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Insurance advice

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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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

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.

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

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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