Choosi, a comparison website, is currently facing legal scrutiny from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) due to accusations of misleading customers who are in search of insurance options. …
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The Insurance Council of Australia has reported over 3,600 insurance claims stemming from severe flooding that has impacted the Mid North Coast, Hunter, and Greater Sydney areas. Of these claims, …
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Michael Germani, a 67-year-old jeweller, is currently facing trial for allegedly orchestrating a staged $2.8 million jewellery heist at his Sydney store, a claim that raises eyebrows given his $2 …
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Trucking CEO Estimates Damage Costs from M1 Scrap Metal Spill Could Reach Millions
by adminThe general manager of NJ Ashton, Daniel Falconer, has revealed that the financial repercussions of a significant scrap metal spill on a busy NSW highway could reach millions. The incident …
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Consumer Analysts Warn: Car Insurance Premiums Drop When Purchased Weeks in Advance
by adminResearch indicates that Australians might be overpaying for car insurance by renewing their policies at inopportune times. Consumer analysts reveal that initiating the renewal process three to four weeks prior …
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Son Receives Life Sentence for Maternal Murder Attempting to Falsify Insurance Payout
by adminAndre Rebelo, a 29-year-old man from Perth, has been sentenced to a minimum of 25 years imprisonment for the murder of his mother, Colleen Rebelo. His heinous act involved killing …
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A newly released report from the Climate Council highlights that many vulnerable coastal communities in Australia are facing unprecedented challenges due to recurrent natural disasters, resulting in skyrocketing insurance and …
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The $72 Price Increase That Could Drive Millions of Australians Away from Private Health Insurance
by adminNew research indicates that a significant number of Australians are set to cancel their private health insurance due to soaring premium costs. According to Finder, a comparison site, the increase …
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Starting April 1, Australians with private health insurance will face an increase in premiums, averaging a rise of 3.73%. This increase varies significantly among the 35 insurance providers, with not-for-profit …
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Health Insurers Employ ‘Deceptive and Covert’ Tactics to Increase Prices, Ombudsman Discovers
by adminAustralia’s private health insurers have been put on notice by the Commonwealth ombudsman due to their increasingly dubious practices, specifically the controversial maneuver known as “phoenixing.” This tactic involves terminating …