Articles by Rob Flynn
12 things to consider when taking out car insurance
This article is the seventh guide in our eight-part series on how to get the best value car insurance on bonkers.ie. In this guide, we outline 12 important factors to consider other than price when taking out car insurance. Being aware of these factors will ensure that you are not left unprotected by purchasing inadequate or insufficient cover. You can find the guides in our eight-part car insurance series linked at the end of this article.
How to read your gas and electricity meter
Knowing how to take an accurate meter reading is important. If you're switching to a new energy supplier, sending a meter reading will be required for your switch to be completed. And if you're an existing customer, submitting a meter reading to your supplier each billing period means you'll only be charged for what you've used. If you don't regularly submit a reading, or if your supplier can't access your meter box to take one themselves, you'll get an estimated bill instead.
How do I compare gas and electricity prices?
This guide outlines how to compare gas and electricity prices using our energy comparison service. This is the second guide in our eight-part energy switching series, which we’ve created to help you make the most out of our energy services. You can find the rest of the guides in this series linked at the end of this article. Grab a recent energy bill and head to our energy price comparison calculator and complete the form. To begin, we’ll need to know your current energy supplier.
16 common life insurance questions answered
Investing in a life insurance policy can be one of the best investments you’ll ever make when it comes to protecting you and your family’s future. However, we’re aware that taking out insurance cover can be confusing at the best of times, especially when you don’t know what to ask. That’s why we’ve compiled some of the most common and frequently asked questions by consumers when taking out a life insurance policy.
RSA completes DLG swoop Original
Professional Risks By Oct 27, 2023 Share This article was provided by Rob Flynn, MD of SME at RSA As we continue our journey to become the market leader in UK Commercial Lines, we’re looking forward to welcoming our new colleagues from Direct Line Insurance Group’s (DLG) NIG, FarmWeb and UKI Business Solutions brands (UKIBS).
Your finance options for retrofitting
If you're considering retrofitting your home you'll need to figure how to finance it first. In this article we'll help you do just that. The Government wants everyone to use less energy to help meet our climate targets, but reducing your energy consumption is easier said than done, especially considering most of the country is still working from home. That’s why retrofitting has become such a hot topic.
Can I use Revolut as my main bank account?
Revolut has proven itself to be a more than useful financial app. But is the fintech's current account up to the challenge of meeting the needs of everyday banking customers? We decided to investigate. Last year Revolut officially became a bona fide bank in Ireland after it was granted a licence from the European Central Bank. You can read up on that story here.
Ghost broking - the rise of fraudulent insurance
The fraudulent practice is often used to target more vulnerable groups such as younger drivers or foreign nationals who don't speak fluent English. With the issue becoming more widespread, consumers should be wary when taking out any insurance cover. We all know how much preparation is required in advance of taking out an insurance policy. Between making sure you’re not overpaying to having the right level of cover in place, the research process can take some time.
When is the right time to apply for mortgage protection insurance?
Taking out mortgage protection insurance is an essential part of the mortgage process. However many people leave applying for cover until the last minute. So when is the right time to apply? If you’re in the process of applying for a mortgage you’ll be aware of just how important mortgage protection is. If you’re unsure what this type of insurance does, see this guide for a quick reminder.
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Evolving broker needs
Authored by Rob Flynn, Director of Digital Trade/SME at RSA Now that we are heading into winter, it causes me to reflect on the first nine months of 2022 and what the industry will be managing into next year. In my mind, it is the ever-changing regulatory environment that has undoubtedly brought both insurers and brokers the largest amount of change and will continue to alter our working practices.
Evolving broker needs - RSA's Rob Flynn reflects on the first 9 months of 2022 News and Video | youTalk-insurance.com
Authored by Rob Flynn, Director of Digital Trade/SME at RSA Now that we are heading into winter, it causes me to reflect on the first nine months of 2022 and what the industry will be managing into next year. In my mind, it is the ever-changing regulatory environment that has undoubtedly brought both insurers and brokers the largest amount of change and will continue to alter our working practices.
AIB, BOI and PTSB all report record account openings
The Big Switch is on as all the main retail banks report record account openings. With almost 500,000 customers from Ulster Bank and KBC looking to find a new provider for their current account, Ireland’s three main banks seem to be the ones hoovering up most of the business. AIB, Bank of Ireland, and Permanent TSB have all recorded their largest number of account openings in a single week as customers seek to open a new account. Here’s what the latest figures can reveal.
Revolut data shows consumer spending up year-on-year for August
The growth in spending is being driven primarily by more and more people working and entertaining themselves at home. The last number of weeks and months have been rather unrelenting when it comes to bad news, and the summer we got didn’t really help, or should I say, lack thereof. New spending data from Revolut, however, is a chink of light in the seemingly never-ending gloom of a post-Covid world.
N26 study reveals Irish consumers lost almost €700 due to cancelled life events
As the world continues to grapple with the fallout from Covid-19, Irish consumers prove no exception with 47% having lost an average of almost €700 from cancelled plans this year. For many people around the world 2020 was going to be a big year, with plans to celebrate key life events such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and other major milestones. And that was no different for Irish people, with 77% of the population (vs 67% globally) saying they had major purchases or life events planned.
Revolut first to introduce instant EU money transfers for Irish customers
Revolut is the first mainstream financial services provider in the Republic of Ireland to introduce this payment technology. It doesn’t seem to be that long ago when we were discussing the latest innovation from leading fintech Revolut, and that’s because it wasn’t! The online bank is working around the clock to bring its customers the best and most up-to-date technology to help meet their day-to-day banking needs, and their most recent announcement is much of the same.
Revolut card data shows spending up 53% on first day of phase three
The biggest demand of the day was for hairdressers and barbers, with more than a 70% increase in the amount of people getting their hair done. We thought it would never come but Monday finally saw the beginning of phase three in Ireland which saw the likes of bars and restaurants, hairdressers and hotels open their doors to customers once again.
63% of those working from home unaware of tax relief available
The e-worker tax relief can be beneficial for remote employees who are looking for ways to cut down on the increasing costs of working from home. Employers can pay employees a tax-free sum of €3.20 per day. It’s been over three months since a large percentage of the Irish workforce began to work from home due to Covid-19. It didn't take Irish workers long to adapt to the new normal, but many are continuing to experience increased costs such as higher energy bills as a result.
Your monthly round-up: March 2020
Welcome to your March bulletin, 2020! What a year this month has been. In March there was only one story that dominated the national and international headlines: the spread of the coronavirus, or Covid-19. This month has been about as unprecedented and unforgettable as we are likely to experience in our lifetimes.
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