(at 14/01/21)
The Covid-19 situation continues to evolve which necessitates changes to how you and your clients are transacting business. At KennCo we have reverted to home working for most staff but otherwise its business as usual. Our normal service levels are being maintained and all our staff are available to help you in any way they can by phone and email.
We have implemented the following changes
To reflect the delay in driver testing we have improved our competitive positioning for Provisional Licence Drivers on our Unique product.
Our Choice car product now includes an option to include young additional drivers.
And KennCo continue to
- Cover working from home on our Home Insurance products assuming the work is clerical in nature. Cover will apply for personal office equipment such as laptops, computers etc. in the contents section of the Home policy up to stated limits. The business equipment used (e.g. laptop) provided by an employer is not covered, however in most cases it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure their equipment is insured away from the office premises.
- KennCo recognise that voluntary organisations play a crucial role in the current crisis and are committed to waiving any restrictions relating to volunteer driving within their motor insurance policies to help protect the most vulnerable in society.
Our specialist Commercial Lines and Motor Trade Teams are available by phone and e-mail and are committed to dealing with all submissions within 48 hours of receiving an enquiry. If urgent do not hesitate to phone
(at 29/04/20)
Business as usual continues at KennCo Underwriting
The Covid-19 situation is constantly changing and evolving. At KennCo normal service levels are being maintained and all our staff are available to help you in any way they can by phone and email.
Following the guidance issued by Insurance Ireland on 10th April to help customers we have updated our guidelines in key areas of concern to your clients.
Personal Lines
The specific proposals are:
- For the duration of the Covid-19 crisis KennCo Home Insurance products will cover working from home assuming the work is clerical in nature. Cover will apply for their personal office equipment such as laptops, computers etc. in the contents section of the Home policy up to stated limits. The business equipment used (e.g. Laptop) provided by their employer is likely not to be covered, however in most cases is the responsibility of the employer for ensuring their equipment is insured away from the office premises.
- KennCo recognise that voluntary organisations play a crucial role in the current crisis and are committed to waiving any restrictions relating to volunteer driving within their motor insurance policies to help protect the most vulnerable in society.
- Priority for HSE professionals is agreed to include – free breakdown service, courtesy car if required, priority for repairs and claims, free enhanced personal belongings cover. Motor cover while driving a loaned car from an SIMI garage.
- NCT / Driving licence – KennCo will accept the 4 months extension as agreed.
- KennCo are commitment to deal fairly and flexibly with customers in financial distress.
Commercial Lines
The specific proposals are:
- KennCo will deal with requests to reduce premiums for business customers to reflect reduced level of exposure as a result of Covid-19 restrictions for EL / PL and suspension of MT policies on a case by case basis.
- Cover will be maintained for unoccupied commercial buildings/ premises not in use due to Covid-19 restriction. Appropriate supervision and security of the premises is required. This is subject to periodic review.
- KennCo Insurers will deal with requests for a change of property use during the crisis for business impacted by Covid-19 restrictions.
KennCo continue to monitor this evolving situation and are committed to providing Brokers and clients with the flexibility and assistance necessary to navigate through these troubled times.
Remember all our products are underwritten by financially strong rated Insurers so there is one less thing for you and your clients to be concerned with in this difficult time.
