There are many insurance companies operating in Ireland such as Aviva, RSA, LAYA Healthcare, etc. Therefore, it is important that the consumer shops around in order to get the best service at the best price (see Unit 7). A consumer may take out insurance through an insurance broker.
An insurance broker is someone who will compare the price of insurance with a few different insurance companies and get the best price for the consumer. They will charge a fee for this service as they are also part of a for-profit organisation.
EXAM PREPARATION!
State ‘insurance’. Explain it using an example. Apply it to another unit.
2 Types of Personal Insurance
Now that we know what insurance is, let’s take a look at the different types of insurance which a household/individual may have.
1. Motor Insurance Risk: road traffic accident, fire or theft.
P. 58
Go to page 58 in the activity book.
Know It!
• Motor insurance • House insurance • Health insurance • Travel insurance • Life assurance • Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)
Under Irish law, everyone who drives a car in Ireland must have motor insurance. This is the only type of household insurance which is required by law. The price (premium) charge for car insurance depends on many factors such as:
• Age • Type of car
• Number of years driving • Type of licence (provisional or learner) • Previous accidents/claims • Where the car is parked