Health Insurers Lure Customers with Gift Cards and Waivers
Private health insurers are intensifying competition by offering gift cards and waivers to attract new customers, as the battle for market share heats up in Australia.
Private health insurers are intensifying competition by offering gift cards and waivers to attract new customers, as the battle for market share heats up in Australia.
Government health insurance subsidies are being phased out due to unsustainable cost increases, impacting millions of Australians and raising concerns about affordability.
Over 15 million Australians face the largest private health insurance premium hike in nearly a decade, with a 4.41% increase approved by the federal government. Families could pay up to $330 more annually, and some insurers are raising rates even higher.
Shares in Medibank and NIB have risen sharply after the government approved health insurance premium increases, boosting investor confidence in the sector.
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RecommendedFederal Health Minister Mark Butler announces a 4.4% average rise in private health insurance premiums from April, citing increased medical costs and wage bills. Insurers like NIB and Medibank see hikes up to 5.47%.
The Albanese government has approved an average 4.41% premium rise for health insurance, effective April, citing rising medical costs and an ageing population.
Insurance Australia Group warns home and motor policyholders to expect premium increases of at least 5%, exceeding inflation, as it prepares a renewed bid for RAC Insurance under new ACCC rules.
Experts warn an epidemic of under-insurance is sweeping Australia, leaving over 1.4 million homes vulnerable. Rising premiums and construction costs create a perfect storm for financial disaster.
Residents along Victoria's Great Ocean Road are abandoning insurance policies as premiums soar to $17,000 annually, driven by escalating climate risks like bushfires and floods.
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RecommendedThe Insurance Commission of Western Australia has announced the appointment of a new chief executive, selecting an internal candidate to lead the organisation.
The State Government has appointed former Serco executive Helen Robinson as the new permanent chief executive of the Insurance Commission of Western Australia.
Western Australian police issue a stark warning to property owners about potential insurance risks if tenants are involved in storing firebombed tobacco products.
Accidents in supermarkets or on footpaths are common. Learn the five crucial actions to protect your health and legal rights, including seeking prompt legal advice from experts like Turner Freeman Lawyers.
Cyclone Koji's impact on North Queensland provided the first major test for Suncorp's new regional insurance hub in Townsville. See how the insurer's local response strategy performed.
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RecommendedFormer Peet boss Brendan Gore joins RACWA board as the member-owned mutual prepares a fresh bid to sell its $1.35bn insurance business to IAG after ACCC block. Read the latest.
Townsville residents are facing crippling insurance hikes despite a federal reinsurance pool, with some premiums doubling. Experts warn the scheme isn't working as intended. Read the full investigation.
New AAMI data exposes Perth's most dangerous shopping centre carparks this Christmas. Innaloo tops the list. Learn the risky times and how to avoid a costly prang.
New data from Allianz Australia reveals a surprising trend: many would-be thieves are abandoning manual vehicles because they simply don't know how to drive them. Read the full report.
New data reveals 42% of Australians haven't prepared homes for summer weather risks. Allianz reports $84m in claims last season. Expert tips to safeguard your property.
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RecommendedConstruction super fund giant Cbus hit with a massive $23.5m penalty for systemic failures in death benefit processing, raising concerns for Australia's $4.3tr not-for-profit super sector.
British government shocks Australian expats by closing National Insurance loophole that allowed cheap state pension access. Learn how this affects your retirement plans.
Townsville residents face insurance turmoil as local MP Crisafulli addresses Hinchinbrook's coverage crisis. Discover how political action aims to protect homeowners.
The ACCC has postponed its decision on IAG's contentious $1.35 billion acquisition of RAC Insurance until December 11, raising competition concerns in WA's insurance market.
Recent superannuation reforms are automatically stripping life insurance from inactive accounts, leaving thousands of young Australians unprotected. Learn how to check your coverage.
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RecommendedThe Certified Independent Financial Advisers Association is campaigning to reinstate opt-out life insurance in superannuation funds. Learn how this could impact your retirement savings.
Discover the secret bar hidden behind a panel in a St George's Terrace boardroom. This bold design by Knightcorp challenges traditional insurance office expectations.
Canberra strata companies are shifting from commission-based insurance models to fixed-fee services, prioritizing transparency amid industry scrutiny. Discover why this change is happening now.
A Fraser Reymond Cross and Rebecca Ann Buckridge's elaborate boat sinking plot to claim $80,000 insurance payout ends with criminal convictions and stern judicial warning.
ACT residents face frustrating battles with insurance companies and government over tree damage claims following severe storms. Discover why property owners are being left in limbo.