Car Insurance premiums are up yet claims are down
The key to reducing insurance premiums is reform of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board writes Geraldine Herbert There was a 35% drop in car-related claims in 2020 equating to a saving of around €287 million to the car insurance industry. Two national lockdowns since the beginning of March resulted in fewer people on the roads and a lower probability of accidents occurring. The insurance industry has long maintained that high...
How to reduce your car insurance
Car insurance premiums are on the rise but it’s still possible to get a good deal if you follow these tips writes Geraldine Herbert If you’re concerned about rising car insurance premiums, you’re not alone. According to the CSO premiums have fallen by 6% in the past 12 months however a report by the Central bank published at the end of last year revealed that the average motor insurance premium increased by 42% between...
#Covid19 Car insurance FAQ
A few questions regarding Motor insurance during the coronavirus crisis writes Geraldine Herbert Should I cancel my car insurance since I’m not driving? Cancelling your insurance is not a good idea and may impact on your insurance costs in the future. If you have a car parked anywhere in public, you need insurance. If on the other hand, you have a garage or somewhere safe to store the car you could declare it off the road and...
Easing the new commute with CovidCarCover
Returning Dr. Sarah Gets on the Road with Renault and Axa Having returned from Melbourne via Malaysia on the 24th March, paediatric doctor Sarah Kyne is happy to be back home and working on the frontline supporting the HSE during the COVID-19 pandemic. 27-year old Sarah from Newbridge in Co. Kildare is now able to commute easily from her home to her new job in a Dublin Hospital having applied for the CovidCarCover initiative with...
What to do if you get involved in an accident
There’s no denying it, car accidents are frightening and when they happen, they can often leave you feeling flustered and unable to think straight. While nobody wants to think about it, knowing what to do in the event of a car accident can help you cope better. FBD have created a handy checklist of general tips to help you to get through the experience. First of all….. Stop the car as soon as possible – it is a criminal offence not to...
