Run for cover

With car insurance rates climbing, it’s no time to put up and pay up on that initial quote

A friend mentioned in passing the other day that her car insurance was due to be paid, and let out a large sigh when she told me the premium. Despite being a 30-something driver with more than ten years’ fully licensed driving experience, owning a modest car, and having no recent claims or accidents, she was shocked when her renewal letter arrived and revealed an €80 hike in her annual premium.

She’s not ...