Car insurance news and advice

If you’re finding yourself back riding trains and buses as 2021 rolls away from COVID restrictions, you might be looking for ways to minimise the somewhat unfamiliar cost of commuting.

Insurance is a vital product, but despite its importance it is an area Aussies sometimes avoid. Choosing the right insurance can be a complicated process. Then, once you've picked a policy it involves forking out cash just in case you find yourself, your belongings or your loved ones in an emergency situation. 

With international travel restrictions still very much in place, this Easter many Aussies will be holidaying in their own backyard - and a lot will be doing it in a caravan!

Every Aussie driver should consider finding a car insurance policy to match their wheels. Each car and driver has a different story, so you’ll need to research and compare car insurance quotes to find a policy that suits your circumstances. 

It’s with you on your daily commute, it shoulders the burden on each shopping trip and it helps you stay connected with your friends and family. That’s right, we’re talking about your car. 

With less people on the roads last year, it only follows that there were also less opportunities for collisions and less car insurance claims. In fact according to the Insurance Council of Australia, the frequency of car insurance claims dropped by a significant 16.4% in 2020. On top of this, the average number of people claiming fell by over 10%.

On Monday, the flood conditions in New South Wales were declared an insurance catastrophe by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA). 

Ready to cut loose and hit the road this Easter? A year of limited travel options has certainly left a lot of us itching to fly free. Now don't get us wrong we totally understand your need to escape. We just don't want a speeding ticket or double demerit points to spoil your long weekend.

If you’re hitting the open road this Easter, make sure you pack the right kind of car insurance alongside your bags of chocolate and autumnal attire. 

News this week of a new automated car study in Queensland got us wondering how self-driving cars might affect insurance?