Gardaí to get insurance details of 3m vehicles daily The Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) has today started to provide motor insurance details to An Garda Síochána on a daily basis after the … Business • 16 Nov
Motor premium history rule may be misleading customers A requirement for motor insurers to list a customer's previous five years' premiums on their renewal notice, which was introduced in an effort to push … Business • 15 Feb 22
Increase in motor insurance profits in 2020 Profits made by insurance companies on their motor business increased last year, according to the Central Bank. Business • 16 Nov 21
70% of motorists unaware of 'ghost broking' 70% of motor insurance customers in Ireland are unaware of 'ghost broking', the practice of fraudsters appearing as insurance brokers and selling forged or invalid … Business • 02 Mar 21
Central Bank examines impact of 'differential pricing' The Central Bank has published a report which examines cases of "differential pricing" across the world. Business • 16 Nov 20
Motor insurance premium costs up despite lower claims Motor insurance premiums increased by over a third between 2009 and 2019, despite the cost of claims per policy falling by 9% over the same … Business • 03 Nov 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
Liberty and Axa to give motor insurance premium rebates Liberty Insurance has said it will offer motor customers rebates of €5m as a result of the reduction in claims due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Business • 28 Apr 20
Most motor insurers agree to refunds amid virus crisis A number of insurers here have agreed to discount premiums or give refunds to motor customers in recognition of an expected reduction in the volume … Business • 24 Apr 20
Motor premiums rise 42% despite cost of claims falling Average motor insurance premiums here rose 42% here between 2009 and 2018, despite a decrease of 2.5% in the average cost of claims per policy … Business • 16 Dec 19
Campaigners call for further reform of insurance market Campaign groups have described the introduction of new rules to improve transparency on motor insurance pricing as a welcome step. Ireland • 01 Nov 19
New rules on motor insurance pricing come into force New rules to improve transparency on motor insurance pricing are coming into force. Ireland • 01 Nov 19
Research shows price main factor in choosing insurer New research from the Central Bank shows that price was the most important factor for consumers when choosing their motor insurance. Business • 07 Nov 18
Car insurance cost rose in 2015 as claim frequency fell Comprehensive insurance premiums rose by an average of 9% and third party fire & theft premiums saw a 19% increase in 2015, according to latest … Business • 21 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 … Business • 04 Jul 17
Central Bank publishes new research on motor insurance New research from the Central Bank show that 62% of personal motor insurance policies are provided by companies incorporated in Ireland and regulated by the … Business • 20 Apr 17
David Murphy: Car insurance, buyer beware Buying motor insurance can be a tricky business, but now consumers have an added concern ... will their insurance company go bust, leaving them exposed? Business • 11 Feb 17
One in 14 private vehicles on roads uninsured There has been an 85% increase in the number of uninsured drivers on Irish roads compared to this time five years ago. News • 19 Dec 16
Prices fall by 0.1% in November on a yearly basis New CSO figures show that consumer prices fell by 0.1% in November on an annual basis due to cheaper clothing and footwear as well as … Business • 08 Dec 16
City protest over high costs of motor insurance A demonstration was held in Dublin city centre today to protest at the cost of motor insurance for young drivers. News • 02 Jul 16
Motor insurance report shows rising claim costs New figures on motor insurance from the Central Bank show that average premiums declined sharply by 47% and 48% for comprehensive and third party, fire … Business • 23 Oct 15
RSA reviewing reserves it uses to pay claims here One of Ireland's largest insurance companies has said it will have to set aside more money to meet motor insurance claims in a move which … Business • 06 Nov 13