Insurance policy updates more likely to protect insurers than consumers, say brokers
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Zurich moves to clear up confusion over flood insurance cover
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Zurich letter wrongly told customer they were not insured for flood damage
Insurer says it has not changed level of cover, but concedes error would have led to confusion
Insurer Zurich moves to limit exposure to flood claims
Company which is third largest insurer of property in State changes definition of a flood and the nature of loss or damage it will cover
How much do you need to save to send your child to college in Ireland?
Parents of children studying away from home are spending up to €58,000 over a four-year degree
Smokers pay tens of thousands more for life insurance and mortgage protection
Survey by price comparison website bonkers.ie reveals true cost of smoking
Should you withdraw your money from poorly performing property funds, or wait it out?
Investors can find themselves locked in when market downturns put a squeeze on fund withdrawals
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From putting sums aside regularly to going on a no-spend week, here’s what the money experts advise
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Irish people are great at saving but not always as shrewd at maximising returns. Here’s how to improve your financial outlook in the short, medium and long term
Irish insurance companies raise concerns over effects of climate change
‘Frequency of catastrophic climate events’ and changing flood risks among climate concerns discussed with Minister of State for insurance Neale Richmond
Overbooking flights: Shelbourne fans let down as Swiss turns passengers away
Upset at a boarding gate for three supporters planning to travel to Zurich for match
What sort of income can you get from a pension annuity? Finding out is harder than it should be
Some in the annuity sector seems to be anything other than focused on openness and transparency with customers
The smart way to spend child benefit payments
Some families are in the fortunate position of being able to put the State’s double child benefit payment on December 5th to work for the long term
Judge directs parties to engage over defects in docklands office
‘Extremely unpleasant and nauseous sulphurous-like smell’ throughout the building, Rabobank alleges
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