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10 Tips to protect your home from Burglars this Winter

2019-05-08T15:12:21+00:00

Over the last number of years the insurance claim assessors at Claims Assist Ireland are noticing a steady increase in burglaries and theft across the country, both in cities and rural and farm areas. This week alone our claims assessors are in Dublin, Kildare, Limerick and Sligo processing burglary and malicious damage claims and with the evenings getting shorter there is undoubtedly going to be a rise in theft insurance claims. This is why households across Ireland are being warned to beware of a big spike in home burglaries as the clocks go back. It is a well known fact that home and [...]

10 Tips to protect your home from Burglars this Winter2019-05-08T15:12:21+00:00

Differences between Loss Assessors and Loss Adjusters?

2022-02-03T11:46:23+00:00

Here we clearly explain to you the difference between loss assessors and loss adjusters. We will outline the roles they both play in the event of a property damage insurance claim on your home or business. What is an Insurance Assessor In Ireland Public Loss Assessors are required to be registered by the Central Bank of Ireland. As part of the registration process, loss assessors must be able to prove their technical competence. This is usually demonstrated by a loss adjusting qualification obtained by a series of examinations from the Insurance Institute of Ireland. In addition, most Public Loss Assessors will hold [...]

Differences between Loss Assessors and Loss Adjusters?2022-02-03T11:46:23+00:00

Irish policyholders pay for Chinese explosions

2019-05-08T15:28:05+00:00

It is a well known fact that when insurance companies have financial problems with share prices plunging and profits falling, they transfer the pain and suffering directly to their customers and policyholders in the form of insurance premium increases and more stringent and difficult claims settlement policies and conditions. The latest headlines in the Irish Independent confirm that RSA shares plunge again as Zurich abandons takeover bid, after forecasting a third quarter loss of €129 million largely due to the devastating explosions in the Chinese port of Tianjin. The ripple effect of RSA’s discovery of €274 million hole in the accounts [...]

Irish policyholders pay for Chinese explosions2019-05-08T15:28:05+00:00

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

2019-05-09T11:14:11+00:00

It’s Carbon Monoxide Safety Week. Carbon Monoxide is highly dangerous. You can’t see it or smell it. In fact it is often called “the silent killer”. You can protect your home from the dangers of this deadly gas by taking preventive measures and by learning to recognise the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and watching out for Carbon Monoxide Signs. Give the website www.carbonmonoxide.ie 10 minutes today for good advice about keeping your home safe from carbon monoxide gas. Remember, you can’t see carbon monoxide, so make sure you see the advice. Where does Carbon Monoxide come from? Carbon monoxide can be released [...]

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week2019-05-09T11:14:11+00:00

Galway put on Flood Alert!

2019-05-09T11:14:46+00:00

Yes it’s that time of year again where we are warned about the on coming floods and storms and told to batten down the hatches. So just to break us in gently, the residents of Galway City have been issued with a Flood Alert Warning and were told to brace themselves for the highest tides to hit the shore in 18 years this week. The water is set to rise 18 feet (5.77 metres) which is 4 inches (12 cms) higher than the quay wall at the Spanish Arch. However to try and counteract this problem Aquadam have a unique but yet very [...]

Galway put on Flood Alert!2019-05-09T11:14:46+00:00

Chimney Fire Damage Insurance claims

2022-05-19T18:43:23+00:00

What to do after a chimney fire.. If you have suffered a recent CHIMNEY FIRE, the first thing you need to do is contact a registered Loss Assessor like Claims Assist. We are experts in chimney fire damage insurance claims We will arrange a chimney cctv inspection of your flue liners. By carrying out this cctv survey of your chimney we can determine if your flue liner is cracked or damaged. If chimney fire damage is visible we can report your claim to your insurance company. As insurance claim specialists we will ensure that all the resultant damage is covered under [...]

Chimney Fire Damage Insurance claims2022-05-19T18:43:23+00:00

Rural Ireland under siege as thieves exploit lack of gardaí

2019-05-09T11:15:36+00:00

In the last 12 months alone we at Claims Assist have seen a steady increase in the amount of calls we have received for burglary, theft and malicious damage claims throughout the country. If home and property owners do not comply with all their policy conditions their claim will be rejected. Call us on 1890 929 555 for free advice.

Rural Ireland under siege as thieves exploit lack of gardaí2019-05-09T11:15:36+00:00

Storm Damage warning for Ireland!

2019-05-09T11:16:58+00:00

If your home or business has suffered from storm damage and you need emergency roof repairs done, contact our office immediately to report your insurance claim. Lo Call 1890 929 555.   We will ensure you get your maximum payout entitlement under the terms of your policy. Lo Call 1890 929 555. After a long wet summer the article below in the Sunday Independent forecasting a “Hard cold winter” and possibly “One of the coldest winters on record” may not bring welcome news, but there is a well known and wise proverb that says “Forewarned is forearmed”. By acting in a [...]

Storm Damage warning for Ireland!2019-05-09T11:16:58+00:00

Is your insurance cover worthless? – PRICE Vs COVER

2019-05-09T11:17:44+00:00

In hard times when many Irish homeowners are stuck for cash and mortgage providers are hounding them, and also seeking evidence of their home insurance in place, some seek out the very cheapest home insurance option without assessing the content. Unfortunately it transpires with perfect hindsight that clearly many of these policies are not fit for purpose. They may have an excessively narrow range of cover with an excessively broad range of exclusions. The temptation for homeowners when comparing insurance quotes is to choose the cheapest policy, but this can mean buying an unsuitable policy, experts say. Brian Brown, principal [...]

Is your insurance cover worthless? – PRICE Vs COVER2019-05-09T11:17:44+00:00

Insurance Contracts “unfair” to Consumers – Law Body

2019-05-09T11:18:08+00:00

Having professional advice & assistance from a registered loss assessor such as Claims Assist when making an insurance claim is practical and advisable but there is a case for also getting assistance from a professional such as an insurance broker when you are first taking out a new policy or insurance cover due to the complexity involved in taking out a new insurance policy. The competition and consumer protection commission have published a useful guide that summarizes the different types of insurance and levels of cover applicable with the different policies.  This can be viewed here However this is [...]

Insurance Contracts “unfair” to Consumers – Law Body2019-05-09T11:18:08+00:00
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