Effective 31st March 2025, the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 will require all customers to provide the driver licence numbers for each driver listed on a motor insurance policy. This new legislation applies to all new and existing policies, and you will be required to provide the driver licence number for both the policyholder and any named drivers. Key Information: Driver Number Requirement: To comply with this new legal requirement, starting from 31st March 2025 KennCo will not be...
Understanding what impacts your car insurance is crucial for keeping your premiums affordable. As 2025 approaches, understanding the industry's latest trends and strategies becomes increasingly important. KennCo's comprehensive guide is designed to help you stay informed and save on your car insurance in the coming year. Understanding Car Insurance in 2025 The car insurance sector is experiencing significant changes, influenced by advancements in technology, evolving legal frameworks, and changing consumer expectations. Knowing what impacts your car insurance is crucial for...
Buying a new car can be costly, so it's important to ensure that you're making the right decision before you splash out on a new car. Do You Really Need a Brand New Car One of the biggest factors affecting the value of your car is depreciation. A brand new car's value drops as soon as it leaves the garage for the first time. It may be worth weighing up whether the benefits of buying a new car are worth...
Luckily in Ireland, we don't see heavy snow showers very often except maybe an odd day of snow during the winter months which usually results in nothing more than a lot of people discussing the weather. But we can experience very cold temperatures and occasionally get hit with heavy snow storms or wintry conditions, so it's important to know how to react appropriately. Clear Driveways & Paths If the weather is forecasting very cold, icy or snowy conditions, stock up...
We are now well into the winter months, and we are coming to the colder end of the year. Winter can be a lovely time of the year but it also brings weather conditions you need to be wary of. Driving conditions can be a lot more complicated in colder weather, and there is nothing to stop this. You can only make sure that you and your car are ready to face these road conditions. Tips For Getting Your Car...
Your car’s windscreen wipers serve an important function when driving, they help you to keep visibility in poor and wet conditions and help to keep you safe on the road.Due to wear-and-tear, weather conditions, cleaning sprays, or build up of dirt, windscreen wiper blades can wear down over time. If you notice that your wipers aren’t clearing your windshield fully then it’s probably time to replace them. Drivers can also fail the NCT if their wipers are damaged, missing or...
Winter in Ireland brings with it a set of challenges for drivers. Shorter days and darker mornings and nights, combined with bad weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, snow, and ice, can make it difficult to stay in control of your vehicle. Having decent and properly maintained tyres can often make a life-saving difference for you and others on the road. In our comprehensive winter tyre guide, we offer insights, tips, and expert advice to ensure your safety on...
A no-claims bonus is where a driver receives a discount on their premium based on the number of years they've held a car insurance policy without making a claim. The more years you've had without an accident, the higher the discount you'll receive. Only the person who has taken out a policy in their name can earn a no-claims bonus. @kenncoinsurance What is a NCB in Ireland? #insurance #insurancetiktok #carinsurance #fyp ♬ original sound - KennCo Insurance Usually, the max...
Halloween is thought to have originated in Ireland & Scotland when the Celtic people celebrated the Ancient Festival of Samhain. The Pagan Festival of Samhain (summer’s end) was held around the end of October to mark the end of the summer months, the harvest and the beginning of winter. It was also a time to ward off evil spirits and a time to remember the dead, including saints (hallows) and martyrs. Bonfires were lit as their flames and ashes were deemed to...
KennCo Insurance have teamed up with Fórsa Fórsa was formed in January 2018 after members of IMPACT, the Civil, Public and Services Union (CPSU), and the Public Service Executive Union (PSEU) voted to form a new trade union together. KennCo Insurance are offering Fórsa members a special discount on their travel insurance. KennCo are offering Fórsa members Annual Multi-Trip travel insurance for just €59. Included in this price is cover for your partner and children too.* KennCo Travel Insurance has a...
