AXA may leave over motorcycle training

THE sole Irish provider of motorcycle cover has threatened to leave the market if the Government fails to introduce compulsory basic training for bikers.

Vice-president of the Irish Insurance Federation and chief executive of AXA Ireland, John O’Neill, said they got involved in the business because of a government commitment to introduce compulsory basic training.

“If the Government doesn’t meet its commitment, we won’t be underwriting this business in three years’ time. Our shareholders won’t allow it,” Mr O’Neill warned.