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Insurance comparison advice

We steer you towards the best comparison websites and away from unnecessary insurance products.

When everyone has a product to sell and barrow to push, how do you know who to listen to? And just as importantly, who's listening to you? Everyone's situation is different, and when it comes to insurance you want advice from someone who has your best interests at heart. CHOICE will make sure you don't get duped into products you don't need.

Meet the insurance advice team

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

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 changes proposed to drive down prices Home and car insurers may have to break down premium increases.

Youi refunds consumers who were sold insurance without their knowledge More than 100 people were charged for policies they never wanted to buy.

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.

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

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

Claims rejections going up and up An independent monitor cites a disturbing trend.

Unnecessary insurance policies Insurance you can live without.

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The insurance advice team

Feeling overwhelmed by the insurance sales pitch? Consider the CHOICE money experts your insurance against bad insurance. Our team will help you work out which advice you should listen to, and which you should ignore, so you can choose the insurance products that are right for you.

Andy Kollmorgen Investigations Editor

Banking, Budget, Insurance, Financial planning and investing, Credit cards and loans, Money, Property, Healthy ageing, Phones

Jodi Bird Travel project lead / content producer

Insurance, Travel, Money, Banking, Financial planning and investing

Uta Mihm Senior content producer - investigative journalist

Banking, Insurance, Credit cards and loans, Financial planning and investing, Property, Education and childcare, Getting ready for baby, Healthy ageing, Reproductive health, Shopping for special occasions

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