ahead "as quickly as is possible" to form a personal injury committee under the new Judicial Council Act. Ireland • 19 Nov 19
Insurance group in call over reform of injury awards Insurance Ireland has called on Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan to immediately begin the process that will lead to the recalibration of personal injury awards here. Ireland • 30 Sep 19
Insurance group in call over reform of injury awards Insurance Ireland has called on Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan to immediately begin the process that will lead to the recalibration of personal injury awards here. Ireland • 30 Sep 19
EU opens competition probe into Insurance Ireland The European Commission has opened a formal competition investigation into Insurance Ireland to see if it prevented access to its data pool which may have restricted competition in motor insurance. Business • 14 May 19
EU opens competition probe into Insurance Ireland The European Commission has opened a formal competition investigation into Insurance Ireland to see if it prevented access to its data pool which may have restricted competition in motor insurance. Business • 14 May 19
Danish insurer Qudos declared bankrupt by court Danish insurer Qudos, which has more than 51,000 Irish-based customers, has been declared bankrupt by a court in Denmark. Business • 20 Dec 18
Danish insurer Qudos declared bankrupt by court Danish insurer Qudos, which has more than 51,000 Irish-based customers, has been declared bankrupt by a court in Denmark. Business • 20 Dec 18
Storm Ophelia damage costs in €500-800m range Early estimates have put the cost of damage from Storm Ophelia at between €500m and €800m, with the disruption caused by the storm also likely to have cost hundreds of millions of euro. Business • 17 Oct 17
Storm Ophelia damage costs in €500-800m range Early estimates have put the cost of damage from Storm Ophelia at between €500m and €800m, with the disruption caused by the storm also likely to have cost hundreds of millions of euro. Business • 17 Oct 17
Irish-based motor insurers raided by EU Commission The European Commission has carried out unannounced inspections at the offices of a number of Irish-based insurance providers as part of an investigation into alleged price fixing relating to motor insurance premiums. Business • 04 Jul 17
Irish-based motor insurers raided by EU Commission The European Commission has carried out unannounced inspections at the offices of a number of Irish-based insurance providers as part of an investigation into alleged price fixing relating to motor insurance premiums. Business • 04 Jul 17
