Premium costs are soaring so now is a good time to assess your current plan or change insurer

MRI scans can be accessed at urgent care clinics. Photo: Getty

MRI scans can be accessed at urgent care clinics. Photo: Getty

With almost one million people set to renew their health insurance between now and March, most will react in dismay to the inevitable higher premiums being sought.

Patrick Brennan, of NFP Ireland, a professional services firm specialising in insurance, said the cost of providing health cover has risen by up to 18pc in the past year.