Insurance
The insurance crisis facing one in five Australians
Pay up or lose everything - the choice facing homeowners, a super fund made up entirely of ETFs, and men still earn 22% more than women. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
The private health insurers passing on the largest premium hikes
Millions of Australians with private health insurance will see their premiums become more expensive from next month when the latest round of annual increases kick in.
Cyclone Alfred highlights need for travel insurance
With Cyclone Alfred expected to make landfall in coming days, travellers are being urged to reassess their plans and check their insurance cover.
The simple luggage mistake that could cost you
More than half of Aussies are unaware of a little-known travel insurance clause sparking a surge in complaints over denied claims.
Best of the Best 2025: Best-Value Car Insurance
Car insurance premiums keep rising, but savvy shoppers know to look around to find a good deal, and this year's Best of the Best award winner delivers.
Does travel insurance cover you for the Bali volcanic ash cloud?
Does travel insurance cover you for a volcanic ash event? Here's what you need to know about travel disruptions following eruptions from Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki.
ASIC sues Cbus over delayed death and disability payments
ASIC has launched legal proceedings against Cbus over delays in the processing of insurance claims made by members.
HCF Life’s pre-existing conditions term could mislead public: Federal Court
A 'pre-existing condition' term in certain HCF Life policies was liable to mislead the public, the Federal Court has found.
What you need to know about travel insurance and natural disasters
Storm Boris has put travellers on alert as devastating flooding continues to pound parts of Europe, so are they covered by travel insurance?
Life insurers banned from denying cover based on genetic testing
Insurers will no longer be able to use genetic test results to deny life insurance coverage, with a total ban to be introduced by the government.
