22nd February 2012

Come to our Health Insurance Clinics!

Our Health Expert Colettte O'Donohue will be in our local offices as follows and would be delighted to conduct a free review your health insurance requirements. Contact Colette on (021) 4224 855 or email health@mig.ie to make an appointment:

West End, Rathmore          Thursday 1st March       10am to 1pm

Abbey Square, Tralee        Tuesday 6th March         10am to 1pm

Castledrum, Castlemaine    Tuesday 6th March         2pm to 4pm

Barrack Street, Bantry       Wednesday 28th March  11am to 3pm

15th February 2012

Kids go free on Aviva's Family Value Plan!

From today the premium for children on Aviva's Family Value plan is €0.00 when you buy or renew an adult plan.

Click http://www.mig.ie/health/quote to get your own quick quote or phone our health expert Colette on (021) 4224 855.

13th February 2012

First Aid for Parents Training

McCarthy Insurance Group is delighted to announce its inaugural First Aid for Parents training seminar in The Clarion Hotel in Cork on Thursday 1st March 2012 at 7-45pm. The seminar will be given in conjunction with ClapHandies and Responder Training.

If you would like to attend please email Eadaoin at health@mig.ie or phone her on (021) 4224 824 as per the invitation below:

7th February 2012

Win back your premium in February, March & April 2012!

McCarthy Insurance Group is delighted to announce its new competition. All clients who pay their home, car and van premiums either in full or by direct debit this February, March and April will be automatically entered into a draw to win back their premium. This will apply to both renewal of existing policies and new policies taken out.

The three draws will take place within one week from the end of each month and each winner will be notified by post and phone and listed here on our website.

6th February 2012

Save on your health insurance by reviewing your policy excess

This is an exerpt from today's Irish Times. The full article can be found here http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/pricewatch/2012/0206/1224311325351.html?via=mr

"If someone is happy to take on an excess for in-patient care in the private and high-tech hospitals and is willing to cover a €2,000 shortfall should they need certain orthopaedic procedures, then they will be able to see the cost of a policy fall from more than €1,400 to around €800 a year, Brennan says.

He gives another example of an even greater saving that can be made. The VHI’s Forward Plan Level 2 offers money back on GP visits costs a pretty hefty €2,055 for an adult. That same level of cover, albeit with a requirement to pay the first €2,000 for orthopaedic care and an in-patient excess for day cases and overnights in private hospitals of €75, is available with Aviva for €974. A couple taking out such a policy will save over €2,100 in a single year – or the cost of the orthopaedic shortfall (which may never be needed once your joints are in good shape) in just 12 months.

“I think it is important that people remember they may never have to pay an excess. Today the message is all about how crazy the prices are but there is still good value to be found if you know where to look.”

For any queries on health insurance, please contact Colette on (021) 4224 855 or email health@mig.ie

22nd January 2012

McCarthy Insurance Group Education Award

To celebrate our 60th anniversary McCarthy Insurance Group presented a new education award at last Friday evening's Insurance Institute of Cork Annual Dinner, which was attended by over 440 insurance industry members and their guests at the Silversprings Hotel in Cork.

This was a also a particularly well suited dinner at which to do so, as our Group Communication Manager Rosaleen Mackeown is the current President of the Institute here in Cork.

Our photo below shows (L-R) our three directors Paul Kavanagh Managing Director, Brendan Harrington and Charles McCarthy with Rosaleen.

Pictured below (L-R) is Group Chairman Charles McCarthy, Rosaleen Mackeown, Karena Devane, joint recipient of the award, Bertie Cuffe collecting the cup on behalf of Johanna Lane and Philip Smith, President of the Insurance Institute of Ireland.

22nd December 2011

McCarthy Insurance Group Celebrates its 60th Anniversary!

With the group celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2012, we are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring all 7 races in Cork Racecourse in Mallow on 2nd January next.

20th December 2011

Be Winter Ready with http://www.winterready.ie/

The Office of Emergency Planning has launched the above new website, which is full of useful advice and contact numbers. In the unfortunate event that you need to make a claim, please click here to find the contact details you'll need.

12th December 2011

McCarthy Insurance Group's Christmas Colouring Competition 2011

We were delighted with the response to our inaugural Christmas card colouring competition. We got almost 750 entries from children and schools all over Munster in particular, with one entry from as far afield as Monaghan!

The winners were as follows:

1st place        Amy Smith from Clonakilty

2nd place       Adam Welch from Crosshaven

3rd place       Jim White from Myrtleville

Below is Amy's drawing on the front of our 2011 Christmas card, so well done Amy!

And here is Amy receiving her prize:

(L-R) Susan Handbridge, Principal Kilgarriffe NS, David Buttimer MIG Dunmanway, Clodagh Nicholson Amy's teacher, Amy Smith, Henry Smith and Ian Smith.

Here is Adam Welch from Crosshaven receiving his 2nd prize from Sean O'Riordan, our branch manager in South Mall

22nd November 2011

McCarthy Insurance Group Race Day, 2nd January 2012

McCarthy Insurance Group is delighted to announce the date of its race day for 2012. To mark our 60th anniversary we will sponsor all seven races on the day, on what promises to be a super day's racing.

25th October 2011

How to protect your home from flooding

We are experiencing increased incidents of flash flooding and prolonged rainfall, which can cause major damage to an unprotected home.

1. Visually check the roof of your home for any damage and or missing slates and flashings. Flat roofs are particularly vulnerable to damage.

2. With roof coverings where you have any concern, have them inspected by a professional and arrange for repairs or replacement where necessary.

3. Keep all gutters, drainpipes and gullies around your home clear of leaves and other debris. This will prevent any water build-up allowing water to flow away quickly.

4. If you live in a flood prone area you need to;

·                                         Check what contingency plans your Local Authority has in place.

·                                         Be aware of any local flood warnings and evacuation procedures.

·                                         Get to know the contact numbers of your local emergency services.

·                                         Consider providing flood barriers to all ground floor openings including 

                      below ground floor air vents. It may be necessary to fit barriers across 

                      gateways or openings in boundary walls.

·                                         Consider fitting non-return valves on underground drains & sewers.

·                                         Have access to sandbags for emergency use.

·                                         Consider installing intervening walls or banks.

5. If flooding is inevitable, there are basic steps you can take

   (but only if it is safe for you  do so)

·                                         Move possessions to an upstairs location or safely stack them.

·                                         Unplug electrical appliances and turn off electrical power.

·                                         Turn off water supplies at the mains.

6. When water subsides;

·                                         Remove and dry out any damaged floor coverings and possessions.

·                                         Proceed with any emergency repairs that help minimise damage.

·                                         Have the electrical system checked for safety

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4th October 2011

Our South Mall office celebrated its 20th anniversary this afternoon. Unfortunately our first South Mall employee, Sean O'Riordan had to join the festivities by telephone, so the photo above shows Cormac Cahil cutting the cake on his behalf. The office which was the second office the group opened outside of Fermoy at the time, has grown from four employees in 1991 to over 40 in 2011, while the group now has 12 local offices all over Munster and in Dublin.

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20th September 2011

McCarthy Insurance Group proudly sponsor Employer Awareness Event

There’s no better time than now to recognise diversity as a key contributor to business success, was the clear message to over 150 Cork employers at last night’s Employer Awareness Event hosted by Fás funded Employability Services Cork and McCarthy Insurance Group in Silver Springs.

The evening offered local employers the opportunity to explore best practice in the inclusion of people with diverse needs in the workplace. Kathleen Lynch TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Equality and Mental Health officially launched the event and said “In the current difficult economic climate we must create a more inclusive labour market in order to strengthen Ireland’s future economic and social growth and provide opportunities for the unemployed and marginalized groups including people with disabilities”.

The event was proudly sponsored by McCarthy Insurance Group. Group Product Development Manager Peter Kirwan spoke to the gathering on how employing people with disabilities does not affect a company’s insurance and how the group with its focus on local service through its network of offices is an expert on insuring all companies, including not for profit, charities and community organisations.

As a non- profit organisation, over the past 10 years Fás funded Employability Services Cork has worked directly with over 600 employers from multinationals to sole traders, providing advice and information on recruiting, retaining and supporting employees with a disability or long term illness.

Also in attendance on the night were representatives from IBEC, Cork Chamber of Commerce, Quintas, Cork Business Association, Heineken Ireland, Stryker, Kepak, Fota Island Resort, IITD Southern Chapter, Kanchi, Fás Services to Business, Local Employment Service, National Learning Network, PWDI, Shine and IASE.

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31st August 2011

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11th August 2011

Gavin Cadogan from Ballyphehane thought he was the victim of a prank call recently, when he heard that he had won back his first year's motor premium of €1,375 from McCarthy Insurance Group. He is pictured below receiving his cheque from Paul Kavanagh MD of McCarthy Insurance Group and Dermot Sargent, COO of Bestquote.ie

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