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GMHBA has claimed three Five Star awards in the annual Canstar Health Insurance Awards, recognising outstanding value to consumers seeking hospital insurance. GMHBA’s personalised approach and exceptional customer service saw GMHBA win the Canstar Outstanding Value Hospital Insurance Award category in Victoria, Queensland and the Northern Territory. It’s the second year in a row GMHBA … Continued
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Shaneika Sutherland, Broker Operations and Distribution Manager at BizCover for Brokers (B4B), a leading insurtech platform, has been named a winner of the 2023 Insurance Business Rising Star Award. Sutherland was selected by a panel of esteemed judges to make the prestigious list, which celebrates exceptional young talent who are positively impacting the insurance industry. “It’s an honour to be … Continued
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Australia’s financial dispute resolution scheme has reached a major milestone – five years of operation. Consumers have taken more than 400,000 disputes to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) in that time, securing a total of $1.2 billion in compensation and refunds. This was during some of the most trying times financial firms and their … Continued
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RACV has launched a new product offering called the Energy Efficiency Assessment, available via Arcline by RACV. The in-person home assessment will be delivered by qualified tradespeople from RACV Trades and aims to help homeowners reduce their energy consumption and bills. RACV General Manager Energy Greg Edye said customers have told RACV that they want … Continued
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With the El Niño weather pattern bringing reduced rainfall and warmer temperatures this summer, RACV is encouraging Victorians to be mindful of the heightened risk of grassfires. RACV urges Victorians to understand the characteristics and behaviour of grassfires to help reduce the risk to their family and property and encourages everyone to take proactive measures … Continued
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Amidst the complexities of modern finances, a glimmer of hope shines for Australians facing hardship. Thankyou Super is the newcomer on the scene, transforming lives with a resource many were unaware they had: Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance embedded in their superannuation. TPD insurance is the unsung hero of financial plans, a safeguard for … Continued
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Thursday 2 November 2023 GMHBA launches new member app We know life’s busy, and managing your health insurance shouldn’t add to your never-ending to-do list. Members can now get the most out of their GMHBA membership, with our new app. Made with members in mind, everything’s just a tap away. The app shows the members … Continued
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In its 2022 Annual Data Report, the Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee (IBCCC) welcomed an increase in the number of brokers that reported breaches and complaints but had concerns that too many continue to report zero breaches or complaints. The report, based on data sourced from Code subscribers’ Annual Compliance Statements (ACS) reveals that a … Continued
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The ‘silly season’ is the biggest time of the year for many small businesses. But with their minds on increased summer trading, small business owners may be overlooking a key risk: underinsurance. “Underinsurance is more than just an industry buzzword,” says Brad Miller, General Manager of BizCover, Australia’s leading small business insurance platform. “For many … Continued
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In an Australian first, eligible Bupa health insurance members will collectively save millions of dollars in dental costs, with patients to receive no out-of-pocket costs for general dental fillings at Bupa Dental clinics. From 1 November 2023, members with eligible Extras cover who attend participating Bupa Dental clinics will also receive a no-gap experience across … Continued
