Trust in the Insurance Industry I have worked in the Insurance Industry since November 1980, so it will be coming up on 40 years later this year. I don’t know where those 40 years have gone. I am aware that trust in financial services generally is low in Ireland. Despite the introduction of the first […]
Escape of oil An escape of oil can have a devastating impact not only on you and your family’s health from the toxic fumes but also on your property and perhaps most worryingly into local watercourses, vegetation and neighbouring properties. The impact and damage that an escape of oil can have cannot be understated and […]
Water damage claims Good weather brings a smile to all our faces. However, the happiness can quickly disappear if you arrive home from holidays to find your home has been damaged by a water leak while you were away. Running water will damage plasterboard, woodwork, electrical appliances and soft furnishings. No amount of drying out […]
When disaster happens There are two types of disasters: natural and man-made. The occurrence of fire is present in both categories. As property owners, we can try to prevent fire by fireproofing, where possible, and minimising risks. Fires are usually sparked by electrical faults or human error. But what if an unavoidable accident occurs? Or […]
3 good reasons to engage a Public Loss Assessor When a fire sweeps through a home or business, it can cause serious damage. Not only can fire destroy property (and life), it can also put your life on hold. After a fire, there can be a period of shock and sense of devastation. You can […]
On 27th July 2016 Smyths Toy store in Naas, Co. Kildare suffered a major fire which destroyed the premises, contents and stock causing it’s closure leading to a significant business interruption loss. The fire started in the stores at the rear of the premises and quickly engulfed the entire mezzanine level store room including several […]
Major & Complex Losses There are two types of disasters: natural and man-made. The occurrence of fire is present in both categories. As property owners, we can try to prevent a fire from ravaging our properties by fireproofing everything, but what if an unavoidable accident occurs? Accidental fires happen all the time, and are usually […]
Insurance is a headache In today’s fast paced environment where communication is 24/7 and people are busy with work and life. It is hard to get time from all the distractions to concentrate on the important stuff that has to be done. Many tasks can be a chore to do. That is why many people […]
Extreme Weather Event Triggers Storm Damage Claims Storm Ali hit Ireland on 19th September 2018. It was as severe as Storm Ophelia in October 2017 – which brought the country to a standstill. Storm Ophelia was classified as a Status Red by Met Eireann. Whilst it caused damage to property and brought trees down, the effects […]
Fire Damage Claims The news of wildfires that have broken out over various parts of Ireland over the past few weeks should be of concern to all property owners. We have seen news headlines of gorse fires and forest fires in Dublin, Wicklow, Cork, Kerry, Galway, Mayo and Roscommon and I’m sure there are many […]