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Independent and trusted tests, reviews and comparisons of health insurance, travel insurance, life and income protection insurance.

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Commission rebate schemes

With health insurance premiums on the increase, switching to a commission rebate service may put some money back in your pocket.

24 Apr 2013 | Rebate services return a portion of the commission made on the purchase of insurance policies that would have otherwise gone to a broker to you.

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Funeral insurance

Is life insurance or a prepaid funeral fund a good option for you?

9 Apr 2013 | Purchasing funeral insurance too early can be costly in the long run.

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Guide to switching health insurers

Have you been slugged by the recent rise in premiums? It might be time to review your cover, switch and save.

28 Mar 2013 | As health insurance premiums go up by 5.6% on average, now’s a good time to check that the amount you’re paying is justified by what you’re getting in return.

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Travel insurance reviews

Get to know your travel insurance policy so you don't find yourself stranded at home or abroad.

2 Dec 2012 | We review 22 brands of travel insurance and 89 policies in total - Asia, Europe and Worldwide policies have all been reviewed.

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Health insurance comparisons

Our health insurance reviews are a prescription for painless health cover.

1 Nov 2012 | Annual health insurance premiums are set to rise by 5.6% on average from 1 April 2013.

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Health insurance satisfaction survey

Pre-pay health insurance and save.

22 Apr 2012 | From July 1, health insurance premiums will increase for high-income earners. Pre-pay your annual premium now and any rebate reductions will only apply in 12 months time.

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Credit card travel insurance reviews

Can you trust the complimentary travel insurance that comes with your credit card? We decipher the small print.

13 Dec 2011 | Many gold and platinum credit cards offer travel insurance, but the cover can vary.

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Insuring jewellery

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

17 Oct 2011 | 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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Pet insurance reviews

If you count your furry friends as part of the family, it makes sense to have a health care plan for your pet. We take you through the options.

28 Sep 2011 | Pet insurance reviews from CHOICE reveal the best value cover and expose common traps.

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Unnecessary insurance policies

There are some insurance policies you can definitely live without.

13 Aug 2011 | We expose the top five types of junk insurance and suggest some smarter alternatives.

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