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Independent and trusted tests, investigations and buying guides of home and car, travel and
personal insurance.

 
 

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Car insurance

Car insurance review and compare

See our state-by-state tables to help you make the right choice.

2 Feb 2010 | We compare 32 car insurance policies and work out how much you can save.

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Home and contents insurance review and compare

Climate change is affecting more than the environment. Its impact on home insurance is enormous.

19 Nov 2009 | Are you fully covered if a natural disaster devastates your home?

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Car insurance fact sheet

Tips on how to find the right car insurance.

19 Jan 2009 | Even if you drive a bomb you don’t think is worth insuring you’re still wise to take out some form of insurance.

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Home warranty insurance

In most states it only gives you protection in extreme circumstances.

26 May 2008 | The insurance is currently compulsory in all states and territories and adds approximately $1500 to $2000 to the cost of building a new home.

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Home and contents insurance fact sheet

Choose the right policy and beware of underinsurance.

1 May 2007 | Estimates vary, but some say up to 80% of Australian homes are underinsured.

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Health insurance review and compare

Use our new interactive comparison tool to navigate the maze of options when choosing the right health insurance policy.

9 Dec 2009 | We've analysed hospital, extras and combined health insurance policies on their conditions, restrictions and benefits.

Dog & cat

Pet insurance policies review and compare

CHOICE analysed 63 pet insurance policies and outlines the best deals for different levels of cover.

18 Jun 2009 | Pet insurance is in its infancy in Australia, with fewer than 2% of cats and dogs insured and only three underwriters offering insurance products.

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Private health insurance buying guide

Find out how to find a better policy and save.

28 Jan 2009 | Broadly speaking, you can choose hospital cover and extras/ancillary cover. These are available separately or combined.

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Insuring jewellery

It's traumatic enough losing your jewellery without having to worry about insurance problems as well.

26 May 2008 | It’s a good idea to check your contents insurance policy to make sure you have the right cover in case your jewellery gets stolen.

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Travel insurance buying guide

Are you paying too much to insure your holidays? Here's how to find a good deal on travel insurance.

1 May 2008 | This article helps you decide on insurance for international travel, tells you about cover and exclusions and gives tips about how you can save money.

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Life insurance buying guide

How to assess your life insurance needs.

15 Nov 2007 | It’s probably not something you like to think about, but if you died, would your family or other dependents cope financially?

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Income protection insurance

Income protection insurance can help cover your ability to earn an income.

22 Sep 2006 | It can pay a proportion of your salary for a while if you’re temporarily unable to work because of sickness or injury.

 

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