Insurance reform ‘needed to stop legal bills driving up cost of compensation claims’, industry says
Nation must wean itself off litigation and bring awards in line with Europe, says insurance lobby group
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Insurers told they must handle Storm Éowyn claims surge quickly and fairly
Dáil is expected to hear statements on the State’s response to the storm this week if a row over speaking time can be resolved
Road safety: Law change aimed at closing net on disqualified drivers delayed
‘Game-changer’ amendment would give gardaí ability to identify banned drivers who fail to surrender licences
Workers averse to taking risk in growing pension funds - survey
Only one in three Irish people are happy that their retirement income will prove sufficient
Guidelines slashing awards for minor injuries hurt low income workers, solicitor claims
The value of claims do not allow for proper compensation of many claimants
Have new guidelines derailed the personal injury awards gravy train?
One year on from reforms, insurers are waiting to see how claims play out in court
Public liability insurance premiums keep rising despite drop in value of awards
Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) report found awards have fallen by an average of 40 per cent
Mixed reaction to Central Bank insurance proposal
Regulator indicates intention to propose ban on specific industry practice – price walking
Irish insurers still losing money despite huge premium hikes
Employers’ liability area consistently loss-making since 2014, new report shows
Covid-related business interruption insurance claims could reach €430m
Insurance Ireland says €62m in claims have been paid out to customers to date
Insurance firms may cut motor premiums this year
Changes on claims aimed at cutting insurance costs to come into force later this month
If you’re having problems working from home, your employer needs to know
Workers should not allow themselves to suffer in silence, employee wellness expert says
Will Judicial Council deliver a game-changer for insurance awards and costs?
Businesses hope guidelines will help reform State’s ‘generous’ compensation system
Insurers must honour pledge to cut costs if awards fall says lobby group CEO
Judicial Council meets to consider recalibration of the level of damages courts can award
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