Home insurance hikes to hit

HOUSEHOLDERS in Cork county are facing some of the biggest hikes in home insurance premiums in the country this year.

Consumers have been urged to shop around for better deals, and to check the small print in their policies for changes to excesses as insurance companies try to limit their exposure.

The advice follows the publication yesterday of a survey which shows that home insurance premiums across the country are set to rise by an average of about 20% this year after a year of record payouts.