Government approve draft of a bill to clamp down on car insurance industry

The bill would help keep an eye on the car insurance industry.

The government has approved the drafting of a bill which would empower the Central Bank to collect data on payouts.

The setting up of the National Claims Information Database is ultimately aimed at driving down the cost of cover.

CEO of Insurance Ireland Kevin Thompson says it's something the industry has been calling for, for some time.

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