Can you guess the number one reason home insurance claims are denied?
Recent figures from the General Insurance Code Governance Committee (GICGC) revealed that denied home insurance claims spiked in the last year.
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4 questions to ask about home insurance and flooding
Australia's east coast has been deluged with two of the wettest years on record. More rain generally means if you live near a creek, river, major storm water drain, or in a low-lying area, your property could be in a flood-prone area.
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What happens if your home is underinsured?
If your home is underinsured, it means the value of your insurance policy doesn’t cover the costs it would take to replace it. In essence: your coverage isn’t enough.
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Renters insurance vs. contents insurance: What’s the difference?
For anyone looking to protect their belongings, the terms renters insurance and contents insurance may seem familiar. Indeed, both will pop up in an online search when looking for insurance for your personal items.
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Are plants covered by home & contents insurance?
Maybe you’re a green witch or humble plant guardian. Either way, your prized collection of blooms, succulents, and ferns deserves utmost protection and care. But are they covered by home and contents insurance?
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5 iconic movie characters who’d get home insurance claims rejected
No place like home, hey? Movie houses can be iconic parts of cinema magic, from the cosy crush of Full House to the spooky nostalgia of Disney’s Haunted Mansion. Childhood memories abound of wacky hijinks and just so. Much. Property damage!
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Will home and contents insurance cover working from home?
Working from home has brought us a new range of money matters to consider. What work expenses can we claim as tax deductions? Is it cheaper to commute or stay home? And now, a new riddle: will home and contents insurance still cover us?
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Mozo’s Insurance Report 2022: Uninsured Australia and the rising costs of protection
After two years of intense flooding, gale force winds, and raging bushfires, Mozo’s latest survey research has found almost half (49%) of Australians believe climate change is driving up their insurance premiums. Severe weather events have forced many to claim on their policies, with losses for homes and cars alike topping an estimated $4.8 billion.
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Home insurance providers who reward good adulting
Adult life seems to be 90% maintenance. Whether it’s keeping up with bills or household care, it’d be nice if someone rewarded – or even noticed – our efforts from time to time. Luckily, some home insurance providers absolutely do.
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Does insurance cover flood water damage? An emergency guide
For three years in a row, Australians on the east and north coasts have been deluged with unprecedented rainfall – mostly due to La Niña weather patterns and worsening climate change. This is especially impactful for the nearly one in five Australians at risk of flood damage.
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