Go Back  British Expats > Living & Moving Abroad > Australia
Reload this Page >

House contents insurance - any advice?

House contents insurance - any advice?

Old Aug 24th 2006, 9:38 pm
  #1  
going "home" soon
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Location: Cleveland (nr Brisbane), QLD
Posts: 133
RayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of light
Default House contents insurance - any advice?

Hi, can anyone recommend any house contents insurance outfits that cover Brisbane. I understand the moment you stuff leaves the removal van the other end the shipping insurance ceases to cover you so I was keep to get something lined up....
RayZor is offline  
Old Aug 24th 2006, 9:54 pm
  #2  
BE Enthusiast
 
Sue from Manchester's Avatar
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Carina, Brisvegas
Posts: 547
Sue from Manchester has a brilliant futureSue from Manchester has a brilliant futureSue from Manchester has a brilliant futureSue from Manchester has a brilliant futureSue from Manchester has a brilliant futureSue from Manchester has a brilliant future
Default Re: House contents insurance - any advice?

I was with CGU at first and they were very good at paying out after a bike theft, new for old. However they not very good administratively and actually cancelled my policy without telling me. I then went with RACQ who were cheaper and when I move into my own home I should get a discount because I also have car and breakdown insurance with them.
Sue from Manchester is offline  
Old Aug 24th 2006, 9:58 pm
  #3  
Ping Pong Wannabe
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Location: Edge of the Cotswolds
Posts: 657
banjo has much to be proud ofbanjo has much to be proud ofbanjo has much to be proud ofbanjo has much to be proud ofbanjo has much to be proud ofbanjo has much to be proud ofbanjo has much to be proud ofbanjo has much to be proud ofbanjo has much to be proud ofbanjo has much to be proud ofbanjo has much to be proud of
Default Re: House contents insurance - any advice?

we used AAMI and were very happy with them
banjo is offline  
Old Aug 24th 2006, 10:29 pm
  #4  
BE Enthusiast
 
flip's Avatar
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne's North East Outer Suburbs
Posts: 689
flip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud of
Default Re: House contents insurance - any advice?

Originally Posted by banjo
we used AAMI and were very happy with them
Same here
flip is offline  
Old Aug 24th 2006, 10:32 pm
  #5  
BE Forum Addict
 
suzimc's Avatar
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Balmain, Sydney
Posts: 1,194
suzimc has a reputation beyond reputesuzimc has a reputation beyond reputesuzimc has a reputation beyond reputesuzimc has a reputation beyond reputesuzimc has a reputation beyond reputesuzimc has a reputation beyond reputesuzimc has a reputation beyond reputesuzimc has a reputation beyond reputesuzimc has a reputation beyond reputesuzimc has a reputation beyond reputesuzimc has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: House contents insurance - any advice?

Originally Posted by flip
Same here
How about:

www.aami.com.au/
www.anz.com.au/aus/ind/insurance/default.asp
www.australianunity.com.au/
www.budgetdirect.com.au/

I can't recommend any through personal experience, but they are probably worth a look!
suzimc is offline  
Old Aug 24th 2006, 10:41 pm
  #6  
Australia's Doorman
 
Hutch's Avatar
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Location: The Shoalhaven, New South Wales, Australia
Posts: 11,056
Hutch has a reputation beyond reputeHutch has a reputation beyond reputeHutch has a reputation beyond reputeHutch has a reputation beyond reputeHutch has a reputation beyond reputeHutch has a reputation beyond reputeHutch has a reputation beyond reputeHutch has a reputation beyond reputeHutch has a reputation beyond reputeHutch has a reputation beyond reputeHutch has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: House contents insurance - any advice?

We've gone with NRMA, because we have other policies with them (Comprehensive car and Greenslip) and you get a sizeable discount in such cases. Plus it's a pretty good policy with things like flood damage protection included as standard.
Hutch is offline  
Old Aug 24th 2006, 10:49 pm
  #7  
BE Enthusiast
 
flip's Avatar
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne's North East Outer Suburbs
Posts: 689
flip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud offlip has much to be proud of
Default Re: House contents insurance - any advice?

Originally Posted by suzimc
How about:

www.aami.com.au/
www.anz.com.au/aus/ind/insurance/default.asp
www.australianunity.com.au/
www.budgetdirect.com.au/

I can't recommend any through personal experience, but they are probably worth a look!
We found anz to be about 25% higher than AAMI on building and contents and AAMI were very helpful to deal with. Only thing is they don't replace stuff accidentally damaged.
flip is offline  
Old Aug 25th 2006, 1:14 pm
  #8  
going "home" soon
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Location: Cleveland (nr Brisbane), QLD
Posts: 133
RayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of lightRayZor is a glorious beacon of light
Default Re: House contents insurance - any advice?

Originally Posted by flip
We found anz to be about 25% higher than AAMI on building and contents and AAMI were very helpful to deal with. Only thing is they don't replace stuff accidentally damaged.
thanks all - that gives me a few leads...
RayZor is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.