CAR INSURANCE · AGES 17–24

Young driver car insurance

Reliable cover for drivers aged 17+, in your own name or as a named driver, with flexible monthly payments and your named-driver experience taken into account.

Save up to 10% — full-time student discount

Why choose KennCo?

As a young or learner driver in Ireland, finding reliable insurance can feel like an uphill battle. We’re committed to supporting young drivers to become safe, responsible motorists, and to making it as easy as possible to get on the road. We offer great-value cover for drivers aged 17 and above, whether that’s a policy in your own name or as a named driver, with flexible payment options tailored to new drivers.

STUDENTS · SAVE 10%

10% discount for students

Full-time student in an Irish university? You can get up to 10% off your car insurance policy. Rent, books and a social life add up — your insurance doesn’t have to. T&C apply.

  • 1 Complete an online quote
  • 2 Call us with your reference
  • 3 Get your discount applied
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    Quote online any time, or talk it through with our Dublin-based team during office hours.

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    01 499 8316 9:00-17:00

Included

What's included

Young driver car insurance benefits
  • Windscreen protection

    Windscreen cover included for all comprehensive policies.

  • 24-hour assistance

    Breakdown assistance including home start.

  • Legal expenses

    Legal expenses cover as standard.

  • Voluntary excess discounts

    Reduce your premium by adding on a voluntary excess.

  • Personal accident cover

    Personal accident & medical expenses included.

  • Protected no-claims

    No loss of no-claims bonus for fire or theft claims.

Young driver insurance FAQs

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Yes — we offer a 10% student discount for full-time students in an Irish university, and we take previous named-driver experience into account on your quote.

Start a quote online any time from our car insurance journey, or call 01 499 8316 during office hours and we'll talk it through with you.

Yes. After we price your quote you can pay in full by card or choose monthly finance, subject to eligibility. Finance rates are confirmed before payment.

Call Claims Assist on 01 409 2600 and select option 4 as soon as you can, even if you are not at fault. Out-of-hours motor: 01 409 2605.

Premiums reflect risk. Things that often help include a smaller engine, keeping a clean licence, building no-claims years, declaring a realistic mileage, paying annually, parking securely, a higher voluntary excess, and named-driver experience. A 10% student discount is available for full-time students at an Irish university.

Usually where you have been listed as a named driver on someone else's policy. Ask your previous insurer for a named-driving-experience letter showing the dates you were covered and any claims. We take that experience into account on your quote.

KennCo offers cover for drivers aged 17 and above, whether that's a policy in your own name or as a named driver. Eligibility and pricing depend on your licence, vehicle and claims history.

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