2025 marks the first year KennCo Underwriting Limited is reporting on its Gender Pay Gap, as we now fall within the scope of organisations with 50 or more employees under the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021. Our report shows that while pay and bonus participation is broadly equal between men and women, a gender pay gap exists due to the distribution of men and women across different levels of our workforce. Men are currently overrepresented in senior, higher paid...
KennCo Insurance is delighted to announce its official sponsorship of The Irish FIRE Podcast, hosted by Michael Houghton, for 2025. Since 2018, Michael has been a leading voice in Ireland’s Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) community. Through his popular podcast and blog, he documents his family’s personal journey towards financial independence, sharing both the challenges and successes along the way. With the simple goal of inspiring others to live more intentionally, take control of their finances and create more freedom...
Following the publication of a new report on motorcyclist safety from the Road Safety Authority (RSA), KennCo Insurance is issuing an urgent appeal to all car, van and young drivers to increase their awareness of motorcyclists on Irish roads. The ‘Motorcyclist Spotlight Report’ provides a detailed analysis of collision data between 2020 and 2024. Its findings highlight specific dangers and trends that motorists need to understand in order to protect more vulnerable road users. Key findings from the RSA report...
As students across Ireland prepare to head to college, KennCo Insurance is urging young drivers and their parents to be aware of key road safety and potential insurance issues. With official data highlighting increased risks for younger motorists, understanding the rules is essential to ensure they are safe and properly insured. Data from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) consistently shows that road users aged 16-24 are the highest-risk group on Irish roads. This risk can be heightened when young people...
KennCo Insurance is excited to announce the addition of Brendan Tierney, a highly respected Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) from Sligo, as our new brand ambassador for learner drivers. With a passion for supporting new drivers, KennCo is thrilled to have Brendan join the team to help guide and empower Ireland's next generation of safe, confident drivers. Brendan has been an Approved Driving Instructor since 2011, running a successful driving school in Sligo town. Known for his calm, student-focused teaching style,...
The number of uninsured private vehicles on Irish roads has halved since the introduction of the Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID), according to recent research from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI). Figures from the MIBI revealed that in 2024 there were 101,881 uninsured vehicles being driven on Irish roads. In 2022, this figure was 187,000 (four times higher than the EU average) and the new research suggests an almost 50% drop in that number. This is a significant...
KennCo Insurance is proud to announce a new partnership with Carzone.ie for 2025. The partnership will see KennCo take over the Learner Hub section of Ireland’s most popular car sales platform to provide young drivers with practical guidance and information to help them start their driving journey confidently. As part of this collaboration, KennCo will take over Carzone’s Learner Hub to provide advice and insights to young and new drivers. Starting in May 2025, KennCo will be publishing content aimed...
Motorists across Ireland can face significant differences in car insurance costs depending on where they live. Our recent data has revealed the Irish counties with the most expensive car insurance costs, with some regions of the country seeing the cost of their premiums exceed well above the average! While the cost of car insurance generally differs based on a number of different factors, drivers across Ireland can also expect to pay a higher or lower average premium based on their...
Effective from March 31, 2025, all motorists in Ireland are legally required to provide their unique driver number, along with those of any named drivers listed on their policy, when purchasing or renewing car insurance. This stems from changes to the Road Traffic Act 2023 aimed at improving road safety and reducing the number of uninsured drivers on Irish roads. The Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) estimates that there were close to 188,000 uninsured vehicles on roads across Ireland...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has reported a 4% decrease in road deaths for 2024. Statistics from the RSA show that a total of 174 people lost their lives on Irish roads last year, which is down from 181 road deaths recorded in 2023. While the 4% decrease is a positive development, the RSA maintained that the number of fatalities remains far too high and reiterated the need for continued road safety efforts and awareness to reduce the number of...
