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Insurance policy

Results for 29 insurers and quotes for four scenarios

See our state-by-state interactive tables to help you find a policy tailored to your needs. We found average annual savings across all states of:

  • $1700 for a young male driver
  • $2400 for a family with a young female driver
  • $625 for an adult couple
  • $550 for an older couple

How we survey

CHOICE surveys insurers for comprehensive car insurance features and agreed value (AV) policies. Best Buys are chosen based on features and premium. We scored policies based on features such as:

    1. 24 hour help line to organise towing
    2. choice of repairer
    3. new car replacement

Insurers compared

    1. AAMI
    2. Allianz
    3. Ansvar Insurance
    4. Apia
    5. Australia Post
    6. Bingle
    7. Budget Direct
    8. CGU
    9. CommInsure
    10. GIO
    11. HBA
    12. HBF
    13. ING
    14. Just Car Insurance
    15. Mutual Community
    16. NRMA
    17. Pay As You Drive
    18. QBE
    19. RAA
    20. RAC
    21. RACT
    22. RACV
    23. Real Insurance
    24. SGIC
    25. SGIO
    26. Suncorp
    27. The Buzz Insurance
    28. TIO
    29. Youi
 
 
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