Renters often don’t think about getting contents insurance. Young renters rely on their parent’s policies or just don’t think they own enough to warrant it. Many people think of contents insurance as something you get when you buy a house. AAMI’s new campaign sets out to change this perception. Contact us to discuss your rental insurance […]

Some Airbnb hosts in Sydney are earning $30,000 per year by renting out their home to short-term visitors…  Airbnb can be a great income source for home owners, yet it’s a potential minefield when it comes to insurance. The business of renting your home for short-term accommodation isn’t regulated like the hotel industry, and safety […]

New York local police issued a statement saying it responded to a car accident involving an injured driver after crashing into a tree whilst playing Pokemon Go: “Luckily the driver was not seriously injured but this is an example of how easily accidents can occur when someone is engaged in the game and not paying […]

Looking to buy your first home and in the market for a house, apartment, unit or townhouse? If you are a first home buyer, understanding how home insurance can protect you and your investment is extremely important. A home is a valuable investment. And when you do make the commitment to purchase your first home, […]

Brisbane lawyer and management consultant Robert Lake has been skiing for 25 years. He takes nothing for granted when taking out insurance for his skiing trips, and never assumes that the policy he took out last year will necessarily provide the same cover this year. “You can’t make assumptions when it comes to travel insurance. […]

The case of how one REST Industry Super member was denied a payout on her disability insurance highlights much broader problems in the system.  Most Australians, although they might not realise it, pay for three types of insurance via their super fund. Death cover, total permanent disability (TPD) cover, and income protection are standard inclusions.  Individuals typically have […]

A new scheme is being offered for surfers, whereby they (or their next of kin) could claim up to $50,000 lump sum pay-out in the unfortunate event of a shark-related injury or death. This scheme, the first of its kind in Australia, will help give surfers more “peace of mind” while in the water. The policy […]

Be wary about an email scam going around which states that you have been issued with a subpoena. The Australian Federal Police has received a large number of phone calls from the public in relation to this email, whereby it purports to be from the AFP, serving a subpoena upon the recipient. There are several links […]

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