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123.ie Reviews 

2,216
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Looking at 512 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the friendly, professional staff members who make updating policies, switching cars, and handling everyday inquiries exceptionally easy, quick, and stress-free. Many individuals also highlight the competitive pricing structure and appreciate how simple it is to navigate the website for securing great insurance quotes. However, some customers also noted significant frustration regarding unexpected and steep price increases when their annual policies came up for renewal. A few people additionally experienced frustrating communication delays, mentioning difficulties receiving prompt callbacks or timely updates from support representatives when needed.

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Price

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Service

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Staff

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

In fairness they put my two daughters on the policy who are learner drivers without a load of paperwork. It is expensive though and they only get to practice on weekends if they aren’t working as they... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had to call 123.ie Insurance after making a mistake renewing my elderly Fathers Insurance online. I got speaking to an agent, his name was either Dean or Dane(sorry I didn't catch it). All I ca... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

To be honest it's nice to talk to a human,not a computer generated voice.The people I spoke to on 123.ie were very courteous, polite and professional. It was much appreciated and I would definitely co... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price, easy and quick setup of the first policy, staff very friendly and helpful in changing policy details when I upgraded my car (I even got a refund from the original policy) Sincerely recom... See more

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Company details

  1. Insurance Company
  2. Auto Insurance Agency
  3. Health Insurance Agency
  4. Home Insurance Agency
  5. Personal Insurance Company
  6. Travel Insurance Company

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123.ie launched in 2002 as the first company in Ireland offering insurance online. We've grown to become a one-stop-shop for all your insurance needs, offering Home, Car, New Driver, Travel, Health and Life Insurance cover. And, at 123.ie, we’re always trying for better - from improving our website, our products and services, trying to better our customer service, trying to better the insurance category! We don’t always get it right but that doesn’t stop us from striving for better. Customers love our offer of up to 20% off new car insurance policies online but they also tell us they really like our friendly staff, the ease of buying online with us and how nice our Rewards program is too.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. I was having difficulty with renewing online. My internet was not working properly. When I phoned up I got through straight away. The lady on the phone could not have been more helpful. I was delighted with everything.

22 February 2026
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Reply from 123.ie

Thank you for your feedback Joseph, great to hear this.-CB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Car Insurance

Competitive and an added bonus having another car insured with 123.
Helpful staff and an efficient process

21 February 2026
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Reply from 123.ie

Hi Greg, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. -CB

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely terrible experience

Absolutely terrible experience with 123go Insurance.

My car broke down on Friday. It’s an automatic and it suddenly stopped while I was driving. Then it started again, then stopped again. I contacted breakdown assistance and AA came out that same day. The technician rebooted something on his computer and told me it should be fine. He also said there was no point bringing it to a garage because he couldn’t find any fault and mentioned it was “rush hour.” I trusted his advice and drove home. To be fair, he followed me home, which I appreciated, and the car seemed okay at the time.

However, on Sunday I drove to Circle K and the exact same issue happened again — the car just stopped.

That same Sunday, I rang 123go to arrange another assistance to bring my car to a garage I trust. On Monday morning, I messaged AA and sent them the full address of the garage. I was given an appointment time of 2:30pm.

At around 2pm, I asked for an update only to be told they couldn’t take my car to the garage I had clearly provided the address for earlier. I was then informed they couldn’t bring it there because it was “not covered.” Why was this not clarified from the very beginning when I sent the address and was given a 2:30pm appointment time? This should have been made clear straight away instead of wasting my entire day.

I then rang 123go again and was told they would arrange assistance and call me back. No call was ever received.

It is absolutely ridiculous to be paying for comprehensive insurance and receive this level of service. This is my first time ever needing assistance and I have never made a claim before. The poor communication, lack of organisation, and complete failure to follow up is extremely disappointing.

23 February 2026
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Reply from 123.ie

Good morning, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I am sorry to hear you had a stressful experience. I can certainly investigate this further for you. Can you pop us an email to Info@123.ie with your details, I can then look in to this for you. -CB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy

Easy, cheaper, efficient

18 February 2026
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Reply from 123.ie

Hi Katherine, thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear this. -CB

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rip off Renewal quote

My husband had his car insurance with 123.ie last year. It is due for renewal in early February 2026. The renewal came in at €806 for a one off payment, that is €231 more than last year and a 40.2% increase. There was no claim, he has never had a claim for motor insurance and has driven for many years. Also he drives no more than 11.000Km per year. Needless to say we did not renew and went elsewhere where the policy cost little more than we paid last year. Lost another customer due to the stupid renewal quote.

18 January 2026
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Reply from 123.ie

Hi Anne, thank you for your feedback, I am sorry to hear you were unhappy with the renewal price. We do offer the best price available at the time. If you would like to discuss this further, let me know and I can arrange a callback for you to discuss this. -CB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable and cheaper

They have contacted me via email and phone as needed to keep me in the loop on the entire registration process, providing clear information at every step. Thanks, John!

12 June 2025
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Reply from 123.ie

Morning John, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. Great to hear you are happy with our service.-CB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s important for people to know that this company genuinely values its customers and strives to deliver high-quality service. The team is professional, responsive, and solution-oriented, which makes

My experience was a very pleasant one thanks to the professionalism and friendly attitude of the team. Communication was clear and prompt, and any questions or concerns were handled seriously and efficiently. It’s clear that this company places strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and the quality of the services provided.

I believe the company does very well in terms of organization, attention to detail, and customer focus. Additionally, transparency and the willingness to find effective solutions are aspects that positively set the company apart.

As constructive feedback, they could continue investing in improving the digital experience or in more proactive communication with customers to make interactions even smoother.

Overall, it was a very good experience that I would confidently recommend to others.

12 February 2026
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Reply from 123.ie

Hi Sebastian, thank you for taking the time to provide your detailed feedback. We really appreciate this and are delighted to hear you are happy to recommend our services. -CB

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You put my insurance up by about 400…

You put my insurance up by about 400 euro but didn’t give a good reason.

10 February 2026
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Reply from 123.ie

Hi Terry, I am sorry to hear you were unhappy with your renewal price. We do offer the very best price available to us at the time. If you would like to discuss this further, pop us an email to Info@123.ie and I can arrange a callback for you. -CB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super car insurance policy

Super car insurance policy, with everything I want, for a fantastic price.

7 October 2025
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Reply from 123.ie

Morning, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. -CB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All good

All good! Will shop around at renewal

8 February 2026
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Reply from 123.ie

Hi Eilis, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are delighted to hear this. -CB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good company

Very good company, professional workers, good customer service, reliable company

3 February 2026
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Reply from 123.ie

Hi Agata, thank you for your feedback. This is great to hear. -CB

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