Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach

Update on Insurance Matters and Implementation of the Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion

4:00 pm

Photo of Michael D'ArcyMichael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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I will conclude this point by stating the working group strongly believes there is an onus on all of the insurance providers themselves to be more proactive in tackling fraud by fighting dubious claims, putting more resources into detection, building up a strong evidence basis and following up cases with the Garda at regular intervals. This reverts back to some of the insurance companies that settle too quickly and easily against the wishes of the insured person. However, as is always the case, it is for the insurance company to conclude the matter and not the insured person.