Insurance

Australian travel is on an exciting upturn according to Tourism Research Australia. We're back to pre-pandemic levels in terms of domestic trips and spending, with a 30% and 57% year-on-year increase, respectively. The real story, however, lies in where we’re going.

Sixty-five per cent of Australian consumers would switch to insurers offering greener policies if given the chance, a report by data and software company Solera shows. 

The Australian government is calling for public input on the 2019 moratorium related to genetic testing in life insurance. This policy specifically prohibits insurers from requiring applicants to undergo genetic testing. Additionally, it restricts insurers from demanding you disclose the results of existing genetic test results for policies under specific coverage limits.

In a landmark move, the New South Wales government, led by Premier Chris Minns, has announced a major shift in how emergency services will be funded, promising to replace the levy on home insurance with a wider, state-wide contribution method.

If you or someone in your household has got their heart set on a fur baby this Christmas, it’s also time to start thinking about Pet Insurance.