Three quarters more worried about burglaries than twelve months ago

The majority of people living in this country are currently more fearful of an intruder entering their home than they were this time last year, new research published today by AA Home Insurance suggests.  During the AA’s online poll of just over 9,0…

Average insurance payout €15,000 following fire, reports AA

AA Ireland receives a slew of home and motor insurance claims every year in the wake of Halloween and is advising homeowners to take extra precautions with their homes and cars to avoid damage from fire and vandalism. The AA reports that despite accoun…

AA Home Insurance tips on keeping your home safe this Halloween

Keep dangerous substances such as oil, petrol, diesel, spray cans locked away and in a fire proof cabinet if you have one. Avoid leaving flammable materials such as foam furniture, paint and tyres lying around your garden. Don’t leave anything flamma…

Quarter of burglaries occur when occupants asleep upstairs

With a year on year rise of 7% in burglaries[1] and anecdotal insurance claims evidence that an increasing number are premeditated, the AA is reminding homeowners to be extra vigilant if heading away or out socializing over the Easter bank holiday week…

Home Insurance prices up 3% year on year

We’re now paying 3% or €16 more on average for our home insurance than this time last year, the latest benchmark review of combined home insurance premiums (building and contents) by AA Ireland reveals.  The rise coincides with the introduction of…