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Cover: The Great Aussie Business Insurance Handbook: A Practical Guide for SMEs, Sole Traders and Startups

The Great Aussie Business Insurance Handbook

A Practical Guide for SMEs, Sole Traders and Startups

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Cover: Keeping Up Is Expensive: The Hidden Cost of Comparison

Keeping Up Is Expensive

The Hidden Cost of Comparison

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Cover: The Psychology of Spending: Who’s Really Making Your Money Decisions?

The Psychology of Spending

Who’s Really Making Your Money Decisions?

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Cover: The Great Aussie Caravan Buyer's Handbook: A Guide to Loans, Repayments and Buying with Confidence

The Great Aussie Caravan Buyer's Handbook

A Guide to Loans, Repayments and Buying with Confidence

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Cover: The Financial Butterfly Effect: Small Choices & Big Consequences

The Financial Butterfly Effect

Small Choices & Big Consequences

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Cover: Mastering Home Loans : An Aussie Guide to Rates, Fees, Features and Smarter Mortgage Decisions

Mastering Home Loans

An Aussie Guide to Rates, Fees, Features and Smarter Mortgage Decisions

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Cover: The Price of Procrastination: Is Tomorrow Costing You?

The Price of Procrastination

Is Tomorrow Costing You?

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Cover: Thinking of Buying an Electric Car? Everything You Need to Know First

Thinking of Buying an Electric Car? Everything You Need to Know First

 

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Cover: The Economics of Owning Nothing: Could You Be Richer With Less?

The Economics of Owning Nothing

Could You Be Richer With Less?

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Cover: The Great Aussie Car Buyer's Handbook: Understanding Car Loans, Rates, Fees and Repayment Options

The Great Aussie Car Buyer's Handbook

Understanding Car Loans, Rates, Fees and Repayment Options

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Cover: Switch On Your Financial Autopilot: Simple Systems for Saving, Spending and Staying on Track

Switch On Your Financial Autopilot

Simple Systems for Saving, Spending and Staying on Track

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Cover: From Learner to Rider: The Aussie Guide to Choosing, Financing and Buying a Motorbike

From Learner to Rider

The Aussie Guide to Choosing, Financing and Buying a Motorbike

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Cover: The Great Aussie Homeowner's Insurance Handbook:  Understand Home and Contents Cover, Compare Options and Protect What Matters

The Great Aussie Homeowner's Insurance Handbook

Understand Home and Contents Cover, Compare Options and Protect What Matters

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Cover: The Aussie Farmer's Guide to Insurance: Understanding Cover, Comparing Quotes and Protecting Rural Assets

The Aussie Farmer's Guide to Insurance

Understanding Cover, Comparing Quotes and Protecting Rural Assets

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Cover: 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

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Cover: Boost Your Borrowing Power: A Guide to Loans, Repayments and Finance Options in Australia

Boost Your Borrowing Power

A Guide to Loans, Repayments and Finance Options in Australia

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Cover: Never Shop on a Bad Day: Does Your Mood Have a Price Tag?

Never Shop on a Bad Day

Does Your Mood Have a Price Tag?

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Cover: The Great Aussie Truck Buyer's Handbook: A Practical Guide to Heavy Vehicle Finance

The Great Aussie Truck Buyer's Handbook

A Practical Guide to Heavy Vehicle Finance

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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

Understanding Life Insurance in Australia: Types, Features and How to Compare Policies
Understanding Life Insurance in Australia: Types, Features and How to Compare Policies
Life insurance can provide financial support to nominated beneficiaries if the insured person dies. In Australia, life insurance decisions usually involve comparing cover types, benefits, premiums, exclusions and how the policy fits with household or business financial responsibilities. - read more
Business Insurance Essentials for Australian Entrepreneurs
Business Insurance Essentials for Australian Entrepreneurs
Running a business in Australia involves a wide range of risks, from customer injuries and property damage to employee injuries, cyber incidents and trading interruptions. Understanding the main types of business insurance can help entrepreneurs ask better questions, compare policy wording and identify cover that may be relevant to their operations. - read more
Business Insurance in Australia: A Practical Guide for Entrepreneurs
Business Insurance in Australia: A Practical Guide for Entrepreneurs
Business insurance can help Australian entrepreneurs manage financial risks linked to accidents, property damage, professional services, business disruption and emerging threats such as cyber incidents. This guide explains the main cover types, key policy terms and practical steps for comparing options without treating insurance as a one-size-fits-all decision. - read more
Australian Insurance Terms Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Policy Jargon
Australian Insurance Terms Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Policy Jargon
Insurance policies can be difficult to read when unfamiliar terms get in the way. This beginner-friendly guide explains common Australian insurance jargon, how policy documents are usually structured, and the key terms that can affect your cover, premiums and claims. - 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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Loss Ratio:
The ratio of claims paid by an insurer to the premiums earned, used as a measure of profitability.