Private Healthcare & Ireland: A Social Responsibility?

Regardless of personal circumstance, historically there have been very few in Ireland who are morally at ease with a two-tier health system that affords advantages to those with the financial means to meet the cost of private insurance premiums.   Securing swifter access to specialists, more comfortable hospital stays and even a greater selection of […]

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The Value of Latent Defects Insurance

The Value of Latent Defects Insurance   Protection against the risk of damage resulting from a defect in design, plan specification, workmanship or material which was uncovered after the date of issue of a practical completion certificate.   Typically indemnifies the Insured against Damage to the Premises consequent upon a Latent Defect discovered and notified […]

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Navigating the changing insurance market

Navigating the changing insurance market   Across Europe and globally there is a change in the insurance market and whilst it may vary from country to country and by line of business, it is here, with the effects already evident and the industry seeing areas of difficulty for insurance buyers in classes such as professional […]

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It’s not too late to invest in a pension if you are 50+

It’s not too late to invest in a pension if you are 50+   The latest data from the Department of Health highlighted that the average life expectancy in Ireland is now 84 years for women and 80.4 years for men, so there is plenty of time to ensure your savings add up – at […]

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Inheritance Tax

Inheritance Tax   With a new coalition government now established in Ireland, talks have turned to the timely issue of inheritance tax, and whether there’s the possibility of reform?     Click to read article – Inheritance Tax                    

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Life Sciences

Life Sciences   There are numerous types of life science companies involved in the research and development of medical devices and new drugs. In general, biotech firms develop the device or drug and service organisations bring these products to the market. The exposures both business types face evolve during their lifecycle and the duration of […]

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