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Podcast Cover Image This week: ASIC opens consultation on a tougher, enforceable General Insurance Code of Practice; the ACCCs preliminary view challenges the public benefits of IAGs proposed RAC Insurance acquisition in WA; Australias cyber incidents rise about 20% as AI speeds up attacks; and surveys show households underestimate flood risk while North Queenslanders struggle with affordability. Practical tips: weigh claims service as well as price, watch market competition in WA, tighten cyber basics and consider cover, and check how your policy defines flood.

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Looking Beyond the Premium: A Practical Guide to Comparing Insurance Quotes, Exclusions and Broker Options

Looking Beyond the Premium: A Practical Guide to Comparing Insurance Quotes, Exclusions and Broker Options image

Insurance is not just about finding the lowest premium. For Australian households, landlords, sole traders and business owners, the right cover depends on what needs protecting, how risks are assessed and what a policy will actually do at claim time. This practical guide explains common personal, business and commercial insurance covers, how quotes are shaped, and why limits, excesses, exclusions, sub-limits and definitions matter. It also explores underinsurance, specialist risks, broker options and the information worth preparing before comparing quotes. Clear, educational and practical, it helps readers approach insurance decisions with greater confidence.

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    Insurance News

    Life Claims Review Puts Communication Back in Focus
    Life Claims Review Puts Communication Back in Focus
    04 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori
    A new Life Code Compliance Committee inquiry has sharpened attention on how life insurers manage longer-running total and permanent disability and income protection claims, finding that earlier information requests and clearer communication could reduce avoidable delays for people already dealing with illness, injury or loss of income. - read more
    Stronger Insurance Code Moves Closer to Approval
    Stronger Insurance Code Moves Closer to Approval
    28 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori
    Australia's general insurance industry has moved a step closer to a more enforceable customer service framework, after the Insurance Council of Australia submitted a strengthened General Insurance Code of Practice to ASIC on 22 October 2026. The redrafted code is not yet in force, but it signals a meaningful shift in how insurer promises on claims, hardship, vulnerability and accountability may operate once approved and transitioned into new and renewed policies. - read more
    What the Cyclone Pool Review Means for Insurance Buyers
    What the Cyclone Pool Review Means for Insurance Buyers
    16 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
    Australia's cyclone reinsurance pool is again in the spotlight, with a fresh review sharpening attention on whether the scheme is delivering meaningful premium relief for households and small businesses in cyclone-exposed regions. The issue matters well beyond northern Australia, because it sits at the centre of a broader national challenge: how to keep insurance available, affordable and useful as severe weather risk becomes more costly to price. - read more
    Why the Latest Affordability Warning Matters for Insurance Buyers
    Why the Latest Affordability Warning Matters for Insurance Buyers
    19 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
    Australia’s insurance affordability challenge is again in focus, with fresh industry attention on households and small businesses that are struggling to absorb higher premiums in areas exposed to flood, storm, cyclone and bushfire risk. The latest discussion is not simply about prices rising at renewal time. It points to a broader problem: when cover becomes harder to afford, more people are tempted to reduce protection, raise excesses or walk away from insurance altogether. - read more
    Severe Weather Claims Are a Reminder to Recheck Your Cover
    Severe Weather Claims Are a Reminder to Recheck Your Cover
    12 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
    Australia's latest severe-weather claims updates are a timely reminder that insurance resilience is tested long before a claim is lodged. As insurers continue working through damage from recent storms, floods and cyclones, the bigger message for households and business owners is clear: cover needs to be practical, current and matched to real replacement costs. - read more
    Insurance Articles

    How to Make a Boat Insurance Claim in Australia
    How to Make a Boat Insurance Claim in Australia
    Making a boat insurance claim can feel stressful after an accident, theft, storm or other loss. Understanding the usual claims steps, the information insurers may ask for and how your policy terms affect the outcome can help you approach the process more clearly. - read more
    Comprehensive vs Third Party Car Insurance in Australia: What's the Difference?
    Comprehensive vs Third Party Car Insurance in Australia: What's the Difference?
    Car insurance can protect you from different kinds of financial loss after an accident, theft, fire or other insured event. In Australia, the main optional cover types commonly compared are comprehensive, third party property damage, and third party fire and theft. Understanding how they differ can help you review policies more confidently. - read more
    The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Travel Insurance for Your Australian Adventure
    The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Travel Insurance for Your Australian Adventure
    Embarking on an Australian adventure can ignite excitement in the heart of any traveller, but being prepared for the unexpected should be top of mind. Travel insurance is an essential travel companion that safeguards your journey from unforeseeable circumstances. Whether confronting flight cancellations, medical emergencies, or lost luggage, the right travel insurance policy can make a world of difference, offering peace of mind to fully immerse in the Aussie adventure experience. - read more
    Income Protection: How to Safeguard Your Earnings in Uncertain Times
    Income Protection: How to Safeguard Your Earnings in Uncertain Times
    In the landscape of personal financial planning, income protection insurance emerges as a critical safeguard against the unpredictable nature of life's many uncertainties. As we navigate through economic turbulence and job market volatility, the importance of income protection becomes ever more apparent. This type of insurance serves as a financial backstop, designed to provide a stable flow of income when you're unable to work due to sickness or injury. - read more
    Underinsurance, Sum Insured and Policy Limits: What Australian Insurance Customers Should Understand
    Underinsurance, Sum Insured and Policy Limits: What Australian Insurance Customers Should Understand
    Underinsurance can leave households and businesses paying unexpected costs after a claim. This guide explains sum insured amounts, policy limits and sub-limits, and how to review cover more carefully before comparing insurance options. - read more

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    Occupational Hazard:
    A risk associated with the nature of a particular occupation, which may affect insurance premiums.