Did you know that there was an increase of 16% in the last 12 Months for Car insurance? That's quite a jump and drivers are being warned that premium rates will keep rising in 2015. This increase has taken place as a result of insurance companies competing in a price war which left them making [...]
If car owners in Ireland would just take the time to look, they may save a lot of money from car insurance premiums. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), car owners may save up to €1250 off their annual car insurance premiums simply by shopping for the right provider. This is not conclusive, though, as possible savings still depend on the type of coverage and other insurance details. Findings from the CCPC showed that quotes for comprehensive coverage may have a difference of €1,249 between companies, while third party fire and theft coverage may differ by up to €975 between providers. […]
The National Consumer Agency (NCA) has stressed time and again that consumers can save a lot on their home insurance by merely shopping around, rather than sticking with one adjuster. A survey conducted by the foremost consumer welfare organization in Ireland proves it—a differential of €421 on the price of insuring a three-bedroom bungalow in a locale like Midleton, Co Cork, between the cheapest quote at €279 and the priciest one at €700. […]
