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Adam was quoted $60, 000 for his home insurance. His local council is taking action
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (1141+ words) Samantha O'Toole has compiled dozens of stories about insurance premiums spiking above 100 per cent. (ABC Southern Qld: Grace Nakamura) In the Queensland country town of St George, the inland river is where community is forged. Family picnics and fishing competitions…...
What happens if your house is underinsured?
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1031+ words) Experts say home underinsurance is common and can leave you signifigantly out of pocket. (Pexels) Do you know how much your home is insured for? Many home owners don't realise they are underinsured, according to Fei Huang, an associate professor…...
Is flood insurance fit for purpose in disaster prone areas?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (186+ words) Australian Broadcasting Corporation Program: Is flood insurance fit for purpose in disaster prone areas? - A year after flooding in early 2025, retirees in Queensland's Hinchinbrook region are still not in their homes, with many living in temporary accommodation as they face…...
Is it getting harder for holiday parks to insure?
3+ mon, 4+ hour ago (327+ words) Earlier in the week we talked insurance in the wake of fires, and today, it's floods down at Wye River and the surrounding communities. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the impact of flooding events on…...
Betting on the weather emerges as a solution as insurance costs skyrocket
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1715+ words) Extreme weather events like bushfires and floods are costing Australia billions. (Reuters: Fred Greaves) Extreme weather costs Australians more each decade and, as a country, we have some of the highest per capita economic and insurance losses in the world....
Retiree's close call with potential "disaster chasers' prompts warning
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (715+ words) Geoff Wilson says he was approached at home after recent hail storms. (ABC News: Stephen Clarke) Home owners in storm-hit parts of Queensland are being warned about so-called "disaster chasers" offering to manage insurance claims and roof repairs. The Insurance…...
The signs to look out for as residents warned about 'disaster chasers"
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (824+ words) Hail has caused damage to homes across the south-east after severe storms in recent weeks. (Supplied: Jon Betts) Giant hail has smashed cars and homes across south-east Queensland, prompting a warning for residents to be aware of "disaster chasers" as…...
Millions of Australians could miss out on 'junk' insurance refunds
10+ mon, 5+ day ago (1736+ words) The products became a symbol of the financial misconduct exposed during the banking royal commission. (AAP: Joel Carrett) Millions of Australians sold dud insurance with their home loans, car loans or credit cards may be entitled to compensation but a…...