Car insurance news and advice

While the world’s attention has been focussed on COVID-19, something big has been happening in the world of car insurance. The industry is undergoing somewhat of a shake-up that promises exciting new ways to save money and drive better value out of your insurance policy.

New on the scene, Aussie car insurance providers Huddle, Poncho Insurance, Stella and UbiCar are on a mission to prove that getting cover for your wheels doesn’t have to be complicated. 

More than 30% of young Queensland drivers don’t know what their comprehensive car insurance policy covers, according to a recent study from QLD car insurer RACQ. This can be pretty costly any way you look at it. If you’re underinsured, you could end up having to cover massive costs after an accident. Or you could be paying for additional features on a comprehensive plan which simply don’t apply to your circumstances.This got us thinking: how much does the average person know about car insurance when they start driving? Unless you’re a total motorhead or vintage car enthusiast, you may not have a complete understanding.So, to get you on the road to the right level of cover, here are answers to some of the biggest car insurance questions.

While the world’s attention has been focussed on COVID-19, something big has been happening in the world of car insurance. The industry is undergoing somewhat of a shake-up that promises exciting new ways to save money and drive better value out of your insurance policy.

Everybody loves a bargain, whether it’s scoring a new outfit on sale or saving money on car insurance.

Get pumped for the 2020 Mozo People’s Choice Awards. We’ve asked Australians to rate their banking, insurance and household service providers, and give serious snaps to the best of the bunch. 

Polly, Genie, Xavier, Bee and Freud might sound like characters in a funky new cartoon, but they’re actually the names of very responsible bots, designed to help run fintech insurance company Huddle. Each bot specialises in a different task and together they work to make the whole insurance process quicker, easier to manage and less stressful.

While the last few months have been extremely trying for many people around the world, at the very least we can now say that we have a newfound respect for healthcare workers and those on the frontline keeping us safe.

With many vehicles confined to garages as the need to drive diminishes during COVID-19, your car insurance may also be lying idle. Mozo Director Kristy Lamont says car insurers are undoubtedly seeing a decline in claims and should pass on the savings to customers.

If your wheels have been gathering dust in the garage due to COVID-19, then you might be interested to hear there could be a silver lining to your current lack of adventure.