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12 tips on how to get cheaper car insurance in Ireland.

Are you searching for cheap car insurance? You have come to the right place. We have outlined some suggestions below to help you find the best insurance quote and policy that’s right for you. Car insurance excess – The higher the policy excess amount, the better your chance of getting a more competitive quote. Types […]

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Tips for submitting an insurance claim in Ireland

Guidance when dealing with an insurer in the event of a claim. Here are some of the main points to note when submitting an insurance claim in Ireland. Always keep receipts for valuable items and identification numbers as proof of ownership in case items are stolen or damaged by fire. Maintaining evidence of valuable items […]

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Loss Adjuster Ireland

What is a Loss Adjuster? The insurance company appoints a Loss Adjuster to establish the cause of an insurance claim to ensure it complies with the contract’s terms and conditions. Loss adjusters review domestic and commercial property insurance claims. Loss Adjusters are claims specialists who work on behalf of the insurance company. They may also advise […]

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A loss assessor in a meeting. Submitting an insurance claim in Ireland.

Loss Assessor Ireland

What is a Loss Assessor? The general public appoints a Loss Assessor. It is their job to help clients to submit insurance claims. They work on behalf of policyholders when submitting a claim in relation to their business or property. For example, if your home or business was damaged by fire, flood or a storm, […]

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What is Mortgage Protection Insurance?

Financial institutions offering home loans require the applicant to take out a Mortgage Protection Insurance policy, guaranteeing that the outstanding balance on the mortgage will be repaid to the bank in full in the case of the borrower dying before the end of the loan period. On the insured’s death, the insurance provider pays the […]

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Breakdown Cover Ireland

Breakdown Cover is also known as Roadside Assistance. It always seems to happen when you least expect it. Your vehicle won’t start or comes to an abrupt halt, or you might have a problem with a flat tyre. Breakdown Assistance will cover you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If your vehicle breaks […]

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Windscreen Cover Ireland

Windscreen Cover insures the cost of getting your car window repaired or replaced in case of damage, for instance, broken, cracked or chipped glass. Does Windscreen Cover come with all car insurance policies? This benefit generally comes as standard on Fully Comprehensive car insurance policies. If you have a Third Party Fire and Theft car […]

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All Risks Cover

All Risks Cover is an additional benefit you can add to your home insurance policy. This optional extra will offer you a better level of cover for valuables than standard contents insurance. These valuables may include electronic equipment, jewellery, cameras, bicycles, laptops etc. This benefit will cover valuables for theft, loss and accidental damage inside […]

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How to get cheaper home insurance in Ireland

See our top tips below on how to get the cheapest home insurance quote. We will explain what to look out for when buying property insurance and what you can do to reduce your premium. Excess policy on your home insurance Review the excess amount on your policy. The excess is the amount you will […]

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Man and a woman driving a car with fully comprehensive car insurance from Compare Insurance Ireland.

No Claims Bonus Protection

Firstly, a No Claims Bonus (also known as a No Claims Discount) is a discount that an insurance company will offer if you have not claimed in several years. A maximum discount is generally offered if you are 5 to 6 years claims free. This discount could reduce your van or car insurance premium by […]

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