Dermot Goode

Time for a health check on your private policy

Premiums could rise anywhere from 6% to 25% even as benefits of some plans are reduced, industry expert warns

Mon Sept 16 2024 - 08:22

VHI to hike premiums for second time in 2024 amid ‘sustained’ cost increases

Change will be implemented from October 1st, State-owned insurer says

Wed Aug 21 2024 - 12:34

Irish Life insurance to hike premiums by average of 5.3% on adult plans

Changes will apply to new customers from July 1st and existing customers renewing policies from same date

Fri May 17 2024 - 13:34

How to get the right health insurance plan for you - and not pay over the odds

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Wed Apr 24 2024 - 15:45

Is private health insurance worth getting for the financially squeezed late 20s and 30s?

People are reconsidering the merits of private cover amid sharply rising insurance costs

Wed Feb 14 2024 - 05:00

Insurance broker Lockton agrees Irish health and pension sector deals

Operation to buy health advisory consultant Total Health Cover and financial broker Ifat

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 05:25

Pricewatch: Is the cost of your health insurance making you feel ill?

Many of us are paying over the odds for medical cover, but are reluctant to switch

Mon Jan 24 2022 - 00:00

Tax cuts and SSIA-style pensions: What financial advisers want for Christmas

Hopes for the new year include financial literacy in schools and return of rent credit

Tue Dec 21 2021 - 05:42

Laya Healthcare customers facing second price rise in six months

Some families are facing an annual increase of close to €300

Fri Apr 16 2021 - 19:01

Health insurance matters – even in the days of premium refunds

Switching insurers could easily save you hundreds of euro this year and next

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 00:00

Fiona Reddan: Do children need private health insurance?

There are no private hospitals for children, but there are some reasons to insure

Tue Dec 08 2020 - 05:43

VHI offers families €200 back due to falling claims

Insurer saw lower than expected claims in 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic

Mon Dec 07 2020 - 15:33

Health insurance customers to get €180m in refunds

State takeover of private hospitals forces insurance firms to partially refund premiums

Tue Jun 02 2020 - 06:26

Covid-19: What does the crisis mean for private health insurance?

What are the consequences for premiums, claims and available benefits?

Tue May 12 2020 - 05:00

Irish Life indicates customers can expect discounts in coming months

Health insurer yet to say how much premiums will be impacted by coronavirus crisis

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 16:55

Insurers consider how to react to State’s co-opting of private hospitals

Industry urged to pause health premium payments during response to coronavirus

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 20:42

Health insurance: Switch often for your financial wellbeing

Loyalty to health insurers or packages is misplaced. Shop around every few years

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 05:16

Navigating the health insurance maze and finding the best deal

The health insurance market is packed with hundreds of plans from three key players

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 01:00

What college students and parents need to know about money

From picking the right bank to avoiding big debt, take a prudent approach to college

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 05:11

I’m emigrating. What should I do about health insurance?

Ask the Experts: Is it better to get a policy in Canada, or an international one from an Irish insurer?

Thu Feb 15 2018 - 11:30

Ireland can be a foreign country for returning emigrants

Rent rises, car insurance prices and health cover are among challenges returnees face

Tue Dec 05 2017 - 06:42

VHI to cut cost of one third of its plans from next month

Insurance consultant says news highlights need to shop around prior to policy renewal

Wed Oct 04 2017 - 09:43

With Swiftcare now restricted, where can you bring your injuries?

The number of private A&Es has been growing in recent times

Tue Aug 29 2017 - 01:00

Will health insurance cost me a fortune on returning to Ireland?

Ask the experts: Can I get cover without a waiting period if I’ve been insured abroad?

Sun Feb 19 2017 - 10:00

Doctor! Doctor! My health insurance is haemorrhaging cash

If you’ve had the same health cover for years, you’re losing money. Time to switch policy

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 01:00

Braced for Brexit – and the death of Queen Elizabeth

Business stories of the year: Brexit, Panama Papers and Ivan Yates bow to the queen

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 07:00

How to avoid a health insurance premium hike in January

Some 400,000 are renewing health policies next month. How can you get better value?

Mon Dec 05 2016 - 07:58

What people who know about money wished they knew when they were 20

Financial advice to my younger self: experts look back at the money mistakes they made

Tue Nov 29 2016 - 05:55

Government raises health insurance stamp duty levy by 10%

Minister warns insurers over passing increase on to subscribers

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 19:28

Public hospital charge ‘driving up health insurance costs’

Public hospitals can charge those with private medical cover a higher rate for services

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 11:31

Multi-year insurance deals – do they make sense?

Locking into two- or three-year deals with insurers has its advantages – and its downsides

Tue Aug 02 2016 - 06:00

Should you declare as a private patient when attending a public hospital?

Hospitals charging patients the cost of a private bed when they are in a public ward is starting to affect health insurance premiums

Tue Jul 26 2016 - 06:30

Health insurance deadline: 74,000 buy policies in April

With Lifetime Community Rating, over-34s have to pay more if taking out new policies

Thu May 14 2015 - 18:46

Is it worth getting private health insurance to beat age deadline?

Those over 35 with no insurance on April 30th will face higher prices

Tue Mar 24 2015 - 01:55