Two-thirds of suspicious claims dropped once Gardaí get involved

Two-thirds of insurance claims ended up being withdrawn once the claimant discovered that the gardaí were investigating, new figures have revealed.

Insurance Ireland's fraud group alerted gardaí to a number of cases that they believed to be potentially fraudulent and after officers called to the home of each claimant, most of the claims were dropped.

Insurance Minister Michael D'Arcy says this is the correct way to tackle fraud.

"Two-thirds of the claims that they have ch...

Minister: Exaggerations are a bigger problem than fraudulent claims

Minister of State Michael D’Arcy has told an Oireachtas committee that the exaggeration of insurance claims by motorists is a much bigger problem than fraud.

The insurance industry had major problems with exaggerated claims, fraud, and excessive pay-outs, Mr D’Arcy told the Oireachtas finance committee last Thursday.

Mr D’Arcy added that the average cost of motor premiums had fallen by more than 20%. The Oireachtas committee was discussing the issue of premium costs ...

A new Central Bank survey has found that a whopping 42% of Irish consumers switched to a new provider at their last renewal date.

The findings also revealed that price is the most important factor for 80% of Irish insurance consumers, which perhaps explains why such a large amount of people are shopping around and opting to go with a different provider.

Trawling the internet for quotes can be a long and drawn out process but at GMHD.ie, we do all the hard work for you. Simply get a Quick Quote online in 60 seconds and we’ll compare prices from over 20 d...

It’s getting cold out there but that doesn’t mean you have to pack in the exercise. Going for a run can be great for your body and mind and although it might be a bit easier when the weather is more pleasant, you can still go for a jog when it’s a bit more chilly.

1. Wear the right clothing.

Shorts and a vest might not be a good call at this time of year. Layer up and cover those extremities. Be careful not to overcompensate, though; your body will heat up as you run so take that into account. The ground may be slick or icy so it’s important to also wea...

It’s still a few weeks to Halloween but this is one ghost story you’ll want to hear right now.

Irish drivers have been warned by industry experts that their insurance will be cancelled if they buy policies for cash from “ghost brokers”. It turns out people have been taking out motor insurance policies based on falsified documents before selling them on to motorists looking for cheaper insurance.

Four people have been arrested and more than 600 policies will now be cancelled following an investigation into ghost brokers operating in Dublin.

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There’s still no sign of the flying cars predicted by 80s movies but the motor industry is bringing out futuristic tech at an incredible rate. Here are some of the more interesting innovations expected to be rolled out in the coming years.

1. Cars that talk to each other

Just like that car movie about cars, Cars, cars of the future may be able to communicate with one another. But instead of heading off on madcap adventures together, cars with V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) communication will be able to share information about their location and trajectory, he...

Driving up hills can be a bit of a (wait for it) uphill struggle. Here’s some friendly advice to help you get to the top.

1. Speed up

Don’t go mad and break any laws but if you’re driving below the limit and have space in front, try to gather speed and momentum as you approach the hill. 4th or 5th gear is ideal if possible. This will help your ascent.

2. Change gears (down)

Your vehicle needs to supply more power to the wheels in order to counteract the force of gravity. If your engine is making unusual noises, you're probably in too high of a g...

The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) believes the strategy they introduced for fighting fraud is impacting on the market, after recording an 8 percent decrease in claims involving uninsured or untraced vehicles during the first 7 months of 2018. Over the January to July period this year, the MIBI received a total of 1,572 claims, a drop of 144 in total when compared to the same period in 2017.

In Kerry there were 8 fewer claims than there were last year.

The MIBI is a non-profit organisation established to provide compensation to victims of acci...

The bad news is that the summer is over. The good news is that you get to go back to school! Okay, college isn’t exactly without its trials and tribulations but if you follow these tips you’ll see the year out with flying colours.

1. Do your research

If you’re a first year, do some digging online to find out as much as you can about the college and the city. Ask current or former students for advice, both educational and social. Try to remove as much uncertainty as possible. The more you know, the less daunting your first few weeks will seem.

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