Insurance Comparison News
Dissect Your Private Cover
Wednesday November 26, 2008
Match your health insurance costs to your lifestyle risks.An Arm And A Leg
Wednesday August 6, 2008
A new service allows you to tailor your health insurance and save.'think Of It As An Insurance Policy'
Monday May 7, 2007
You have nothing to lose, and a lot to gain by taking a GAT, writes David Philips.Iag In $1.4bn Deal To Buy British Insurer
Tuesday December 5, 2006
AUSTRALIA'S largest general insurer will source 30 per cent of its revenue overseas after acquiring one of Britain's biggest insurance companies for $1.4 billion. Shares in Insurance Australia Group (IAG) are barred from trading until tomorrow as the insurer tries to raise $600 million for the deal through a "book-build" - a bidding process that sets the price of shares to meet demand from institutional investors. The target, Equity Insurance, is Britain's fifth-largest motor insurer and largest ...Health Insurance Steps Out Of Hospital
Thursday April 27, 2006
IN ITS most dramatic expansion of private health care since taking office, the Howard Government will privatise Australia's biggest health fund, Medibank Private, and extend cover for treatment outside hospitals.A Crash Course In Saving On Insurance
Tuesday October 18, 2005
Names Julie Gledhill and Duncan RitchieRest Easy
Wednesday June 15, 2005
You could land up paying more for life insurance when you switch funds, reports Peter Weekes.Like Carr's Record Term, A Budget Adding Up To Little
Wednesday May 25, 2005
PUT aside the issues of increased debt for infrastructure and the 10-year pay-as-you-go policy it reverses. Here's hoping the extra capital works budget is spent on deserving projects and improving productivity, not on winning votes in marginal seats. Defer for a moment what it means to reverse sensible land tax reform and increase tax on insurance policies. A fitting tribute to Labor ideals, after all, to give tax relief to owners of investment and second properties while burdening those prudent ...Health Costs Us An Arm And A Leg
Friday March 4, 2005
VICTORIANS are paying hundreds of dollars more for their health insurance than patients in other states and the gulf is widening.Fund Choice Imminent But No Assurance Over Insurance
Saturday February 12, 2005
ONLY 41/2 months out from the introduction of choice of superannuation fund and two crucial issues - insurance and fee disclosure - are yet to be resolved, says BT Financial Group's director of corporate superannuation, Geoff Peck.Apra Gives 'em All A Little Breather
Friday July 30, 2004
Hard-pressed Australian banks and insurance companies struggling to deal with sweeping accounting changes by next year have been given some respite by the nation's prudential regulator.Game Of Patients
Wednesday April 21, 2004
Heal thyself, take a knife to health insurance costs. Ian Hamilton tells how.Medical Indemnity Still On Critical List
Wednesday November 19, 2003
While Medicare reforms have been in focus, doctors' insurance concerns remain unresolved, says Choong-Siew Yong.Not Exactly Covered In Glory
Wednesday November 19, 2003
One of the benefits promoted by premier (read: gold and platinum) charge or credit cards is free traveller insurance. You feel as though you are getting something for nothing and getting special treatment because of your status as a premier card holder. But how comprehensive is it?Banks Come Clean
Monday June 16, 2003
Christine Long reports on how the new comparison rate can help you shop for a mortgage.The Honeymoon Is Over
Wednesday June 4, 2003
At long last banks must come clean on the full costs of their home loans. Christine Long explains how the new comparison rate can help you shop for a mortgage.Break-up A Blow For Promina
Friday May 2, 2003
The task of successfully floating Promina, the general insurance and financial services group, has been made even harder by AMP's decision yesterday to immediately raise $1 billion from institutional investors.Insurer's Rush Puts Promina On Back Foot
Friday May 2, 2003
The task of successfully floating general insurance and financial services group Promina was made even harder yesterday by AMP's decision to immediately raise $1 billion from institutional investors.Promina Looks Ok If It's Cheap
Tuesday April 15, 2003
The buyers are talking the insurance company stock up even as they talk it down.Nice Job, Shame About Losing $14bn
Wednesday February 26, 2003
It has never paid more to be a failure. The AMP revealed yesterday its retiring non-executive chairman, Stan Wallis, will receive a $1.5 million payout in return for presiding over a $14 billion fall in the insurance giant's market value.