Insurance Explainer: What is a No Claims Discount? Whether you’re navigating the picturesque routes of the Ring of Kerry or maneuvering through the vibrant streets of Cork, understanding how the No Claims Discount works can be a smart financial move for your car insurance. What is a No Claims Discount (NCD)? Simply put, it’s a Read more…
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Emma Murphy – Employee Spotlight
We are pleased to feature Emma Murphy in this week’s Employee Spotlight. Emma is part of our Commercial team in Wexford and has developed a strong career in the insurance sector throughout the years. In the spotlight, Emma shares her journey into the insurance field and discusses a collaborative effort that really helped her team. Read more…
Getting Your Home Ready to Enjoy the Summer
Summer is finally upon us, and that means it’s time to get your home ready for those long, sunny days. Whether you’re a seasoned or first-time homeowner, we’ve got you covered with some simple steps to make your home summer-ready. First things first, make a list of all the odd jobs around the house Read more…
6 Things to Consider When Purchasing Your First Car
Buying your first car can be exhilarating but daunting. With so many aspects to consider, the process might seem overwhelming. Therefore, it pays to do your homework when gearing up to drive your first car. Some crucial points to bear in mind include tax, car insurance, essential items to carry with you, and safety. So, Read more…
How to Value Your House for Insurance Purposes
An accurate valuation is crucial when insuring your home. The value you assign to your property will determine the amount of coverage you need and the premiums you will pay. Underestimating the value of your house could leave you underinsured, while overestimating it may result in paying higher premiums than necessary. Homes risk being underinsured Read more…
Employee Spotlight – Eoin Roche
In this week’s Employee Spotlight, we speak to Eoin Roche, Head of Finance for Gallagher in Ireland. Eoin’s knowledge and expertise are greatly appreciated among our colleagues and while he is excellent at his job, one of his hidden talents is making the most delicious Lemon Drizzle cake for our team in the Wexford office. Read more…
Is your car truly secure?
Is your vehicle secure? The surge in theft rates is a pressing concern across Ireland. The rate of theft increased by 12% in Q4 2023, according to the latest figures released by the Central Statistics Office.[1] Unlike other offences, such as burglary, theft in Ireland has now increased beyond pre-pandemic levels. The regions that Read more…
Storm Kathleen – Weathering The Storm
Weathering the storm: Steps to take to protect your property Storm Kathleen is set to hit Ireland on Saturday, and Met Éireann has issued a nationwide yellow wind warning with orange-level wind warnings coming into effect for counties Cork, Kerry and Waterford. Storm Kathleen is likely to cause very difficult travel conditions, fallen trees, power Read more…
A guide to buying van insurance in Ireland
Whether you are insuring a small van or a fleet of vans, it’s important to insure them correctly. You may be tempted to choose the cheapest van insurance quote, but are you accurately protected? Your van may be essential for work and if you are self-employed, you need it to earn a living. Take a Read more…
8 Tips on How to Get Cheap Car Insurance
With bills increasing each day, everyone in Ireland is doing what they can to save money. And we always want to save money on car insurance, but in the current climate, it is more important than ever. Whether you are looking to buy a house or put your kids through college this year, you need Read more…
The Together Academy is awarded €10000 from The Aviva Broker Community Fund 2023
The Together Academy were shortlisted! In early December, the annual Aviva Broker Community Fund Awards took place in the Aviva Stadium. This community fund gives brokers the opportunity to nominate a deserving community cause to receive this award, and funds to build a brighter future. This year, our Director of Financial Services, Jonathan Roche-Kelly nominated Read more…
Employee Spotlight – Paul Roche
In this week’s Employee Spotlight, it’s a pleasure to introduce our colleague Paul Roche. Paul is a member of our IT team in Ireland and he assists us with day-to-day IT queries while also being involved with project work for technical integration. We spoke to Paul about his experience at Gallagher to date and what Read more…