New research reveals that 20% of drivers under the age of 35 have admitted driving under the influence of drugs.

Motorists are being warned that today is the most dangerous day of the year on the country's roads.

HIBERNIAN Insurance has reported a 46% year-on-year rise in life and pensions sales for the first nine months of the year to £1.3 billion (€1.86bn) and a 20% rise in third-quarter sales to £414m.

MORE than 260 offending motorists who have clocked up the full quota of penalty points have been pulled off Irish roads.

IRISH motorists are in danger of overestimating their own compliance with important road safety legislation such as drink driving and speeding limits, a major new survey has revealed.

A story in yesterday’s edition said Vivas products cannot be sold through Hibernian Insurance.

EIGHTY percent of applicants to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) decided to use solicitors to assist them in processing their claims.

A PIONEERING insurance scheme offering young drivers cheaper cover in return for having their speed monitored has been discontinued.

MOST drivers blame others for incidents on the roads, research shows.

MOST drivers blame others for incidents on the roads, research shows.

A spectacular television ad for the Ryder Cup will feature the most hi-tech special effects ever used in Ireland.

Motorists are being urged to drive with extra caution today as December 20 has been identified as the most dangerous day of the year on Irish roads.

Seán McCárthaigh

A settlement between Hibernian Insurance and a twenty three year-old motorist could have implications for all young drivers seeking cover.

A complaint against Hibernian Insurance has been upheld by the Equality Tribunal.

Brendan Mooney

Terry Dinnigan, head of marketing and development at Hibernian Insurance, talks to David Clerkin.

A former Roscommon garda has received a three-year suspended sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for his role in an insurance fraud conspiracy arising out of a false traffic accident.

Hibernian Insurance is to expand its Ignition programme to include provisional licence holders.

One Direct, the financial services subsidiary of An Post, has signed a new five-year deal with Hibernian Insurance, to underwrite One Direct’s home and motor insurance policies.

AVIVA plc, the owner of Hibernian Insurance, said yesterday first-half net income fell 28% as the value of its investments declined.

INSURANCE companies in the Irish market are making bumper operating profits as yesterday's disclosure by Hibernian Insurance revealed profits on general insurance rose by 60% to €101 million.

Hibernian Insurance saw its operating profit rise 18% to €224m last year.

Tánaiste Mary Harney has opened the "Better Business Show" in Dublin today.

LEADING motor insurance company Quinn-direct which has already cut its premiums by 19% this year is planning to make further reductions.

Hibernian Insurance is being criticised for loading the cost of policy cover for motorists with five points or more.

A LEADING trade union has warned up to 10,000 jobs in financial services could be lost as many companies move parts of their businesses to low-cost economies.

MOTOR insurance company, AXA Ireland, yesterday said it does not plan to match its main rival’s discount plans, for drivers who have no penalty points.

Hibernian Insurance will introduce a 10% motor insurance discount for all its customers who are penalty point free, as of November 1 2003, it has been revealed.

THERE has been almost a 20% reduction in the number of road deaths since penalty points were introduced last November, Transport Minister Séamus Brennan said yesterday.

MOTORCYCLISTS allowed on the road without proper training are endangering their lives and the lives of others, say the Irish Rider’s Training Association (IRTA).

The Alliance for Insurance Reform (AIR), has defended Ireland's workplace safety record.

Dick O'Driscoll, new MD of Hibernian Insurance called for Irish TDs and Senators to make Ireland a safer place to live, work, and drive in his address to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise and Small Business.

THE call by Consumer Affairs director Carmel Foley on insurance companies to cut premiums for drivers with no penalty points is guaranteed to win popular support.

INSURANCE companies won’t insure cars against terrorist attacks, even if drivers take out comprehensive cover.

An insurance firm has announced plans to reward drivers with little or no penalty points with significantly lower premiums.

THERE has been a 75% reduction in the number of speeding fines issued since the penalty points system was introduced just three weeks ago, according to garda figures.

THE Government won’t release information to insurance companies on motorists who have incurred penalty points, unless there is a reduction in premiums.

SPECIALISED fraud investigators are to be recruited by Hibernian Insurance in a bid to combat fraud and claims exaggeration.

Hibernian Insurance has launched a new scheme offering cheaper insurance for young drivers who take a free one-day training course.