THE average managed pension fund increased by 12.5% in 2003, Coyle Hamilton states in its review of the Irish pensions market.

INSURANCE costs are set to fall by up to 25% this year due to increased competition and Government initiatives to reduce the cost of claims, according to a leading insurance and risk management consultancy.

THE GAA are to announce a new insurance package for players to replace the voluntary scheme which collapsed because of a lack of support.

PLAYERS who represent Kerry at inter-county level in the coming year will be required to join the GAA's Voluntary Insurance Scheme, board chairman Seán Walsh said at last night's convention at the Gleneagle Hotel.

EMPLOYERS and pension fund trustees have been warned to think carefully about how to navigate the law changes on pensions.