Switching car insurance in 2021? Here’s 5 insurance options to consider
January has rolled around once again and with it so has a determination to really get a handle on your finances. This time you’ve got a foolproof savings plan, you’ve cancelled lingering subscriptions and you’re working on banishing your credit card debt.
The only snag? You’re still paying a hefty amount in car insurance premiums. Well January is as good a time as any to give your service provider the ol’ heave ho and switch to an insurance policy that won’t burn a hole in your pocket!
Here is a round-up of some insurance providers to consider switching to in the new year.
Budget Direct Comprehensive Car Insurance*
According to Budget Direct, Aussies who switched last year saved around $200 on average. The comprehensive policy offers up to $20 million of legal liability, new car replacement and protection against loss or damage to your vehicle following an insured event. There are also a number of ways to reduce your premium with Budget Direct including with a ‘driver age restriction,’ by opting for a ‘low kilometre policy’ or with the ‘no claims discount.’ Plus, it’s worth mentioning that Budget Direct was named Value Insurer of the Year in 2020 in the Mozo Experts Choice Awards!^
Qantas Comprehensive Car Insurance*
If you want to take advantage of your switch to build up Qantas rewards points, why not check out Qantas’s Comprehensive Car Insurance. Qantas offers up to 20,000 Qantas Points when you sign up to this policy (depending on how high your premium will be). The policy comes with new for old replacement, $20 million in legal liability and of course cover for loss or damage to your wheels, as the result of an insured event. There’s even a 24/7 claims service, so you won’t be left stranded! You can even save on your premium further by restricting your policy to drivers over a certain age.
QBE Comprehensive Car Insurance*
Not only does QBE’s Comprehensive Car Insurance come with a discount off your first year’s premium, but it also scooped up a Mozo Experts Choice Award for Exceptional Value Car Insurance last year! You can snag the $75 discount when you apply for a new policy online. Features of the policy include up to $30 million in legal liability cover, three-year new car replacement, cover for your own wheels from damage caused by an insured event and a guarantee on authorised repairs. You can also increase your cover with optional extras including ‘choice of repairer’ and ‘no-excess’ windscreen cover.
Stella Comprehensive Car Insurance *
If you’re after something a little more niche, i.e. something that will reward you for being you, you might want to check out Stella’s Comprehensive Car Insurance. Stella is one of the new insurance providers making waves in Australia. Recognising that statistically women are safer drivers. Plus, besides reduced premiums this policy comes with up to $2,000 worth of cover for baby gear, $30 million in third party legal liability and new car replacement. Roadside assistance and ‘no-excess’ windscreen cover are also available as optional extras.
Poncho Comprehensive Car Insurance*
- Simple excess and inclusions
- Works like a monthly subscription - no lock-ins or cancellation fees
Not too keen on being tied down to contracts? If that’s the case, you might want to check out Poncho. Its Comprehensive Car Insurance policy works just like a monthly subscription, meaning there are no lock-ins and no cancellation fees. Some features of the policy include an $800 excess for all listed drivers, up to $20 million of legal liability and new car replacement and windscreen, sunroof or window cover.
Didn’t find the policy you were after? Why not check out more deals on our compare car insurance page. With so many to choose from, you’ll have your finances in shape in no time!
^The Mozo Experts Choice Awards are carried out yearly to highlight to Australians, leading financial products in the marketplace. Every year our team of data experts collects thousands of quotes and analyses multiple insurance policies to determine the winners. Read more about it in our methodology report for the 2020 Mozo Experts Choice Awards for Car, Home and Landlord Insurance.
* Terms, conditions, exclusions, limits and sub-limits may apply to any of the insurance products shown on the Mozo website. These terms, conditions, exclusions, limits and sub-limits could affect the level of benefits and cover available under any of the insurance products shown on the Mozo website. Please refer to the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and the Target Market Determination on the provider's website for further information before making any decisions about an insurance product.
^See information about the Mozo Experts Choice Car Insurance Awards