High cost of living sees home insurance premiums rise by nearly 50%
Having an emergency financial backup plan for your home and valuables just got more expensive, at a time when the cost of living already bites hard.
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Floods drive sky-high home insurance premiums and pending uninsured disaster
A new Actuaries Institute report reveals just how catastrophic natural disasters have been to the cost of living. Home insurance premiums in Australia surged 46% in the last year, primarily due to frequent, dangerous, and costly floods and cyclones.
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Saving money on your insurance premium? Pros and cons of combined insurance
Two is better than one, eh? With insurance premiums climbing, many Australian policyholders have tried to find cheaper insurance, whether it’s raising their excess, decreasing their coverage, or combining their policies.
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Home insurance traps to watch for before Australia’s next bushfire crisis
After the catastrophic 2020 Black Summer bushfires, home insurance has been on the minds of many Aussies.
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Renting your home? 6 ways to save money on contents insurance
Young renters often forgo the added expense of contents insurance. Common excuses include, “My stuff isn’t worth that much,” or “I’d rather just save the money for a rainy day.” But you’d be surprised how quickly all your worldly possessions add up.
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Autumn home and contents insurance checklist
Rain, leaves, and mushrooms: Autumn in Australia is certainly a mood. But cooler weather also means new hazards for our homes and valuables.
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Honey’s Travel Checklist: Keeping your home and contents coverage while travelling
When you’re planning a trip, there’s a lot to get organised. But one of the more overlooked parts of planning your travels is what to do about your home and contents insurance.
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Loyalty tax: the secret reason why your home insurance is so expensive
New customer discounts are nothing new, especially in insurance. It’s part of the way businesses lure people in. If you sign up for a new home insurance policy, particularly one combined with contents or car insurance, you can usually expect between 5% - 20% off your first year’s premium.
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Can I just insure my most valuable item? Yes! Here’s how, with Butter Insurance
Contents insurance can be a great investment to financially protect your most valuable items. But what if you don’t own a lot? What if you just want to cover your new smartphone, engagement ring, or laptop? Can you do that?
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Renters flood insurance: what to do if your rental property is affected by flood or storm water damage
Tenants and landlords both have rights and responsibilities in the aftermath of disaster. Since floods don’t discriminate, everyone should have a plan in place to protect their valuables – especially the 61% of renters whose valuables are at risk due to climate changes.
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