Australia’s best insurance of 2021

Last updated Wednesday, 18 September 2024

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.

New Kogan Car Insurance deal puts a little extra in your pocket each month

Last updated Tuesday, 6 August 2024

Kogan has just revamped its car insurance deal with new customers now eligible for a $100 discount off the first year’s car insurance policy as well as a $5 Kogan.com credit when you get a quote ($100 min spend, 1 per customer). Plus for each month you hold the policy you will receive a $10 Kogan.com credit.

Insurance: inflation eases slightly, but prices continue their steep ascent

Last updated Wednesday, 31 July 2024

While the rate at which insurance premiums are rising has slowed a bit, don’t let that fool you—prices are still steep.

Duty of disclosure: What do you need to tell your car insurance provider?

Last updated Tuesday, 23 July 2024

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.

TrueCover set to shake up car insurance for Aussie seniors with its new "for people, not profit" model

Last updated Tuesday, 25 June 2024

When designing insurance for specific age demographics - like P platers or seniors - many car insurance companies seem to take a pretty generic approach: take a standard policy, tweak a few features around the edges, and rebadge it as a brand new targeted product.

Relief on the horizon? S&P Global forecasts slower rise in insurance premiums for Aussies

Last updated Friday, 21 June 2024

Great news for Australians managing their budgets, as S&P Global predicts a slowdown in the rise of insurance premiums .

Why car insurance for electric vehicles costs more

Why insurance for electric cars (like Tesla) is so expensive

Last updated Thursday, 30 May 2024

It's not just Tesla anymore; with a range of new EV models from brands like Polestar, BYD, BMW, Hyundai, Lexus, and plenty of others hitting the roads, it's clear that the demand for EVs in Australia is growing.

KOBA rolls out its EV car insurance, starting with Tesla

Wednesday, 8 May 2024

It’s exciting times for Australian EV owners as KOBA officially launches its dedicated EV car insurance policy. The insurance marks a significant milestone for the EV community, and while it’s only available for Tesla’s now, it’s set to expand to other models soon.

Australia shifts gears with New Vehicle Efficiency Standards

Wednesday, 27 March 2024

In an effort to reduce emissions and fuel consumption, Australia is set to introduce the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) from 1 January 2025. This move aims to lower the nation’s carbon footprint and make driving more cost-effective by ensuring that the mix of new vehicles sold in Australia meets specific, increasingly stringent CO2 emissions targets.

Car insurance innovators to watch in 2024

Last updated Friday, 15 March 2024

2024 is shaping up to be a fascinating year for car insurance, with different players using different strategies to capture the attention of drivers across Australia. What strategy will win out?

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