Q27 Aisling (19) from Athlone has just passed her driving test and bought a second-hand car. She chose cover that protects her own car as well as other people.
(a) Circle the type of motor insurance Aisling chose. Third party
Third party, fire and theft Fully comprehensive
(b) Aisling’s base premium is €1,100. The insurance company applies a 30% loading because she is a young and inexperienced driver.
Calculate the premium after the loading is applied. Show your workings. Workings
Premium after loading €
(c) Six months later Aisling has an accident, causing €1,500 worth of damage to her car. She has a policy excess of €400 on her premium.
Calculate the compensation she will receive from her insurance company. Show your workings.
Workings
Compensation €
(d) Describe one impact making this claim will have on Aisling’s premium next year.
(e) Aisling went with the first insurance company that she found online. Her contract is up for renewal every 12 months.
Outline one way Aisling could reduce the cost of her premium in the future.