Making an Insurance Claim

McCarthy Insurance Group compares and contrasts the offerings of different insurers to ensure that you have the cover you require. If you have an emergency, all you need to do is call McCarthy Insurance Group. We know that this is when you need us most. We can work on your behalf and will often negotiate with your insurance company to settle your claim.

Report a claim

Frequently Asked Questions

Motor Claims Contact Information

In the event of a motor insurance claim, our specialist claims partner DAS will handle your claim, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Simply phone 1890 923 367

Windscreen Claims Contact Information

Call 1890 44 52 77 or click here

For DAS Breakdown Assist please phone:

Ireland
1890 670 670

UK & NI
0800 404 9206

How can McCarthy Insurance Group help?

We can assist you if you need to make a claim or if a claim is not settled in your favour, we can help you to appeal the decision.

Before making a claim:

* Check the excess you have to pay yourself. You will not be able to claim for amounts less than the excess.
* If the claim is small, consider whether it is worth making a claim. If you make a claim, you may lose your no claims bonus

Claim Settlement Information

Insurers normally settle claims by cheque, payable to you.

Personal injury claims – what to do if you have an accident

In cases that involve another party, such as a traffic accident:

* Report the matter to the Gardaí immediately.
* Advise McCarthy Insurance Group straight away.

In the case of your claim going to court check if you have legal expenses cover on your policy so that you do not pay for services that you are already covered for.

Can my claim be refused?

Although we will often negotiate with your insurance company to settle your claim your claim can be refused for a reasons including:

* What you are claiming for is not covered by your policy
* One of the conditions in your policy is not met, for example, you have not reported an accident to the Gardaí
* Your insurer has evidence that you did not fill in your initial application form accurately or truthfully

See more information at: www.nca.ie

Motor Breakdown Assistance Numbers

Company	Rescue Type	Phone number
Allianz	Roadside Rescue – Comprehensive cover only	1800 77 9999
Aviva	Aviva Rescue	1800 44 8888
Asgard	Asgard Rescue	1890 24 73 65
ARB	DAS Drive Assistance Extra	1890 67 06 70
Axa	Motor Rescue	1890 247 365
ARAG	Drive Assistance “Gold”	1890 67 06 70
Kennco	DAS Drive Assistance Extra	014998316
MIG	DAS Drive Assistance “Gold”	1890 67 06 70
RSA	Roadside Assistance	01 832 8358
Sertus	Motor Assistance	1800 417 270
Zurich	Breakdown Assistance	1890 208 408
Liberty	Motor Breakdown Assistance	1800 706 080
Patrona	Breakdown Assistance	1800 806 800
BUMP	Motor Breakdown Assistance	1800 812 228
Footprint	Breakdown Assist	01 9089030
N. Ireland	Driver Assistance	0800 404 9206
U.K.	Driver Assistance	0800 731 5123