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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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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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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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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After two years of sweeping floods and bushfires, Australians have woken up to the crisis of rapid climate change. For better or worse, so have insurance providers.
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New research from Allianz Australia reports 68% of Australians do not have insurance for the valuables they take with them on holiday and 2 in 5 confess they didn’t know valuable items could be insured as an option under their home contents insurance policy.
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Those who bank with BOQ, rejoice! There’s an exciting new range of hi-tech home insurance products available to you exclusively from Australia’s first smart home insurance provider, Honey Insurance.
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The 2022 NSW and Southeast Queensland floods have caused widespread damage and grief, with the Insurance Council of Australia reporting that 107,844 claims have been lodged in flood-stricken areas, totalling an estimated $1.62 billion from March-April alone.
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Major weather shifts present a range of risks for homeowners. Some – like bushfires, storms and flooding – can create easily observable turmoil, and could result in damages to your property which may need to be addressed by your home insurance coverage.
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With more and more extreme weather events happening in Australia, there is a worry that some homes will become uninsurable. In light of this, a number of insurance companies are advocating for actions including disaster mitigation and resilience measures.
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