Lecture 3- The Insurance Market
INSURANCE
Lecture 3- The Insurance Market
THE NON-LIFE INSURANCE MARKET
NON-LIFE INSURANCE
MARKET & BREAKDOWN
NON-LIFE INSURANCE
        MARKET & BREAKDOWN
•   Motor (Private & Commercial)
NON-LIFE INSURANCE
        MARKET & BREAKDOWN
•   Motor (Private & Commercial)

•   Household (Private)
NON-LIFE INSURANCE
        MARKET & BREAKDOWN
•   Motor (Private & Commercial)

•   Household (Private)

•   Commercial Property
NON-LIFE INSURANCE
        MARKET & BREAKDOWN
•   Motor (Private & Commercial)

•   Household (Private)

•   Commercial Property

•   Employers Liability
NON-LIFE INSURANCE
         MARKET & BREAKDOWN
•   Motor (Private & Commercial)

•   Household (Private)

•   Commercial Property

•   Employers Liability

•   Public Liability
NON-LIFE INSURANCE
         MARKET & BREAKDOWN
•   Motor (Private & Commercial)

•   Household (Private)

•   Commercial Property

•   Employers Liability

•   Public Liability

•   Personal Accident
NON-LIFE INSURANCE
         MARKET & BREAKDOWN
•   Motor (Private & Commercial)

•   Household (Private)

•   Commercial Property

•   Employers Liability

•   Public Liability

•   Personal Accident

•   Other
INSURANCE
CLASSIFICATIONS
INSURANCE
                 CLASSIFICATIONS


• First   Party - one insurers one’s own life, house, factory etc
INSURANCE
                 CLASSIFICATIONS


• First   Party - one insurers one’s own life, house, factory etc

• ThirdParty - (Liability Insurance) Insuring against one’s
 potential liability in law to pay damages to another. (some third
 party insurances are compulsory by law).
MOTOR
INSURANCE
MOTOR
INSURANCE
Private & Commercial
MOTOR INSURANCE
MOTOR INSURANCE

• Compulsory  by Law (Road
 Traffic Act 1933).
MOTOR INSURANCE

• Compulsory  by Law (Road
 Traffic Act 1933).

• Asis Motor Tax (Motor
 Vehicles Act 2003)
MOTOR INSURANCE

• Compulsory  by Law (Road
 Traffic Act 1933).

• Asis Motor Tax (Motor
 Vehicles Act 2003)

• Motor  Insurance is by far the
 largest class of Business in
 the Irish non-life market.
MOTOR
INSURANCE
   RATES
MOTOR
  INSURANCE
     RATES
•Motor Insurance Rates are
mainly driven by claims costs
MOTOR
  INSURANCE
     RATES
•Motor Insurance Rates are
mainly driven by claims costs
MOTOR
  INSURANCE
     RATES
•Motor Insurance Rates are
mainly driven by claims costs

•Determined by number of
claims, legal & other costs of
handling claims).
Reasons why you might need to change your
motor insurance cover:
Reasons why you might need to change your
motor insurance cover:

 You got a full drivers licence.
Reasons why you might need to change your
motor insurance cover:

  You got a full drivers licence.
• You want to increase or
  decrease your level of cover.
Reasons why you might need to change your
motor insurance cover:

  You got a full drivers licence.
• You want to increase or
  decrease your level of cover.
• You have built up more
  driving experience and have
  no previous claims for a
  certain length of time.
Reasons why you might need to change your
motor insurance cover:

  You got a full drivers licence.
• You want to increase or
  decrease your level of cover.
• You have built up more
  driving experience and have
  no previous claims for a
  certain length of time.
• You want to add or remove
  a named driver on your
  policy.
Reasons why you might need to change your
motor insurance cover:

  You got a full drivers licence.
• You want to increase or
  decrease your level of cover.
• You have built up more
  driving experience and have
  no previous claims for a
  certain length of time.
• You want to add or remove
  a named driver on your
  policy.
Reasons why you might need to change your
motor insurance cover:

  You got a full drivers licence.
• You want to increase or
  decrease your level of cover.
• You have built up more
  driving experience and have
  no previous claims for a
  certain length of time.
• You want to add or remove
  a named driver on your
  policy.
• You've changed car, job or
  where you live.
• You've changed car, job or
  where you live.
• You've started to use your car
  for work or have stopped
  using it for work
• You've changed car, job or
  where you live.
• You've started to use your car
  for work or have stopped
  using it for work
• You want to pay more of the
  excess on your policy in return
  for a lower premium.
• You've changed car, job or
  where you live.
• You've started to use your car
  for work or have stopped
  using it for work
• You want to pay more of the
  excess on your policy in return
  for a lower premium.
• You want to be the main
  named driver on the policy
• You've changed car, job or
  where you live.
• You've started to use your car
  for work or have stopped
  using it for work
• You want to pay more of the
  excess on your policy in return
  for a lower premium.
• You want to be the main
  named driver on the policy
• You bought a new car or a
  second car.
• You've changed car, job or
  where you live.
• You've started to use your car
  for work or have stopped
  using it for work
• You want to pay more of the
  excess on your policy in return
  for a lower premium.
• You want to be the main
  named driver on the policy
• You bought a new car or a
  second car.
• You modified your car.
• You've changed car, job or
  where you live.
• You've started to use your car
  for work or have stopped
  using it for work
• You want to pay more of the
  excess on your policy in return
  for a lower premium.
• You want to be the main
  named driver on the policy
• You bought a new car or a
  second car.
• You modified your car.
• You've changed car, job or
  where you live.
• You've started to use your car
  for work or have stopped
  using it for work
• You want to pay more of the
  excess on your policy in return
  for a lower premium.
• You want to be the main
  named driver on the policy
• You bought a new car or a
  second car.
• You modified your car.
What cover do you need?
What cover do you need?
• By law, you must have at
  least third-party insurance.
  And you need to make
  sure your insurance is
  renewed annually so that
  you are covered.  
What cover do you need?
• By law, you must have at
  least third-party insurance.
  And you need to make
  sure your insurance is
  renewed annually so that
  you are covered.  

• How much cover do you
  need and how much does
  it cost?
  This will depend what level
  of cover you choose.
What cover do you need?
• By law, you must have at
  least third-party insurance.
  And you need to make
  sure your insurance is
  renewed annually so that
  you are covered.  

• How much cover do you
  need and how much does
  it cost?
  This will depend what level
  of cover you choose.

• How can you save money?
  discounts
What cover do you need?
• By law, you must have at
  least third-party insurance.
  And you need to make
  sure your insurance is
  renewed annually so that
  you are covered.  

• How much cover do you
  need and how much does
  it cost?
  This will depend what level
  of cover you choose.

• How can you save money?
  discounts
What cover do you need?
• By law, you must have at
  least third-party insurance.
  And you need to make
  sure your insurance is
  renewed annually so that
  you are covered.  

• How much cover do you
  need and how much does
  it cost?
  This will depend what level
  of cover you choose.

• How can you save money?
  discounts
Types of motor insurance
Types of motor insurance


 If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party
 insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught,
 you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving.
Types of motor insurance


   If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party
   insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught,
   you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving.
You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including:
Types of motor insurance


   If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party
   insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught,
   you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving.
You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including:
 • Third party cover
Types of motor insurance


   If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party
   insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught,
   you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving.
You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including:
 • Third party cover
 • Third-party, fire and theft cover
Types of motor insurance


   If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party
   insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught,
   you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving.
You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including:
 • Third party cover
 • Third-party, fire and theft cover
 • Comprehensive cover
Types of motor insurance


   If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party
   insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught,
   you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving.
You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including:
 • Third party cover
 • Third-party, fire and theft cover
 • Comprehensive cover
Types of motor insurance


   If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party
   insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught,
   you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving.
You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including:
 • Third party cover
 • Third-party, fire and theft cover
 • Comprehensive cover


You can buy insurance directly from insurance companies over the phone, internet or by mail, and
also from insurance brokers who can deal with insurance companies on your behalf.
Types of motor insurance


   If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party
   insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught,
   you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving.
You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including:
 • Third party cover
 • Third-party, fire and theft cover
 • Comprehensive cover


You can buy insurance directly from insurance companies over the phone, internet or by mail, and
also from insurance brokers who can deal with insurance companies on your behalf.
not cover you for any damage you do to your own car.
Types of motor insurance


   If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party
   insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught,
   you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving.
You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including:
 • Third party cover
 • Third-party, fire and theft cover
 • Comprehensive cover


You can buy insurance directly from insurance companies over the phone, internet or by mail, and
also from insurance brokers who can deal with insurance companies on your behalf.
not cover you for any damage you do to your own car.
Third-party cover
Third-party cover
This is the minimum legal requirement and
pays out for claims that other people make
against you for damage or injury caused by
your driving.  This type of insurance does
Third-party cover
This is the minimum legal requirement and
pays out for claims that other people make
against you for damage or injury caused by
your driving.  This type of insurance does
Third-party, fire and theft cover
Third-party cover
This is the minimum legal requirement and
pays out for claims that other people make
against you for damage or injury caused by
your driving.  This type of insurance does
Third-party, fire and theft cover
In addition to third-party cover, you can claim
for loss or damage to your own car or
motorbike as a result of fire or theft, but not
accidental damage to your vehicle.
Third-party cover
This is the minimum legal requirement and
pays out for claims that other people make
against you for damage or injury caused by
your driving.  This type of insurance does
Third-party, fire and theft cover
In addition to third-party cover, you can claim
for loss or damage to your own car or
motorbike as a result of fire or theft, but not
accidental damage to your vehicle.
• items stolen from a locked boot or glove
  compartment. The amount you can claim
  depends on your policy.
Third-party cover
This is the minimum legal requirement and
pays out for claims that other people make
against you for damage or injury caused by
your driving.  This type of insurance does
Third-party, fire and theft cover
In addition to third-party cover, you can claim
for loss or damage to your own car or
motorbike as a result of fire or theft, but not
accidental damage to your vehicle.
• items stolen from a locked boot or glove
  compartment. The amount you can claim
  depends on your policy.
• recovery service and emergency breakdown
  assistance.
Third-party cover
This is the minimum legal requirement and
pays out for claims that other people make
against you for damage or injury caused by
your driving.  This type of insurance does
Third-party, fire and theft cover
In addition to third-party cover, you can claim
for loss or damage to your own car or
motorbike as a result of fire or theft, but not
accidental damage to your vehicle.
• items stolen from a locked boot or glove
  compartment. The amount you can claim
  depends on your policy.
• recovery service and emergency breakdown
  assistance.
• driving other cars - this provides you with
  third-party cover when driving someone
  else's car.
Third-party cover
This is the minimum legal requirement and
pays out for claims that other people make
against you for damage or injury caused by
your driving.  This type of insurance does
Third-party, fire and theft cover
In addition to third-party cover, you can claim
for loss or damage to your own car or
motorbike as a result of fire or theft, but not
accidental damage to your vehicle.
• items stolen from a locked boot or glove
  compartment. The amount you can claim
  depends on your policy.
• recovery service and emergency breakdown
  assistance.
• driving other cars - this provides you with
  third-party cover when driving someone
  else's car.
• replacement or hire car - the cost of this is
  covered if your own car is off the road as a
  result of an accident.
Third-party cover
This is the minimum legal requirement and
pays out for claims that other people make
against you for damage or injury caused by
your driving.  This type of insurance does
Third-party, fire and theft cover
In addition to third-party cover, you can claim
for loss or damage to your own car or
motorbike as a result of fire or theft, but not
accidental damage to your vehicle.
• items stolen from a locked boot or glove
  compartment. The amount you can claim
  depends on your policy.
• recovery service and emergency breakdown
  assistance.
• driving other cars - this provides you with
  third-party cover when driving someone
  else's car.
• replacement or hire car - the cost of this is
  covered if your own car is off the road as a
  result of an accident.
Check your cover and excess
Third-party cover
This is the minimum legal requirement and
pays out for claims that other people make
against you for damage or injury caused by
your driving.  This type of insurance does
Third-party, fire and theft cover
In addition to third-party cover, you can claim
for loss or damage to your own car or
motorbike as a result of fire or theft, but not
accidental damage to your vehicle.
• items stolen from a locked boot or glove
  compartment. The amount you can claim
  depends on your policy.
• recovery service and emergency breakdown
  assistance.
• driving other cars - this provides you with
  third-party cover when driving someone
  else's car.
• replacement or hire car - the cost of this is
  covered if your own car is off the road as a
  result of an accident.
Check your cover and excess
Comprehensive cover
Comprehensive cover
Comprehensive cover

This gives you cover for third-party injuries and
liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental
damage to your vehicle.
Comprehensive cover

This gives you cover for third-party injuries and
liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental
damage to your vehicle.
This type of cover costs more than the other
two policies but the cover also will usually
include other benefits such as:
Comprehensive cover

This gives you cover for third-party injuries and
liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental
damage to your vehicle.
This type of cover costs more than the other
two policies but the cover also will usually
include other benefits such as:
• windscreen and glass cover.
Comprehensive cover

This gives you cover for third-party injuries and
liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental
damage to your vehicle.
This type of cover costs more than the other
two policies but the cover also will usually
include other benefits such as:
• windscreen and glass cover.
• cover for damaged or stolen personal
  belongings - this usually applies to items stolen
  from a locked boot or glove compartment.
  The amount you can claim depends on your
  policy.
Comprehensive cover

This gives you cover for third-party injuries and
liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental
damage to your vehicle.
This type of cover costs more than the other
two policies but the cover also will usually
include other benefits such as:
• windscreen and glass cover.
• cover for damaged or stolen personal
  belongings - this usually applies to items stolen
  from a locked boot or glove compartment.
  The amount you can claim depends on your
  policy.
 • recovery service and emergency breakdown
    assistance.
Comprehensive cover

This gives you cover for third-party injuries and
liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental
damage to your vehicle.
This type of cover costs more than the other
two policies but the cover also will usually
include other benefits such as:
• windscreen and glass cover.
• cover for damaged or stolen personal
  belongings - this usually applies to items stolen
  from a locked boot or glove compartment.
  The amount you can claim depends on your
  policy.
 • recovery service and emergency breakdown
    assistance.
 • driving other cars - this provides you with
    third-party cover when driving someone
    else's car.
Comprehensive cover

This gives you cover for third-party injuries and
liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental
damage to your vehicle.
This type of cover costs more than the other
two policies but the cover also will usually
include other benefits such as:
• windscreen and glass cover.
• cover for damaged or stolen personal
  belongings - this usually applies to items stolen
  from a locked boot or glove compartment.
  The amount you can claim depends on your
  policy.
 • recovery service and emergency breakdown
    assistance.
 • driving other cars - this provides you with
    third-party cover when driving someone
    else's car.
 • replacement or hire car - the cost of this is
    covered if your own car is off the road as a
    result of an accident.
Comprehensive cover

This gives you cover for third-party injuries and
liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental
damage to your vehicle.
This type of cover costs more than the other
two policies but the cover also will usually
include other benefits such as:
• windscreen and glass cover.
• cover for damaged or stolen personal
  belongings - this usually applies to items stolen
  from a locked boot or glove compartment.
  The amount you can claim depends on your
  policy.
 • recovery service and emergency breakdown
    assistance.
 • driving other cars - this provides you with
    third-party cover when driving someone
    else's car.
 • replacement or hire car - the cost of this is
    covered if your own car is off the road as a
    result of an accident.
Check your cover and excess
Check your cover and excess
You should always check your policy for details
about what it does and does not cover.
Check your cover and excess
You should always check your policy for details
about what it does and does not cover.
Most motor insurance policies include an
'excess' clause under which you must pay the
first portion of any loss or damage to your
own property, usually up to a few hundred
euro.
Check your cover and excess
You should always check your policy for details
about what it does and does not cover.
Most motor insurance policies include an
'excess' clause under which you must pay the
first portion of any loss or damage to your
own property, usually up to a few hundred
euro.
You will not be able to claim for amounts less
than the excess. The higher the level of excess,
the lower your insurance premium should be.
Check your cover and excess
You should always check your policy for details
about what it does and does not cover.
Most motor insurance policies include an
'excess' clause under which you must pay the
first portion of any loss or damage to your
own property, usually up to a few hundred
euro.
You will not be able to claim for amounts less
than the excess. The higher the level of excess,
the lower your insurance premium should be.

Insurance.Lecture3

  • 2.
    Lecture 3- TheInsurance Market
  • 3.
    INSURANCE Lecture 3- TheInsurance Market
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7.
    NON-LIFE INSURANCE MARKET & BREAKDOWN • Motor (Private & Commercial)
  • 8.
    NON-LIFE INSURANCE MARKET & BREAKDOWN • Motor (Private & Commercial) • Household (Private)
  • 9.
    NON-LIFE INSURANCE MARKET & BREAKDOWN • Motor (Private & Commercial) • Household (Private) • Commercial Property
  • 10.
    NON-LIFE INSURANCE MARKET & BREAKDOWN • Motor (Private & Commercial) • Household (Private) • Commercial Property • Employers Liability
  • 11.
    NON-LIFE INSURANCE MARKET & BREAKDOWN • Motor (Private & Commercial) • Household (Private) • Commercial Property • Employers Liability • Public Liability
  • 12.
    NON-LIFE INSURANCE MARKET & BREAKDOWN • Motor (Private & Commercial) • Household (Private) • Commercial Property • Employers Liability • Public Liability • Personal Accident
  • 13.
    NON-LIFE INSURANCE MARKET & BREAKDOWN • Motor (Private & Commercial) • Household (Private) • Commercial Property • Employers Liability • Public Liability • Personal Accident • Other
  • 14.
  • 15.
    INSURANCE CLASSIFICATIONS • First Party - one insurers one’s own life, house, factory etc
  • 16.
    INSURANCE CLASSIFICATIONS • First Party - one insurers one’s own life, house, factory etc • ThirdParty - (Liability Insurance) Insuring against one’s potential liability in law to pay damages to another. (some third party insurances are compulsory by law).
  • 18.
  • 19.
  • 20.
  • 21.
    MOTOR INSURANCE • Compulsory by Law (Road Traffic Act 1933).
  • 22.
    MOTOR INSURANCE • Compulsory by Law (Road Traffic Act 1933). • Asis Motor Tax (Motor Vehicles Act 2003)
  • 23.
    MOTOR INSURANCE • Compulsory by Law (Road Traffic Act 1933). • Asis Motor Tax (Motor Vehicles Act 2003) • Motor Insurance is by far the largest class of Business in the Irish non-life market.
  • 24.
  • 25.
    MOTOR INSURANCE RATES •Motor Insurance Rates are mainly driven by claims costs
  • 26.
    MOTOR INSURANCE RATES •Motor Insurance Rates are mainly driven by claims costs
  • 27.
    MOTOR INSURANCE RATES •Motor Insurance Rates are mainly driven by claims costs •Determined by number of claims, legal & other costs of handling claims).
  • 28.
    Reasons why youmight need to change your motor insurance cover:
  • 29.
    Reasons why youmight need to change your motor insurance cover: You got a full drivers licence.
  • 30.
    Reasons why youmight need to change your motor insurance cover: You got a full drivers licence. • You want to increase or decrease your level of cover.
  • 31.
    Reasons why youmight need to change your motor insurance cover: You got a full drivers licence. • You want to increase or decrease your level of cover. • You have built up more driving experience and have no previous claims for a certain length of time.
  • 32.
    Reasons why youmight need to change your motor insurance cover: You got a full drivers licence. • You want to increase or decrease your level of cover. • You have built up more driving experience and have no previous claims for a certain length of time. • You want to add or remove a named driver on your policy.
  • 33.
    Reasons why youmight need to change your motor insurance cover: You got a full drivers licence. • You want to increase or decrease your level of cover. • You have built up more driving experience and have no previous claims for a certain length of time. • You want to add or remove a named driver on your policy.
  • 34.
    Reasons why youmight need to change your motor insurance cover: You got a full drivers licence. • You want to increase or decrease your level of cover. • You have built up more driving experience and have no previous claims for a certain length of time. • You want to add or remove a named driver on your policy.
  • 37.
    • You've changedcar, job or where you live.
  • 38.
    • You've changedcar, job or where you live. • You've started to use your car for work or have stopped using it for work
  • 39.
    • You've changedcar, job or where you live. • You've started to use your car for work or have stopped using it for work • You want to pay more of the excess on your policy in return for a lower premium.
  • 40.
    • You've changedcar, job or where you live. • You've started to use your car for work or have stopped using it for work • You want to pay more of the excess on your policy in return for a lower premium. • You want to be the main named driver on the policy
  • 41.
    • You've changedcar, job or where you live. • You've started to use your car for work or have stopped using it for work • You want to pay more of the excess on your policy in return for a lower premium. • You want to be the main named driver on the policy • You bought a new car or a second car.
  • 42.
    • You've changedcar, job or where you live. • You've started to use your car for work or have stopped using it for work • You want to pay more of the excess on your policy in return for a lower premium. • You want to be the main named driver on the policy • You bought a new car or a second car. • You modified your car.
  • 43.
    • You've changedcar, job or where you live. • You've started to use your car for work or have stopped using it for work • You want to pay more of the excess on your policy in return for a lower premium. • You want to be the main named driver on the policy • You bought a new car or a second car. • You modified your car.
  • 44.
    • You've changedcar, job or where you live. • You've started to use your car for work or have stopped using it for work • You want to pay more of the excess on your policy in return for a lower premium. • You want to be the main named driver on the policy • You bought a new car or a second car. • You modified your car.
  • 45.
    What cover doyou need?
  • 46.
    What cover doyou need? • By law, you must have at least third-party insurance. And you need to make sure your insurance is renewed annually so that you are covered.  
  • 47.
    What cover doyou need? • By law, you must have at least third-party insurance. And you need to make sure your insurance is renewed annually so that you are covered.   • How much cover do you need and how much does it cost? This will depend what level of cover you choose.
  • 48.
    What cover doyou need? • By law, you must have at least third-party insurance. And you need to make sure your insurance is renewed annually so that you are covered.   • How much cover do you need and how much does it cost? This will depend what level of cover you choose. • How can you save money? discounts
  • 49.
    What cover doyou need? • By law, you must have at least third-party insurance. And you need to make sure your insurance is renewed annually so that you are covered.   • How much cover do you need and how much does it cost? This will depend what level of cover you choose. • How can you save money? discounts
  • 50.
    What cover doyou need? • By law, you must have at least third-party insurance. And you need to make sure your insurance is renewed annually so that you are covered.   • How much cover do you need and how much does it cost? This will depend what level of cover you choose. • How can you save money? discounts
  • 51.
    Types of motorinsurance
  • 52.
    Types of motorinsurance If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught, you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving.
  • 53.
    Types of motorinsurance If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught, you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving. You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including:
  • 54.
    Types of motorinsurance If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught, you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving. You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including: • Third party cover
  • 55.
    Types of motorinsurance If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught, you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving. You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including: • Third party cover • Third-party, fire and theft cover
  • 56.
    Types of motorinsurance If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught, you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving. You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including: • Third party cover • Third-party, fire and theft cover • Comprehensive cover
  • 57.
    Types of motorinsurance If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught, you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving. You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including: • Third party cover • Third-party, fire and theft cover • Comprehensive cover
  • 58.
    Types of motorinsurance If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught, you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving. You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including: • Third party cover • Third-party, fire and theft cover • Comprehensive cover You can buy insurance directly from insurance companies over the phone, internet or by mail, and also from insurance brokers who can deal with insurance companies on your behalf.
  • 59.
    Types of motorinsurance If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught, you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving. You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including: • Third party cover • Third-party, fire and theft cover • Comprehensive cover You can buy insurance directly from insurance companies over the phone, internet or by mail, and also from insurance brokers who can deal with insurance companies on your behalf. not cover you for any damage you do to your own car.
  • 60.
    Types of motorinsurance If you own a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance - at least third-party insurance. It is a very serious offence if you do not have motor insurance while driving. If caught, you may have to pay fines, get penalty points and may be disqualified from driving. You can choose from three levels of motor insurance including: • Third party cover • Third-party, fire and theft cover • Comprehensive cover You can buy insurance directly from insurance companies over the phone, internet or by mail, and also from insurance brokers who can deal with insurance companies on your behalf. not cover you for any damage you do to your own car.
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  • 63.
    Third-party cover This isthe minimum legal requirement and pays out for claims that other people make against you for damage or injury caused by your driving.  This type of insurance does
  • 64.
    Third-party cover This isthe minimum legal requirement and pays out for claims that other people make against you for damage or injury caused by your driving.  This type of insurance does Third-party, fire and theft cover
  • 65.
    Third-party cover This isthe minimum legal requirement and pays out for claims that other people make against you for damage or injury caused by your driving.  This type of insurance does Third-party, fire and theft cover In addition to third-party cover, you can claim for loss or damage to your own car or motorbike as a result of fire or theft, but not accidental damage to your vehicle.
  • 66.
    Third-party cover This isthe minimum legal requirement and pays out for claims that other people make against you for damage or injury caused by your driving.  This type of insurance does Third-party, fire and theft cover In addition to third-party cover, you can claim for loss or damage to your own car or motorbike as a result of fire or theft, but not accidental damage to your vehicle. • items stolen from a locked boot or glove compartment. The amount you can claim depends on your policy.
  • 67.
    Third-party cover This isthe minimum legal requirement and pays out for claims that other people make against you for damage or injury caused by your driving.  This type of insurance does Third-party, fire and theft cover In addition to third-party cover, you can claim for loss or damage to your own car or motorbike as a result of fire or theft, but not accidental damage to your vehicle. • items stolen from a locked boot or glove compartment. The amount you can claim depends on your policy. • recovery service and emergency breakdown assistance.
  • 68.
    Third-party cover This isthe minimum legal requirement and pays out for claims that other people make against you for damage or injury caused by your driving.  This type of insurance does Third-party, fire and theft cover In addition to third-party cover, you can claim for loss or damage to your own car or motorbike as a result of fire or theft, but not accidental damage to your vehicle. • items stolen from a locked boot or glove compartment. The amount you can claim depends on your policy. • recovery service and emergency breakdown assistance. • driving other cars - this provides you with third-party cover when driving someone else's car.
  • 69.
    Third-party cover This isthe minimum legal requirement and pays out for claims that other people make against you for damage or injury caused by your driving.  This type of insurance does Third-party, fire and theft cover In addition to third-party cover, you can claim for loss or damage to your own car or motorbike as a result of fire or theft, but not accidental damage to your vehicle. • items stolen from a locked boot or glove compartment. The amount you can claim depends on your policy. • recovery service and emergency breakdown assistance. • driving other cars - this provides you with third-party cover when driving someone else's car. • replacement or hire car - the cost of this is covered if your own car is off the road as a result of an accident.
  • 70.
    Third-party cover This isthe minimum legal requirement and pays out for claims that other people make against you for damage or injury caused by your driving.  This type of insurance does Third-party, fire and theft cover In addition to third-party cover, you can claim for loss or damage to your own car or motorbike as a result of fire or theft, but not accidental damage to your vehicle. • items stolen from a locked boot or glove compartment. The amount you can claim depends on your policy. • recovery service and emergency breakdown assistance. • driving other cars - this provides you with third-party cover when driving someone else's car. • replacement or hire car - the cost of this is covered if your own car is off the road as a result of an accident. Check your cover and excess
  • 71.
    Third-party cover This isthe minimum legal requirement and pays out for claims that other people make against you for damage or injury caused by your driving.  This type of insurance does Third-party, fire and theft cover In addition to third-party cover, you can claim for loss or damage to your own car or motorbike as a result of fire or theft, but not accidental damage to your vehicle. • items stolen from a locked boot or glove compartment. The amount you can claim depends on your policy. • recovery service and emergency breakdown assistance. • driving other cars - this provides you with third-party cover when driving someone else's car. • replacement or hire car - the cost of this is covered if your own car is off the road as a result of an accident. Check your cover and excess
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    Comprehensive cover This givesyou cover for third-party injuries and liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental damage to your vehicle.
  • 76.
    Comprehensive cover This givesyou cover for third-party injuries and liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental damage to your vehicle. This type of cover costs more than the other two policies but the cover also will usually include other benefits such as:
  • 77.
    Comprehensive cover This givesyou cover for third-party injuries and liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental damage to your vehicle. This type of cover costs more than the other two policies but the cover also will usually include other benefits such as: • windscreen and glass cover.
  • 78.
    Comprehensive cover This givesyou cover for third-party injuries and liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental damage to your vehicle. This type of cover costs more than the other two policies but the cover also will usually include other benefits such as: • windscreen and glass cover. • cover for damaged or stolen personal belongings - this usually applies to items stolen from a locked boot or glove compartment. The amount you can claim depends on your policy.
  • 79.
    Comprehensive cover This givesyou cover for third-party injuries and liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental damage to your vehicle. This type of cover costs more than the other two policies but the cover also will usually include other benefits such as: • windscreen and glass cover. • cover for damaged or stolen personal belongings - this usually applies to items stolen from a locked boot or glove compartment. The amount you can claim depends on your policy. • recovery service and emergency breakdown assistance.
  • 80.
    Comprehensive cover This givesyou cover for third-party injuries and liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental damage to your vehicle. This type of cover costs more than the other two policies but the cover also will usually include other benefits such as: • windscreen and glass cover. • cover for damaged or stolen personal belongings - this usually applies to items stolen from a locked boot or glove compartment. The amount you can claim depends on your policy. • recovery service and emergency breakdown assistance. • driving other cars - this provides you with third-party cover when driving someone else's car.
  • 81.
    Comprehensive cover This givesyou cover for third-party injuries and liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental damage to your vehicle. This type of cover costs more than the other two policies but the cover also will usually include other benefits such as: • windscreen and glass cover. • cover for damaged or stolen personal belongings - this usually applies to items stolen from a locked boot or glove compartment. The amount you can claim depends on your policy. • recovery service and emergency breakdown assistance. • driving other cars - this provides you with third-party cover when driving someone else's car. • replacement or hire car - the cost of this is covered if your own car is off the road as a result of an accident.
  • 82.
    Comprehensive cover This givesyou cover for third-party injuries and liabilities, as well as fire, theft and accidental damage to your vehicle. This type of cover costs more than the other two policies but the cover also will usually include other benefits such as: • windscreen and glass cover. • cover for damaged or stolen personal belongings - this usually applies to items stolen from a locked boot or glove compartment. The amount you can claim depends on your policy. • recovery service and emergency breakdown assistance. • driving other cars - this provides you with third-party cover when driving someone else's car. • replacement or hire car - the cost of this is covered if your own car is off the road as a result of an accident.
  • 84.
    Check your coverand excess
  • 85.
    Check your coverand excess You should always check your policy for details about what it does and does not cover.
  • 86.
    Check your coverand excess You should always check your policy for details about what it does and does not cover. Most motor insurance policies include an 'excess' clause under which you must pay the first portion of any loss or damage to your own property, usually up to a few hundred euro.
  • 87.
    Check your coverand excess You should always check your policy for details about what it does and does not cover. Most motor insurance policies include an 'excess' clause under which you must pay the first portion of any loss or damage to your own property, usually up to a few hundred euro. You will not be able to claim for amounts less than the excess. The higher the level of excess, the lower your insurance premium should be.
  • 88.
    Check your coverand excess You should always check your policy for details about what it does and does not cover. Most motor insurance policies include an 'excess' clause under which you must pay the first portion of any loss or damage to your own property, usually up to a few hundred euro. You will not be able to claim for amounts less than the excess. The higher the level of excess, the lower your insurance premium should be.