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Vote YES for Equality……Appoint Balcombes

The contract of insurance is an inherently un-equal one when it comes to making a claim. The warm and happy relationships depicted in Insurers’ advertising campaigns are set aside and the Insurer/Claimant relationship is no longer ‘personal’…… it’s business. On … Continue reading

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Insurance headache at ‘Store It’ facility

A major blaze in the Store It facility in Ballymount off the M50 in Dublin has destroyed the building and the contents of the storage units. More than 50 firefighters have been battling the fire since the alarm was raised … Continue reading

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Balcombes Thinkpiece

In an age where the principles of light-touch regulation have been shown to fail Irish consumers, there are still aspects of the Consumer Protection Code, and industry practices within the Irish Insurance market, that are geared towards ‘light-touch’. There is … Continue reading

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Fire Insurance Claims

Most people know that Loss Assessors are very busy every time there is severe weather, but they forget that fires happen all year ’round. Unfortunately there are fires in homes and commercial premises every day of the year. Every year … Continue reading

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Help!……I need somebody

Definition of ‘HELP’: “to make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering them one’s services or resources”. As an Insurance industry, we need to offer HELP, not wait until it’s too late, or someone is screaming … Continue reading

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Let’s skip Friday 13th… and go straight to February 14th

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Why Balcombes?

When a property burns down, the owner needs pro-consumer independent advice to ensure their interests are protected.  They need expert help.  How can anyone know what they are entitled to claim for or how to go about it?  Click here … Continue reading

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Balcombes January Sale

FIRE CLAIMS – SALE NOW ON Balcombes January “Fire Claim” Sale.  Get up to 25% discount on all fire damage claims up to 31st January.  We offer the best rates in Ireland on all fire damage claims with up to … Continue reading

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Business Interruption

For an Insurance Broker whose client’s business is damaged by fire the initial concern is the material damage claim. However, a significant issue is the ongoing loss of profit and increased costs that arise while normal trading is affected by the insured event. A businesss interruption claim requires specialist knowledge and expertise to ensure a successful outcome. Continue reading

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Insurance for Water Leak Charges

What happens if your property suffers a burst pipe and there is a sizeable bill for metered water that may have been flowing un-detected for some time?  Will Irish Water be willing to waive or discount such a bill?  Will … Continue reading

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