Car insurance news and advice

Insurance is a vital product, but despite its importance it is an area many people put-off properly investigating. This could be because choosing the right insurance products can often be a complicated process. 

Insurance is all about risk. When taking out car insurance, your risk as a customer is assessed based on factors including the kind of car you drive, your driving record, insurance claims history, and a number of statistical demographic details.

Accidental flood water damage is covered with most comprehensive car insurance policies. That said, some insurance providers may deem driving into flood water a reckless act and as such may refuse a claim for flood water damage in some cases. 

The publicity of a large-scale film production can do wonders for the wallets of those involved, but it seems auto stars (or the humans who own them) can also accumulate wealth from a Hollywood appearance. 

While you may always endeavour to obey road rules, mistakes can and do happen when driving – that’s part of the reason all drivers require some level of car insurance in Australia. 

Insurance is a vital product, but despite its importance it is an area many people put-off properly investigating. This could be because choosing the right insurance products can often be a complicated process. It's also not the most enjoyable topic to think about. Once you've trawled through the fine print of multiple insurance options and finally picked the best insurance policy to suit you, it involves forking out cash just in case you find yourself, your belongings or your loved ones in an emergency situation. This year, close to 200 policies spanning car, home, landlord, life and pet insurance were analysed by the Mozo judges to identify the best value and best quality insurance policies on the market. We've jotted down the details of a few standout policies which have won awards in 2021 for you to compare and consider here.

Given everything that cars enable us to do – from our daily commute to connecting with family and friends (when social restrictions allow) – it makes sense that many Aussies opt for a comprehensive car insurance policy as a safeguard against unexpected events. But let’s face it, comparing car insurance policies isn’t the most entertaining activity. 

Finding the best car insurance policy for your needs, at the right price, can be a tricky task. If you’re not a car insurance expert, even finding somewhere to start your research journey can be a challenge.

Earthquakes aren’t all that common in Australia, which is why many were shocked when a quake hit Victoria on Wednesday. The small town Mansfield was at the epicentre of the earthquake and the highest magnitude recorded was 5.9 at 9.15am.

While insurance may not spring to mind when you think of innovative industries, there is a global shift towards a more technologically progressive approach. The recently released 2021 World InsurTech Report noted a surge in investments in new digitally-led insurance players which prioritise customer personalisation through the use of various technologies, aka insurtech.