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We steer you towards the best insurance products with advice to help you compare policies and providers, and avoid unnecessary insurance products.

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Income protection insurance outside your super: Is it right for you? We look at whether it's worth the cost and whether it'll pay out.

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Major parties urged to 'Save Sorry Business' following Youpla collapse A campaign calls for government to help Indigenous Australians affected by the insolvency of their funeral insurance provider.

Financial complaints body finds 28 times against funeral fund The recent findings are for misleading and deceptive conduct over pretending to be an Aboriginal organisation.

Whistleblower speaks out about trouble at 'rogue' landlord insurer CHOICE has been told about problems in the complaints handling and recoveries of CHU insurance which have since been reported to ASIC.

How much does your insurance cost? Australians are paying too much for insurance. We show you how to save.

Can working from home save you money on insurance? A lower risk profile makes it the perfect time to negotiate a discount on your home, contents and car insurance.

CBA to issue $16m in refunds ahead of royal commission hearings Announced as the Commonwealth Bank is forced to defend its 'junk' insurance sales and policies.

Insurance comparison sites Our review of comparison websites like iSelect, Compare the Market and Choosi, reveals some hidden catches.

Which insurers do we trust the most? A new CHOICE survey shows that reliability is what policyholders really want.

Credit protection insurance rip-off Credit protection insurance makes an easy dollar for lenders and insurers, but there are far smarter options for consumers.

Insurance claims denials and disputes are common 21 March 2016 | Drawn out investigations often deter legitimate claims.

Insurance contracts and PDS documents Reading the fine print in insurance documents has never been easy – can the industry make it simpler?

Avoiding the insurance 'lazy tax' 30 June 2015 | Think you'll get cheaper premiums just by sticking with your insurer? Not so.

Unnecessary insurance policies Insurance you can live without.

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