Premium hikes on way after weather disasters

HOMEOWNERS could face premium hikes after insurance companies announced record pay-outs due to the devastating impact of floods and freezing temperatures last winter.

Premium hikes on way after weather disasters

The country’s largest insurance company, Aviva Ireland, said it will pay out a record €100 million to 4,500 customers affected by the floods and freezing conditions.

That is the largest amount it has ever paid out in a 12-month period for weather-related events, raising fears that homeowners across the market may face premium hikes down the line as a result of increased pay-outs.

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