7+ hour, 6+ min ago  (121+ words) Try from "0. 25 / day Consumers are being advised to look beyond headline premium costs when reviewing their policies. File picture Irish consumers are being warned to review their health insurance policies immediately, as a combination of premium increases and significant benefit…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (395+ words) Try from "0. 25 / day VHI increased its prices by an average of 3% in March and October last year with a further increase of 3% announced for March this year. File picture Health insurance firm VHI saw its annual surplus in 2025 nearly double…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (144+ words) Of the money returned to consumers, just under "4. 6m of that was through mediated settlements by the FSPO's dispute resolution service Close to "6. 2m was returned to consumers by the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) after it closed more than 6, 200 complaints…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (108+ words) Patricia Byron, chairperson of the Health Insurance Authority (HIA), with chief executive Brian Lee, officially launched the new HIA Comparison Tool. HIA research shows 82% of consumers don't shop around for their health insurance despite rising prices. Picture: Maxwells One in…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (458+ words) The health insurance market is largely dominated by three companies in Ireland with VHI Healthcare having the largest share of customers at 48. 3%. Laya Healthcare has the next highest share at 27. 9%, while Irish life has 20. 2%. File picture The cost of the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (196+ words) Motorists will be given reasons for higher premiums, and guidance on how to lower their costs, under a new transparency code launched on Monday. The code was developed by a working group comprising of insurers and intermediaries, with the support…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (150+ words) Irish Examiner Try from "1. 50 / week Navigating health insurance renewals Caitr'ona Redmond: 'My best advice before purchasing or renewing health insurance is to write down a list of your healthcare needs. A couple in their 60s is unlikely to require maternity or…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (88+ words) The hike will see Vhi's Advanced Care Day to Day plan for two adults and two children rise by more than "35 to "6, 946. 57. Farrell/Rolling News. ie Health insurer Vhi has announced another price hike to its health insurance plans, marking…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (760+ words) Investigations into slip, trip, and fall claims found that many could have been prevented in the first place. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile The ongoing absence of "basic risk management and controls" at GAA club grounds has cost the association "15m in…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (575+ words) The Health Insurance Authority said the growth in the number of people having health insurance is dropping and the regulator believes that cost is a key factor with price increases throughout 2024. File picture Households were hit by a huge surge…...