Insurance firm launches budget holiday cover

A NEW Dublin-based insurance broker has entered the Irish travel insurance market and aims to undercut competitors by up to 20%.

Blue Insurances said it would offer annual multi-trip travel insurance starting at €39 through 200 travel agents around the country.

Director Ciaran Mulligan said the company had struck deals with travel agents including Abbey Travel, Skytours and Joe Walsh Tours and would extend its product offering over the coming months.