Home insurance news and advice

All the latest home insurance news and top tips to help you manage your home insurance.

Qbe vs allianz home contents insurance

QBE vs Allianz home insurance

QBE and Allianz are two of the most established names in Australian home insurance. But how do their comprehensive home and contents insurance policies stack up side by side? This comparison takes a closer look at what each insurer offers, looking at features, limits, pricing and quality - to help you figure out which one might suit your needs best.

Home insurance myths busted what you need to know

Just the facts please: are these home insurance myths costing you money?

When was the last time you thought about what it would cost to rebuild your home from scratch? Doing so could be the difference between being fully covered by your home insurance and ending up thousands of dollars out-of-pocket. This is especially important as weather events increase in scope and severity, and construction costs continue to climb.

New south wales storm insurance tips

Navigating your home insurance after the NSW storms

If you're one of the thousands dealing with the aftermath of this week's wild weather, the clean-up phase can be a massive job. With the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) responding to over 4,000 incidents, from flooded homes on the South Coast to widespread wind damage across Sydney, your home insurance plays a key role as you pick up the pieces.

Best landlord insurance

Australia’s Best Landlord Insurance for 2025

Got an investment property? Congratulations! From tax benefits to rental income and offering tenants a great place to live, being a landlord comes with plenty of perks.

Cyclone alfred home insurance claims

Cyclone Alfred catastrophe declared as home insurance claims surge

Australians are dealing with another major weather event as insurers respond to damage from Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared it an Insurance Catastrophe, with more than 44,000 claims already lodged across Queensland and New South Wales.

Flood defence fund insurance premiums

Insurance industry calls for $30 billion Flood Defence Fund

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) is calling for a major investment in flood defences to protect homes and businesses from rising risk, proposing a $30.15 billion Flood Defence Fund (FDF) over 10 years, shared between the Federal and state governments.

How you could save money with a spring clean of your insurance policies

How you could save money with a spring clean of your insurance policies

Spring is here, and while you’re dusting off the cobwebs of winter, don’t forget one important area that could use a refresh: your insurance policies. Just like the rest of your home, your insurance cover could be in need of a tidy-up. No matter what type of cover you currently own, now’s the perfect time to review, compare, and potentially save on your premiums.