Home insurance

Domestic Workers’ Insurance
You have insured your house and its contents but have you insured the people who work in it? If you have regular paid assistance with your domestic chores – cleaning, gardening and childcare – you may want to pay a very modest fee for your domestic workers’ insurance policy. What is it and who needs it? Insurance Buddy explains.
Strata Title Insurance
Moving into a flat or townhouse? Not sure if you need strata title insurance? Find out who is responsible for strata title insurance and whether owners or tenants need to pay.
Home Insurance and Natural Disasters
Worried by the talk of global warming? Think it might be time to review your home insurance policy? Check the fine print – you may not be covered for natural disasters. Insurance Buddy highlights the traps for unwary property owners.
Home insurance: how to reduce your premium
Want to reduce your home insurance premiums? There are a few things you can do. Read this guide for some bright ideas.
Hail damage: making a claim
Need to claim for hail damage? What steps should you take to maximise your refund and save time getting a pay-out. Find out here.
New-for-old home and contents cover
You have a home and contents policy but are you covered for replacement costs or market value? Understanding the difference could save you thousands if you ever have to make a claim.
Want to make sure your home is protected?
Find the information you need to secure the most appropriate home insurance for your situation here.
More articles in this section:
Home insurance: how to reduce your premium
Hail damage: making a claim
Occupational indemnity insurance: professional cover
Domestic travel insurance: Australian holiday cover
Comprehensive travel insurance: premium cover or premium fees?
Professional indemnity insurance: liability cover for dentists
Flood insurance: Cover for flood and storm damage
Transit insurance: Home contents goods in transit
Contents insurance: insuring your stuff
Home insurance for renters: what do you need?
Landlord insurance: when home and contents insurance isn’t enough
Home and contents insurance: renovations coverage
Home and contents insurance: does your policy include bushfire coverage?
Caravan Insurance: Caravan and trailer insurance and contents cover
