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One in four Irish mortgage holders wrongly believe home insurance must be bought through their lender – meaning many homeowners are overpaying for insurance

30/09/202630/09/2026 eva_admin

One in four (24%) Irish mortgage holders mistakenly believed they were required to purchase their home insurance through their mortgage lender when buying their home – meaning many homeowners are overpaying for their home insurance. The nationally representative survey of 1,000 adults commissioned by leading Irish insurance broker Gallagher and carried out by IReach found Read more…

Specialist Home Insurance in Ireland: Cover for Every Type of Property

08/09/202608/09/2026 eva_admin

September is a busy month for home insurance in Ireland. Renewal notices arrive, and for a short window your policy is in front of you rather than filed away. For most homeowners that means a straightforward review. But many Irish properties are not standard family homes, and owners often discover that a routine online quote Read more…

Unoccupied Homes – Getting the right insurance advice matters

26/02/202627/02/2026 Aoife

By Geraldine Kelly, head of personal lines for Gallagher in Ireland “I recently inherited a cottage from my aunt. It’s along the Donegal coast with stunning views. As I live and work in Dublin, this cottage will be a holiday home for me – though it will likely be late spring and summer before I Read more…

Your First Home: A Guide to Home Insurance

11/02/202611/02/2026 eva_admin

Congratulations! You’re moving into your first home. As part of your planning and preparations, it’s important to protect your new investment. For many first-time buyers, home insurance can raise several questions; what cover you need, when to arrange it, how much to insure your home for, and what’s included as standard. Securing the right home Read more…

Insuring a Newly Built Home: A Guide to Home Insurance in Ireland

11/02/202611/02/2026 eva_admin

Moving into a newly built home is a major milestone. As you prepare for handover and move-in, there are many practical details to organise, one of the most important being home insurance. It’s a common misconception that insurance is less of a priority for new-build homes. While newly constructed properties may benefit from modern materials Read more…

Status Yellow Flood Warning – Guide to Managing Flood Claims and Protecting Your Assets

30/01/2026 agnes-admin

Flooding has been reported in Co Kilkenny, with a Status Yellow rainfall warning in effect for Carlow, Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, and Waterford. If you are in an emergency situation and need to make an urgent claims notification, please contact your insurer immediately. Stay safe and take all necessary precautions during this time. Tips on Read more…

Storm Amy Sparks Urgent Safety Advice for Irish Homes and Businesses

02/10/2025 agnes-admin

The advice, from the team at Gallagher, comes after the extensive damage caused to properties and premises throughout the country earlier in the year.

As Ireland braces itself for a return to Storm season, home and business owners are being urged to prepare for possible power cuts and other disruptions as a result of heavy rainfall and strong winds forecasted for the next 36 – 48 hours. The advice, from the team at Gallagher, comes after the extensive damage Read more…

4 in 10 people don’t expect to own a home outright by the time they retire

28/03/2025 agnes-admin

4 in 10 people don’t expect to own a home outright by the time they retire Men in Ireland are almost twice as likely as women to say they don’t want to own a home whilst more than one in ten (11pc) Irish people said they have no interest in owning a property. According Read more…

1 in 10 households own jewellery worth over €10,000

30/01/202531/01/2025 agnes-admin

1 in 10 households own jewellery worth over €10,000 In January people across the country were delighting over new jewellery received as gifts for Christmas, a timely study by Gallagher reveals that Irish households may be underestimating the value—and risks—of their jewellery collections. Urban households across Ireland hold jewellery worth €4,591 on average, while Read more…

Status Red weather warning for the entire country starting tomorrow, January 24th, due to Storm Eowyn – Tips to Prevent Wind and Flood Damage

23/01/202523/01/2025 agnes-admin

As Ireland braces itself for Storm Éowyn, we are urging homeowners to prepare for possible power cuts and to have an emergency kit and fully charged mobile phone in their home. Our advice comes after the extensive damage caused to the electricity network across the country during Storm Darragh and the extended cold snap Read more…

The First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Home Insurance

10/12/2024 Aoife

Purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone, beginning a new chapter in your life. As a first-time buyer, understanding the nuances of home insurance can help you protect your investment for years to come. Here are the key things to remember when purchasing home insurance in Ireland. Understand the rebuild cost Your home’s rebuild Read more…

Winter is Coming — 8 Essential Tips to Protect Your Home

06/11/202428/11/2024 Aoife

As autumn turns and the chill of winter nears, it is time to prepare your home for the cold, wet and windy months ahead. Ensuring your home is ready for winter is not just about keeping warm; it is also about safeguarding your property from potential damage and confirming that your home insurance provides cover Read more…