Best value car and home insurance revealed
The inaugural Mozo Experts Choice Insurance Award winners have been announced, revealing the best insurance products on the Aussie market today.
Are third-party bond loans about to shake up the Australian rental market?
The way Australians renters pay their bonds might be about to change, with the emergence of a number of insurtech companies that are offering to cover rental bonds for them - in exchange for a fee that is.
Push for insurers to reveal past premiums at renewal time gains senate committee support
A federal senate committee has stated that it is ”deeply concerned” by a lack of transparency in Australia’s $3.1 billion general insurance industry, and has implored the government to adopt a number of recommendations that would improve consistency and comparability between insurers.
Australians reminded about the importance of fire safety as fire insurance claims climb in WA
Australians are being reminded about the importance of staying fire safe this winter as a recent analysis by the RAC (Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia) has found that the number of fire insurance claims in WA has increased over the last four years, with majority of the claims being made during winter and early spring.
NSW Government wastes $25 million on failed fire levy reform
Estimates from the State Treasury have revealed that the NSW Government has pulled the plug on the newly developed fire and emergency services levy (FESL). The decision has caused outrage amongst taxpayers thanks to its $25 million price tag.
Poor quality property developments could drive up cost of home insurance
Urging the government to clamp down on poor quality property developments, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has warned homeowners that they may start to see their home insurance premiums because of the rise in buildings constructed with questionable materials.
New ‘fairer’ fire services levy scheme to hit Sydney property owners hard
From 1 July, the NSW Emergency Services Levy applied to home insurance policies, will be replaced by the Fire and Emergency Services Levy, paid along with council rates. But the change might hit Sydney-siders’ wallets harder than expected.
Big Banks announce disaster relief packages in wake of Cyclone Debbie
As Queenslanders wake up to a big clean up following the destructive path left by Cyclone Debbie up and down the state’s North coast, the Big Four banks have been quick to release emergency relief packages for local customers affected by the tropical storm.
Sydney storm to continue through Central Tablelands
After Sydney was hit with another severe storm yesterday evening, residents are being urged to stay safe and Central Tablelands residents in particular should brace for further inclement conditions.
‘Monsoonal’ rain set to continue NSW’s 2017 insurance headache in coming week
Homeowners in Sydney and across the east cost could be in for another wet and wild weekend with rainfall expected to worsen in the comings days.