‘Staggering’ car insurance price differences for over-70s despite Covid home restrictions

A comparison analysis showed the dearest insurer was charging €1,000 more than the cheapest on the market

A comparison analysis revealed 'staggering' price differentials across the market for people aged over 70, with the dearest insurer charging €1,000 more than the cheapest on the market. 

Some insurers are charging older drivers triple the price of premiums available elsewhere on the market, according to a new analysis by insuremycars.ie.

The insurance broker say their over-70s cost comparison analysis revealed “staggering” price differentials for those most likely to be cocooning since March, with the dearest insurer charging €1,000 more than the cheapest on the market.