Wild weather insurance claims handled poorly, say experts
A new report from Financial Rights Legal Centre has found many insurance customers aren’t being properly supported when making a claim for property damage due to extreme weather events.
NSW government hopes to increase home insurability with new quality rating tool
The NSW government has partnered with KPMG to develop a tool that will measure the quality and insurability of homes in the state. The so-called Building Assurance Solution (BAS) tool aims to provide both home buyers and insurance companies with a trustworthy rating for residential buildings in NSW.
New home insurance offers smart sensors to help keep bills down
Launched just last week, new insurance provider Honey is giving qualifying customers up to $250 worth of smart home sensors! The insurtech company which provides home and contents cover aims to use its tech offerings to not only keep Aussies safe, but also help reduce costs for its customers.
RACQ warns Queenslanders to beware of burglars ahead of long weekend
RACQ Insurance has warned Queenslanders to lock up their homes ahead of the state’s second long weekend this coming Monday.
Guide to government and banks' NSW flood financial relief
A storm of the century has been tearing through New South Wales, causing widespread flooding across the state and forcing thousands of people to evacuate over the weekend. Right now flood evacuation orders are in place for several towns and suburbs including Brushgrove and Cowper, Moree and Ulmarra as well as areas along the Hawkesbury River including Colo River, Agnes Banks and Freemans Reach.Although the rain has now eased, authorities are urging people to remain vigilant as some rivers have yet to reach their peak levels. In the meantime, the government and the banks have also rolled out a number of financial support measures for households and businesses affected by the floods. Read on for a snapshot of their flood relief packages and details on how to access them.
Hailstorms caused almost $1.9 billion in damage in January 2020
This time 12 months ago insurance companies shelled out $1.89 billion in property insurance claims related to hail damage on Australia’s east coast.
Is your new 2020 hobby insured?
For many 2020 has been the year of discovering and embracing new hobbies, from cooking up a storm to learning how to sew. Inside homes across the world, people have been doing workouts, practising musical instruments and, of course, baking banana bread.
Will home & contents insurance cover a home office?
The year of 2020 has really shaken up the work-lifestyle mix. Many Australians transitioned from office spaces to living room work stations, alongside a raft of other restrictions and changes to workflow (we’re looking at you, Slack calls and Google Hangouts).
40,000 Qantas Points up for grabs with new Qantas Home Insurance
Qantas Insurance has today announced that it will be expanding its product portfolio with Qantas Home Insurance. And yes you guessed it, there are Qantas Points on the table with this new offering. As much as 40,000 to be precise.
Taking an extended holiday? Make sure your home is insured while you’re away
As Christmas approaches after a stressful 2020, an extended break from work could be on the cards. Perhaps you’ll be road tripping around your state, staying with family or heading to a holiday home.