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Income Protection Insurance Calculator

Find out how much monthly disability income protection insurance you qualify for. Use our calculator to estimate cover levels tailored to your income and needs.

Health Insurance Articles

The Importance of Comparing Health Insurance Extras for Maximum Savings

Health insurance is more than just a precautionary measure; it's a vital component in managing both your health and financial well-being. In Australia, where healthcare costs can quickly escalate, health insurance extras serve as a buffer, ensuring that services like dental, optical, and physiotherapy remain within reach. These extras can significantly reduce the out-of-pocket expenses you might otherwise encounter for non-hospital treatments. - read more

How to Choose the Best Family Health Cover for Your Needs

With healthcare being a critical aspect of every family's well-being in Australia, securing the right family health insurance is not just a necessity but a responsibility. Recognizing the importance of this safety net is the first step towards safeguarding the future health needs of your loved ones. Balancing comprehensive coverage against affordable premiums can seem overwhelming with a multitude of plans available. - read more

The Benefits of Private Health Insurance for Families: Is It Worth the Cost?

Health insurance is a crucial aspect of financial planning for individuals and families alike. It provides protection against unexpected medical costs and ensures that you have access to necessary healthcare services when you need them most. - read more

Affordable Health Insurance: How to Find the Best Plan for You

Affordable health insurance refers to insurance plans that offer necessary health coverage at a price within one's financial means. These plans aim to balance cost with the quality of care, providing essential services without excessive financial burden. The goal is to make healthcare accessible to a wider population, ensuring that everyone can maintain their health without going into debt. - read more

Smart Strategies to Lower Your Health Insurance Premiums

In today's rapidly changing health insurance landscape in Australia, keeping track of costs and coverage can be daunting. Many Australians find themselves grappling with high premiums that seem to increase year after year. - read more

Insurance News

QBE Faces Legal Action Over Misleading Discount Practices

10 Oct 2025: Paige Estritori

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has initiated legal proceedings against QBE Insurance, alleging that the insurer misled more than 500,000 customers regarding promised discounts on various insurance products between July 2017 and September 2022. This action underscores the regulator's commitment to ensuring transparency and fairness within the insurance sector. - read more

Debate Intensifies Over Proposed NSW Strata Commission Ban

10 Oct 2025: Paige Estritori

The New South Wales (NSW) government's proposal to ban commissions on strata insurance has ignited a contentious debate between consumer advocacy groups and industry leaders. This reform aims to eliminate potential conflicts of interest and enhance transparency within the strata management sector. - read more

Steadfast Group's Strata Insurance Practices Under Investigation

10 Oct 2025: Paige Estritori

Steadfast Group, Australia's largest strata insurance broker, is currently under scrutiny following allegations that it misled customers by not disclosing more affordable insurance options from competitors. This situation has prompted the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to advocate for a ban on commissions within the strata insurance market, citing concerns over undisclosed payments that may be inflating costs for apartment owners. - read more

Jailed Broker Misuses Client Funds for Personal Gain

08 Oct 2025: Paige Estritori

In a significant breach of trust, New Zealand insurance broker in Murray McClune has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for embezzling $NZ1.7 million ($1.5 million) from two elderly couples, as reported by the Financial Markets Authority. McClune, a registered financial adviser during 2016-2018, exploited his long-term relationship with his victims by offering fraudulent investment opportunities through his business, Insurance Plus. - read more

icare Under Investigation for Workers’ Compensation Underpayments

07 Oct 2025: Paige Estritori

NSW state insurer, icare, has uncovered approximately 9,400 workers' compensation claims that might have been underpaid due to omitted inflation adjustments. The identification of these potential discrepancies is part of a wider industry review initiated by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA). - read more

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Grace Period:
A time period after the premium is due during which an insurance policy remains in force even if the premium has not yet been paid.

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