Irish Life to raise health insurance premiums by 5% from January

Irish Life to raise health insurance premiums by 5% from January

Latest increase follows October hikes by Laya and VHI Irish Life has announced it will increase health insurance premiums by an average of 5 percent from January, putting additional pressure on family budgets in the new year. The premium increase will apply to all customers renewing their policies in 2026 as well as new customers … Read more

Health insurance affordability under threat as premiums spike 12%

Health insurance affordability under threat as premiums spike 12%

Irish households faced a substantial increase in health insurance costs last year, with premiums jumping by almost €146 despite a slowdown in insurance claims, according to the industry regulator. The annual market report from the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) revealed that insurers collected an additional €400 million from premiums in 2024 compared to 2023, as … Read more