It has been a tough 18 months for businesses across the country as they went in and out of lockdowns.  

Could small businesses be facing more challenges with their insurance premiums due to pandemic claims?  

Damien Langan, owner of Langan’s Home and Garden Centre in Belmullet in Mayo and Jonathan Hehir, Managing Director of CFM Group Insurance chatted about the issue. 

Damien's insurance premium in 2020 was €1,123, but he was quoted nearly €4,300 for this year.

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