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Home and contents insurance comparison We compare dozens of home insurance policies to help you find the right cover for your building and contents.

Contents insurance comparison We compare dozens of contents insurance policies to help you find the right cover for your belongings.

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How does your insurer define a fire? Following our earlier investigation, many insurers have improved their definitions.

Home insurance for floods How to make sure you have the right cover when the water rises.

Alan Kirkland: 'When is a fire not a fire?' CHOICE CEO on why the government must intervene on bushfire definitions in home and contents insurance.

10 things you didn't know were covered by contents insurance From vet bills to pot plants and the food that went off when your fridge broke down, you might be surprised at what's covered.

Home insurance cover for bushfires How to work out correct cover levels and manage the important details.

Home and contents insurance cover for jewellery Is your expensive jewellery covered by your policy? And what about when you're outside your home or overseas?

Home warranty insurance Homeowners find little value for money when it comes to home warranty insurance.

How to make sure your home is still insured while you're on holiday If you're not upfront with your insurer, you could end up voiding your home and contents policy.

Home and contents insurance quotes all over the shop Premiums for the same property can vary by thousands of dollars.

Are home insurance calculators accurate? They're handy for working out how much to insure your home for, but you can run the risk of being underinsured.

Weathering a home insurance storm What can be done about out-of-control home insurance premiums up north?

Broken buildings Strata insurance may not pay off if your building is defective.

Home insurance quotes all over the shop Average of $1100 difference to insure the same property.

Domestic building insurance The story of the worst insurance product in Australia.

What kind of flood will your insurance cover? The Industry Code of Practice redefined the term 'flood' to help protect consumers, but insurers may still challenge a flood claim – depending on the weather.

Insurance for renovators Are your home and contents covered during a remodel? | 18 February 2015

Insurance risk warning for Airbnb hosts 13 November 2015 | Many Australian hosts are leaving themselves exposed to damages claims.

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