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Airlines are preparing for nuclear war amid international conflicts

Airlines are preparing for nuclear war amid international conflicts

100 companies wish to remain in operation should an attack break out As the spectre of nuclear war looms large, airline companies are hard at work to ensure they can continue operating should detonations occur. Conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, and India and Pakistan (over the Kashmir region) could soon reach a devastating crescendo for […]

11 months ago

The cost of motor insurance may fall in Ireland following new agreement by insurance companies

The cost of motor insurance may fall in Ireland following new agreement by insurance companies

This could be good news for consumers. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has announced it has secured legally binding commitments from six parties that were under investigation in the private motor insurance sector. Drivers could benefit from lower motor insurance costs on the back of the investigation by the CCPC. Motor insurers AIG, […]

4 years ago

All Liberty Insurance staff in Ireland will work primarily from home for the future

All Liberty Insurance staff in Ireland will work primarily from home for the future

93% of the insurance company’s employees said they did not want to return to the office. All Liberty Insurance staff based in Ireland will work primarily from home for the future, the company has announced. The decision has been made as part of the insurance provider’s efforts to transform into a fully digital organisation. Employing […]

5 years ago

Motorists warned of ‘ghost broking’, as 70% of drivers are unaware of the practice

Motorists warned of ‘ghost broking’, as 70% of drivers are unaware of the practice

Don’t get caught out. A number of drivers (39%) across Ireland say they have been approached by fraudulent ‘ghost brokers’, new research shows. Ghost broking is a practice of fraudsters appearing as insurance brokers and selling forged or invalid insurance policies to unsuspecting consumers. According to new research by Liberty Insurance, one in three motorists (32%) have […]

5 years ago

Motor insurance premiums rise in Ireland despite fall in claims

Motor insurance premiums rise in Ireland despite fall in claims

Premiums have risen since 2009 despite the cost per policy of all claims decreasing in the same period. Insurers operating in Ireland have seen profits rise by 9% to €142 million on their motor insurance lines last year. The figures were included in the latest report on the motor insurance industry published by the Central […]

5 years ago

Over 50,000 drivers could pay €600 more for insurance due to driving test delays

Over 50,000 drivers could pay €600 more for insurance due to driving test delays

“Today’s applicants could be waiting a year or more for a full licence unless an innovative solution is found”. Over 50,000 drivers across the country could pay €600 more for insurance due to driving test delays caused by Covid-19. It is possible that due to delays to driving tests around the country, thousands of provisional […]

5 years ago

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