Insurance reset: New players deliver novel ways to save
If you've noticed your car, home or pet insurance seems more expensive than it used to be, you're not alone. Floods, supply chain shortages and other woes are driving up the cost of our insurance policy premiums in much the same way as we're all paying more at the petrol pump and supermarket checkout.
So it comes as welcome news that a wave of innovative new insurance players have opened their doors in Australia in a bid to shake up the industry and offer customers better value.
Qantas has launched Australia's only home insurance with Qantas points, while Honey home insurance gives policy holders free smart home sensors (worth $250) to help prevent potential fire, theft and water damage, and annual premium discounts for keeping your sensors active.
Car insurance is also getting a shake up, with new innovative pay-as-you-go players like Huddle and Rollin' seeking to help Aussies drive down the cost of their premiums.
Pet insurance too has seen an influx of new players, like popular insurance brand Budget Direct which now provides affordable quality cover for your furry friends with 15% off your first year’s premium when you buy online.
1. Get Qantas Points with your home insurance
Qantas Home & Contents Insurance*
- Up to 20,000 Qantas Points for joining
- 15% new combined home & contents policy discount
Qantas flies high with this home and contents insurance policy, offering a 15% combined policy discount and up to 20,000 Qantas Points for joining (t&cs apply). Policy holders can also earn 1 Qantas point per dollar spent on their premium and up to 2,600 points a year by using the Qantas Wellbeing app to do little regular wellness checks like clearing your gutters clear or meeting your step goals.
2. Lower your home insurance costs with smart technology
Honey Home & Contents Insurance*
- Get free smart sensors worth $250 to help prevent fire, theft and water damage
- Be rewarded with policy discounts of up to 8% every year
The biggest draw of new home insurance provider Honey is its digital innovation. By using technology like AI, Honey says it insures customers in as little as three minutes. It also offers smart sensors valued up to $250 into your home, which could lower your premiums with a discount of up to 8% every year. These sensors monitor for preventable claim incidents like theft, fire, and water damage, then send alerts straight to your smartphone.
3. Award winning policy and get a discount in first year
Virgin Money Price Saver Comprehensive**
- Save 15% on your first year’s premium when you buy online
- Exceptional Value Young Driver Insurance Award Winner
This low cost policy from Virgin Money offers a no claim discount up to 15% and plenty of flexible features. You’ll also be taken care of in an emergency, with up to $200 per-day in travel and accommodation costs covered after an accident (maximum $1,000 in total), plus $500 for emergency repairs to get you driving again in the short-term. There’s also hire car cover for 14 days to a maximum cost of $1,000 after a theft or not-at-fault accident. Exceptional Value Young Driver Insurance Award Winner.^
4. Buy Pet Insurance online and get a discount
Budget Direct Pet Insurance*
- Get 15% off your first year’s premium for policies purchased online
- Your choice of qualified & registered vet
Budget Direct offers pet insurance for your dog or cat which covers them for both accidental injury or illness, including all orthopaedic conditions. Budget Direct covers up to 80% of the cost of eligible vet expenses, and you don’t have to worry about which vet to take your pet if they get ill or injured, as you can use any qualified and registered vet in Australia. Plus, you can get a 15% discount on your first year’s premium when you purchase a new policy online (T&Cs apply).
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