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In the middle of a housing crisis, why are our town centres so empty? " The Irish Times
1+ week, 2+ day ago (29+ words) In the middle of a housing crisis, I drive through the centre of country towns or villages and see dark and empty first and second floors and wonder why?...
Property owners "lack confidence" to challenge outcome of insurance claims " survey
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (421+ words) Irish property insurance holders find the claims process stressful, and although a large proportion of those who make successful claims are dissatisfied with the outcome, a majority are not confident enough to challenge their insurer's decision, according to new research....
Flood damage: Will my insurance firm cover the costs?
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (735+ words) This question is likely going to be asked by far too many people this weekend following severe rainfall. The good news " at a time when it is hard to find " is that most standard house insurance policies do, as a…...
Insurers in Ireland worried about likely impact of climate change on future claims
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (512+ words) The cost of doing business in Ireland has become a "significant concern" for the insurance industry, with many firms also worried about the likely impact of climate change on future claims, according to a new report from the industry. The…...
Don't skimp on house insurance
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1407+ words) Insurance is all about peace of mind. That's why, even if we might grumble about the cost, most consumers accept the need to pay the annual premiums to ensure their car, their home, their health, travel or even their life…...
Government unveils plan to tackle insurance costs
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (310+ words) A new plan from the Government is aiming to tackle rising insurance premiums, with plans for a transparency code and measures to boost competitiveness. The Action Plan for Insurance Reform contains 26 actions across the Departments of Finance, Justice, and Enterprise,…...
Buying a home after surviving cancer: "No matter how much paperwork I gave, it never sufficed for mortgage protection
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (597+ words) Stephen Breen's diagnosis of head and neck cancer in 2019 came as quite a surprise, but the Dublin man took his treatment very seriously and after six months of chemo, radiation and surgery, he was given the all-clear. He returned to…...
Insurance issues hamper man buying home years after recovery from cancer
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (597+ words) Stephen Breen's diagnosis of head and neck cancer in 2019 came as quite a surprise, but the Dublin man took his treatment very seriously and after six months of chemo, radiation and surgery, he was given the all-clear. He returned to…...
Insurers and businesses call for injury guidelines reform as 17% rise planned
11+ mon, 4+ day ago (546+ words) Insurers, business lobby groups and the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) have called for an overhaul of how personal injury awards guidelines are set, amid concern that a planned 16. 7 per cent hike to payouts will widen the gap with other European…...
How to save money on your home insurance
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (1532+ words) Home insurance companies are having a laugh, but if you don't query your renewal quote, then the joke is on you. Yes, hitting that annual "Renew Now' button emailed out to you is easy, but the price quoted is rarely…...