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4 March 2011 - RUN-A-MUCK Challenge
On 4th March insuranceworks.ie management, staff and friends took part in the 3rd RUN-A-MUCK Challenge held at Clonkerran House in Johnstown Bridge Co. Kildare.
The 11 muckers were part of a 1700 crowd of people who took part in the event in order to help raise much needed funds for Pieta House and other well deserved charities. A great day was had by all and everyone is looking forward to the next big day out in May of this year.
Take a close look at the pictures, you never know, you could end up having the 'Croc Hunter' in your house assisting with your insurance claim or that attractive lady with the long lengs fixing a leak or servicing your gas boiler.
Please check out http://www.runamuckchallenge.com if you would like to participate in the next event. A well run event and a great day to be had by everybody who participates with all proceeds going to charity. The event in itself is a credit to Paul and all the volunteers who work so hard to make it such an enjoyable experience.
22 August 2009 - Herald.ie
Why won’t our insurer let us use a builder we trust? Because he is not on their approved list
This Dublin family were told that they must use a builder nominated by their insurance company, despite finding a contractor who gave a cheaper estimate for repair work.
FBD Insurance told the Sherlock family that they would honour a claim for work on their house only if it was carried out by a nominated builder from a panel compiled by the company.
Brian Sherlock, from Balbriggan, said that he obtained a quote for €27,000 from insuranceworks.ie to mend damage cause by a leaking tank.
However, FBD insisted that the family use another builder who, they say, quoted them a price that was more than 10pc higher.
Brian, his wife Valerie, son Adam (4) and 15-month-old baby Codie are eager to have the repairs done quickly, but were perplexed by the conditions.
Trust
Mr Sherlock said: "Apart from the difference in costs, we want someone we know and trust who can come into the house.
"We have a newborn baby in our house and our place is in bits. It’s very concerning.
"I’m cautious about letting someone I don’t know into my house."
A representative for FBD said that it cannot comment on individual cases, but revealed that the insurer was bringing in a programme which was similar to one used by motor insurance firms.
The spokesperson said: "We are in the early stages and are piloting the system in some areas.
"Other insurers may be considering introducing something similar."
And the representative said that they would always obtain the most competitive price.
"FBD are interested in getting the best value for their clients," they said. "There is a requirement where the standards have to be signed off for future risk assessment."
But Dermot Jewel, of the Consumers’ Association, feared that consumers could lose out.
He said: "If you create a panel or a pool whereby you eliminate choice and/or competition, it is a backwards step.
Essential
"It doesn’t benefit the consumer. The only people it benefits are those on the panel.
"Obviously, the quality of work is essential. But this system potentially eliminates a good quality individual to carry out the work to a high standard, if they are not on the panel.
"The Insurance Federation and insurers need to bring it to the attention of the customer at the point of sale, otherwise it is not acceptable."
Joe Doyle, managing director of insuranceworks.ie, which deals with the claims handling and source-qualified trade professionals, said it has written to the Financial Regulator to ask it to investigate FBD’s approach.
He said: "It creates some type of closed network.
"It’s taking the right to choose away from the consumer.
"At a time when building costs are falling rapidly, this is anti-competitive.
"It is preventing a similar fall in rebuilding costs and, subsequently, in insurance premiums being passed on to consumers."
Ireland AM - TV3
A few words of advice for insurance buyers from insuranceworks.ie in TV3’s Ireland AM.
7 July 2009 - Irish Independent
Insuranceworks.ie exposes an insurance policy clause targetting the unemployed.
28 February 2008 - Irish Independent
Insuranceworks.ie claims manager writes an article for Irish Independent.
27 February 2008
Insuranceworks.ie at "Hidden Giants: Leading Your Business for Success", the LEAP Leadership Seminar in Drogheda. Read more
12 December 2007 - Clondalkin Echo
Local Newspaper joins insuranceworks.ie in their Christmas safety campaign
