Women's Car Insurance

Q: What is Step-back No Claims Discount?

This optional extra allows you to Step-Back your No Claims Discount, which means that in the event of a single claim, you keep part of your discount. We will reduce your No Claims Discount as follows. AIG policies: 55% to 30%, 50% to 30%, 40% to 20% or 30% to 10%. Aviva policies: 50% to 20%, 40% to 10% or 30% or less to nil. FBD policies: 75% to 55%, 70% to 55%, 65% to 55% or 55% to nil, 35% to nil

Q: What is Protected No Claims Discount?

For an extra premium, this option allows you to have up to two unlimited claims in a three year period, without losing your No Claims Discount. (We will not take account of windscreen damage or fire or theft claims.)

Q: What is Protected No Claims Discount with Step-Back?

For an extra premium, this option allows you to have up to two unlimited claims in a three year period, without losing your No Claims Discount. (We will not take account of windscreen damage or fire or theft claims.) For subsequent claims, Step-Back No Claims Discount applies.

Q: When will I receive my insurance certificate?

Once you have arranged payment terms and returned all of the necessary documentation to An Post Insurance, your certificate of insurance will be issued.

Enjoy up to 75% No Claims Discount* Get Quote *75% no claims discount is available if claims free for 5 years. Of the four car insurance providers available to An Post Insurance customers, this discount is available on policies provided by FBD Insurance plc only. Acceptance criteria, T&Cs apply, subject to a minimum premium. Best price online. Discounts applied consecutively, new business customers only. Discounts are available to both male and female drivers.

We're Human About Women's Car Insurance

We reward safe female drivers with great value cover. An Post Insurance is a 100% Irish-owned company, so we understand what matters most to you.

How we Help

Wallet-Friendly for Women

We know that every woman wants great value car insurance, so we offer competitive prices and an online discount to help lower the cost of cover (1).

Stress - Free Cover

We offer great cover for women drivers, with many benefits included as standard. We work with a number of insurers to help you find a policy that suits your needs.

Benefits and Bonuses

Our insurers provide a wide range of benefits including 24 hour Breakdown Assistance (2). They also offer a bonus if you are claims-free.

Real Customer Care

We're powered by people just like you, living in communities all over Ireland. Our experienced team is on hand to get you the help you need.

1) Acceptance criteria, T&Cs apply, subject to a minimum premium. Discounts are applied consecutively, new business only.
2) Breakdown Assistance is covered as standard for all policies underwritten by Aviva, AIG and FBD. For policies underwritten by Allianz, Breakdown Assistance is only included on Comprehensive cover. Refer to your Policy booklet for applicable terms and conditions relating to Breakdown Assistance Cover.

Features and Benefits

Women drivers make up more than 50% of An Post Insurance customers. We've listened to your needs, and partnered with a range of providers to offer cover and care that works for you. You can even upgrade your policy with some of our optional extras such as Open Drive, Key Cover or Motor Legal Protection (3), for added peace of mind.

Breakdown Assistance

Help is just a phone call away with our 24 Hour Breakdown Assistance service, available in Ireland and the UK (4).

Driving Other Cars

Third-party cover to drive other private cars that are not owned by you, for those occasions you may need to drive someone else’s car (5).

Windscreen Cover

Make sure you can see clearly with unlimited windscreen cover when you use our insurers' aligned repairer network (6).

Discount for No Penalty Points

Some of our insurers offer a discount to drivers who have appropriate licences, with zero penalty points for driving offences in the Rep. of Ireland (7).

3) These options are subject to an additional charge; it is not necessary to purchase these upgrades in order to purchase the policy. Open Drive is subject to driver/vehicle eligibility criteria and restrictions may apply. Keycare is administered by Keycare Assistance Limited and underwritten by MAPFRE ASISTENCIA Compania Internacional De Seguros Y Reaseguros, S.A., trading as MAWDY. This cover is available as an optional extra at a charge of €12.60. Motor Legal Protection is available as an optional extra on your Car Insurance policy, at a cost of just €15 per policy. It is not necessary to purchase this optional extra in order to purchase a Car Insurance policy. Motor Legal Protection is underwritten by ARAG Legal Protection Limited.
4) Breakdown Assistance is covered as standard for all policies underwritten by Aviva, AIG and FBD. For policies underwritten by Allianz, Breakdown Assistance is only included on Comprehensive cover. Refer to your Policy booklet for applicable terms and conditions relating to Breakdown Assistance Cover.
5) Cover is provided for eligible occupation, age and licence types only. Geographical and vehicle restrictions apply.
6) Applies to third-party fire & theft and comprehensive AIG policies and FBD policies; applies to comprehensive Aviva and Allianz policies only. Can be added to Aviva & Allianz third-party fire & theft policies at an additional charge. It is not necessary to purchase this optional extra in order to purchase a policy.
7) Available on AIG and Aviva car insurance policies only.

We value your feedback

I recently renewed my car insurance, and the process was seamless from start to finish. The team was professional, efficient, and took the time to explain my options clearly. What stood out most was their excellent customer service—friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to assist with any questions. I truly appreciated the hassle-free experience and the speediness of the process. Highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a smooth and stress-free renewal process! Angela - 11th Feb - 2025

Top 5 FAQs

We've gathered together all the details you need to better understand our affordable car insurance for women drivers. Take a look at our FAQs and learn more about how we can help you get the cover you deserve, at the price you prefer.

What is Open Driving?

Open driving is an optional cover available from An Post Insurance. Open driving allows other drivers to drive your car, with your permission, as long as they are a certain age and hold a full EU/UK licence. Driver/vehicle eligibility criteria and restrictions may apply. Please see your specific Underwriter below for further details.

AIG & Aviva Policies: Cover is provided for any person free from accidents, claims, disqualifications, endorsements and convictions, aged from 25 to 70 years holding a full EU or UK driving licence - The driver cannot have any penalty points unless they are named on the policy.

FBD Policies: Cover is provided for any person free from accidents, claims, disqualifications, endorsements and convictions, aged from 25 to 71 years holding a full Irish, UK or EU driving licence. Up to 6 Penalty Points are allowed provided they are not court awarded.

Allianz Policies: Cover is provided for any person free from accidents, claims, disqualifications, endorsements and convictions, aged between 30 to 70, holding a full clean Irish, UK or EU driving licence & no more than 6 penalty points or 2 fixed charge notices.

It is not necessary to purchase this optional extra in order to purchase a Car Insurance policy.

What is Step-back No Claims Discount?

Step-back No Claims Discount is an optional extra, which allows you to keep part of your no claims discount in the event of a single claim.

Allianz policies, Stepback included as standard. For full breakdown of their NCD scales please see their policy booklet here.

For AIG, Aviva & FBD your No Claims Discount will reduce as follows:

AIG policies

55% to 30%,
50% to 30%,
40% to 20% or
30% to 10%

Aviva policies

50% to 20%,
40% to 10% or
30% or less to nil

FBD policies

75% to 55%,
70% to 55%,
65% to 55% or
55% to nil
35% to nil

It is not necessary to purchase this optional extra in order to purchase a Car Insurance policy.

What is Protected No Claims Discount?

For an additional premium, our protected No Claims Discount option allows you to have either one or two unlimited claims in a three year period, without losing your No Claims Discount depending on your policy underwriter. (We will not take account of windscreen, fire or theft claims.)

For each policy underwriter's No Claims Discount scale please see their policy booklet in our Document & Forms page.

It is not necessary to purchase this optional extra in order to purchase a Car Insurance policy.

What is Protected No Claims Discount with Step-Back?

For an additional premium, and depending on your Policy Underwriter, Protected No Claims Discount with Step-Back option allows you to have either one or two unlimited claims in a three-year period, without losing your No Claims Discount. (We will not take account of windscreen, fire or theft claims.)

For subsequent claims, the Step-Back No Claims Discount will then apply.

For each policy underwriter's No Claims Discount scale please see their policy booklet in our Document & Forms page.

It is not necessary to purchase this optional extra in order to purchase a Car Insurance policy.

When will I receive my Car Insurance certificate?

Your certificate of insurance will be issued once you have arranged payment terms and returned all of the necessary documentation to An Post Insurance.