Midlands County Among Most Expensive For Car Insurance

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Chill's Car Insurance Price Index ranks the average premium rate per county.

A midlands county ranks among the most expensive for car insurance in the country.

Motorists in Offaly are hit with an average rate of €653, the fifth highest in Ireland, according to research by Chill Insurance.

That's followed by a €637 fee in Laois, and €602 in Westmeath.

Dacia is the cheapest car brand to insure, with an average price of €515.

Chill's Car Insurance Price Index says motorists in rural counties are more likely to face a higher premium price, due to a higher number of claims.

Niall Dempsey from C and E Finance was speaking to Will Faulkner on Midlands Today about how they decide on the rates:

You can find the full report here.

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