Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland liable for Setanta claims, says law society

The Law Society has argued before the Court of Appeal the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) is liable for hundreds of outstanding claims following the collapse of the Setanta Insurance Company in 2014.

The MIBI argues it should not have to pay out the claims and wants the Appeal Court to set aside a judgment in the High Court by Mr Justice John Hedigan it was liable to pay out in respect of claims against persons who were insured with Setanta at the time of its liquidation.

The case has important implications for motor insurance premia as well as parties involved in claims concerning Setanta.