Health insurance costs set to rise again as Irish Life warns of 5% increase

Health insurance customers will see an increase in their premiums if their renewal is due from January 1

Consumers have been warned of a “perfect storm” as Irish Life Health has announced another hike to its premiums, averaging 5% from the start of next year.

Health insurance customers will see an increase in their premiums if their renewal is due from January 1, 2026, while new customers will also face higher rates from the same date.