Insurance for Renovation/Self-build

tedimc · 10-07-2013 4:15pm #1

Has anyone managed to get this lately? I've tried all the previously identified options here from boards:

Frost are no longer doing it as they are in the middle of changing underwriter.
Hooper Dolan no longer offer it.
Munster Group only do it for new-builds.
Allianz & FBD don't do it.
AIB might, but it won't cover liability.

Most urgently I need insurance to draw down on the mortgage which has to cover Fire & damage, but I'm even struggling to get this as the house is not really livable at the moment, so regular house insurance won't cover it.

But once works starts I'll also need liability, theft, etc.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

tred · 11-07-2013 10:55am

tedimc wrote: »

Has anyone managed to get this lately? I've tried all the previously identified options here from boards:
Frost are no longer doing it as they are in the middle of changing underwriter.

Hooper Dolan no longer offer it.

Munster Group only do it for new-builds.

Allianz & FBD don't do it.

AIB might, but it won't cover liability.

Most urgently I need insurance to draw down on the mortgage which has to cover Fire & damage, but I'm even struggling to get this as the house is not really livable at the moment, so regular house insurance won't cover it.

But once works starts I'll also need liability, theft, etc.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

PM SENT

john_cappa · 11-07-2013 1:05pm

tred wrote: »

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Can u send same to me pls.

babs2 · 18-07-2013 10:29am

could you please pm me too

Curious Geroge · 24-07-2013 2:33pm

Got best price of arachas.ie a couple of weeks ago

Hooper Dolan seem to be underwritten by Frost (as were many others) but as you mentioned, its not currently available (may be back online again though).

hexosan · 24-07-2013 3:25pm

Hooper Doolan are still doing it
Frost will be back in the market in a month theyre changing underwriters
Keystone, Campion, FBD, Travelers are all offering self build insurance.

Hooper Doolan & travelers are quoting through Optis who are underwritten by Catlin Ins.

Keystone get their quotes from Arachas so if you get a quote off one the other wont quote.

chunkyboy · 24-07-2013 9:22pm

can I just ask... is there any insurance to cover the actual building during renovations? hoping to build on an extension to the rear of my house but have nightmares about the place falling down!!!!

trellheim · 27-07-2013 10:26pm

Yes. My broker arranged it for me, no problems. You prob won't find this service directly from insurers we went demented trying to get it. . Ring a broker. I recommend Glennons in Portobello .