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Ireland: Insurance Compensation Fund levy (ICF) rate change from 2026

Edit Buliczka
October 17, 2025

The Central Bank of Ireland has ratified a reduction in the Insurance Compensation Fund (ICF) levy from 2% to 1%, effective 1 January 2026. This change follows the Bank’s annual review of the Fund’s financial state and reflects improved projections for its income and reserves. This decision has been made pursuant to Section 6 of the amended Insurance Act, 1964.

The reduced 1% rate applies to any gross premiums received by the insurers in respect of premiums received for relevant risks in Ireland on or after 1 January 2026.

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Edit Buliczka

Edit Buliczka is a Regulatory General Counsel at Sovos EMEA specializing in Insurance Premium Tax. A Hungarian registered tax expert and chartered accountant with a background at Deloitte, KPMG, and AIG, she has been with Sovos since 2016, tracking IPT legislative changes across Europe.
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