Q16 Tomás is renewing his motor insurance. His base premium is €750. He has six penalty points on his licence, so the insurance company applies a 40% loading to his premium. Calculate the cost of Tomás’s premium after the loading is applied. Show your workings.
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Q17 Maria has not made a claim on her motor insurance and has been driving for 5 years. (i) Explain the term no claims bonus.
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(ii) Maria’s premium before she gets any discount is €900. She has built up a no claims bonus of 40%. Calculate the premium Maria will pay. Show your workings.
Workings Discount € Premium € Q18 Look at the following advertisement for an insurance company in Limerick.
Shannon Insurance Ltd, Henry Street, Limerick. Buildings €2 per €1,000
Burglar alarm installed - 10% discount The Quinn family want to insure their house for €280,000. They have no burglar alarm.
(i) Using the above information, calculate the cost of their insurance premium from Shannon Insurance Ltd. Cost of Insurance €
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(ii) Calculate how much the Quinns could save if they were to install a burglar alarm. Saving