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Happy Christmas!

Hi everyone,

Happy Christmas and a happy new year from all the staff here at Paddy Compare.

Try Paddy Compare in 2013 and find yourself some cheap Irish insurance!

Thanks,

Jonny

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Car Insurance Insurance

Good news for motorists as petrol prices drop

Inflation saw a 0.4% drop in November according to the Central Statistics office. The rate, which now stands at 0.8%, was strongly influenced by falling petrol prices at the pumps.

Motorists will probably have noticed recent falls in fuel bills as a result of lower global oil prices, and no doubt this will have come as a pleasant surprise in the run up to Christmas.

Consumers should notice a slight increase in other bills though, as energy prices saw a small rise, and housing costs rose 3%, mainly due to increased mortgage repayments.

Merrion economist Alan McQuaid reports that continued weak consumer demand will put downward pressure on prices in the months ahead. This is in line with similar reports from earlier in the year, such as that from Quintas who said that “While the cost of doing business in Ireland has reduced, we still need to work on our competitiveness. With much emphasis on wage reductions, other costs which could be focused on are high rents, insurance or childcare costs.”

For some more reading about how Irish inflation compares to the Eurozone as a while, head over to The Irish Economy blog.

Regardless of these changing times, consumers can always be assured of the best prices on many insurance products with Paddy Compare. Visit our car insurance, home insurance or insurance pages for more.

Stephen

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Home Insurance Insurance

Home insurance for you, not just for Christmas!

With extremes in weather set to hit Ireland over the next few weeks, winter has truly arrived. Cork City Council warned home and business owners of possible flooding in the next couple of days. Forecast by Met Éireann expects approximately 25mm of rainfall in the Cork area tomorrow alone.

On a brighter note, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show that house prices have risen 0.9% across the country. House prices in Dublin increased by 3.1% which is almost the largest rise in six years as reported by Irish estate agent DNG. After four consecutive years of a double digit decline in house prices, this slight increase is giving some comfort and assurance that prices have now stabilised.

So whether you’re worried about the price of your home or the cost of flooding, it is important to find the right home insurance policy. As Christmas approaches the last thing you want to worry about is insurance. At Paddy Compare you can instantly compare Irish home insurance prices from across the whole market. So protect your home, enjoy your Christmas and get a home insurance quote today!

Jonny

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Car Insurance Insurance

Increased car premiums for women drivers

Friday 21st December will see a new EU ruling which will outlaw gender discrimination by Insurance providers, and will end the traditional lower renewals that women drivers have previously benefited from.

Most insurers are refusing to reveal their new rates until this date, however some have gone early. A study by AonInsure and Irish Independent has revealed price hikes of up to €60 for females, with a similar drop for males. Further increases are expected in the new year, as firms come to grips with the new system, and prices start to balance out to reflect the new legislation.

Now that insurers are unable to use gender to determine risk, they will use other details such as no claims bonus, address, age, type of car and occupation to determine prices.

Regardless of your gender, driving history or personal circumstances, Paddy Compare can find specialist brokers that will provide competitive quotes for your car insurance. Alternatively, you can visit our insurance page to view some of the other products on offer.

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Health Insurance Insurance

Health Insurance Premiums spiral out of control!

More and more people have stopped their health insurance cover since the recession began back in 2008. Research suggests that less than 50% of the population now hold effective health insurance cover for their family.

Health insurance premiums are continually on the rise. With an ever increasing number of health insurers such as VHI, Laya, GloHealth and Aviva, all announcing monthly increase in prices; things are only going to get worse. With the average premium set to rise by as much as €400 in 2013, families are going to be even more out of pocket.

In addition with the 2013 budget due on 5th December, Mr James Reilly (Health Minister) could be set to increase the cost of a private bed in a public hospital. This results in a corresponding increase in health insurance and a further squeeze on the family budget.

It was announced last week that the top health insurers have released new schemes to encourage the use of health insurance benefits in the workplace. It is still unknown if these policies will be made available to the public and could cut prices by up to €150. The only hope we have now is that the new health insurance levy/ risk equalisation scheme due in early 2013 will neutralise health insurance costs and reduce the prices for all involved.

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Jonny