These counties claimed most on house insurance last year

Thu, 16 Jun, 2016 - 12:17

Homes in Wexford, Louth, Meath and Longford had the highest value claims on their house insurance last year.

A survey shows that Dublin was in ninth place on the list (average claim €3,467), while residents in Mayo claimed for the least theft last year (€650). Homeowners in Cork claimed an average of €3,208.

AA Home Insurance, which conducted the research, is advising people to lock up their valuables before setting off on holiday.

The average house insurance claim last year was €3,500.

The highest average theft claim, which combines the cost of damage to the home and items stolen, was made by homeowners in Co Wexford at €6,624. Co. Louth came in at second place with burglars causing damage and making off with valuables in claims worth an average of €6,286, while counties Meath (€5,348) and Longford (€4,663) followed behind.

County-by-county breakdown:

WEXFORD - € 6,624

LOUTH - 6,286

MEATH - 5,348

LONGFORD - 4,663

LEITRIM - €4,639

LAOIS - €4,042

OFFALY - € 3,953

WICKLOW - € 3,513

DUBLIN - € 3,467

ROSCOMMON - 3,400

GALWAY - 3,233