Tell me about contents and car insurance please
Aug 5th 2009, 9:37 am
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Tell me about contents and car insurance please
Right - car insurance I've seen recommendations on here for bingle.com.au and Allianz, so I think I'm ok with them, unless anyone has any other recommendations. Oh, and do I need to bring over proof of no-claims from my insurer here in the UK, or is that pointless?
However, contents insurance for when we get a rental - who are people using for their insurance, are they good value and would you recommend them?
However, contents insurance for when we get a rental - who are people using for their insurance, are they good value and would you recommend them?
Aug 5th 2009, 10:11 am
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Re: Tell me about contents and car insurance please
NRMA is very good for contents, but a bit pricey. I know people who have claimed, and been very happy.
I haven't had a claim yet, so can't comment personally.
Car
I haven't had a claim yet, so can't comment personally.
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Many Insurers will accept your word that you have proof of No Claims Discount from the UK, but in the event of an accident, it is highly likely that they will want to see the proof prior to paying out the claim.
My advise is to send a copy of it to the Insurer, so they have it on file.
There is no discount allowed on the CTP cover, in Queensland
My advise is to send a copy of it to the Insurer, so they have it on file.
There is no discount allowed on the CTP cover, in Queensland
Aug 5th 2009, 10:15 am
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Re: Tell me about contents and car insurance please
I'm happy to pay that bit more for a company that is reliable, so I'll look at them thanks.
Just another thought, but is there a website like moneysupermarket.com in the UK where you can compare quotes from a number of insurers in one place, or will I have to do it the old-fashioned way?
Just another thought, but is there a website like moneysupermarket.com in the UK where you can compare quotes from a number of insurers in one place, or will I have to do it the old-fashioned way?
Aug 5th 2009, 10:27 am
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Re: Tell me about contents and car insurance please
Car - bring your no-claims record. It works here, definitely with RACQ and others I believe. We've just swapped from RACQ to Suncorp as it worked out a third cheaper and was recommended.
House - we use Caliden (used to be Australian Unity) because they provide the cover we want, which others didn't. Read the small print carefully.
There is the on-line equivalent of Which - www.choice.com.au It's well worth the money when you're starting out here and before.
House - we use Caliden (used to be Australian Unity) because they provide the cover we want, which others didn't. Read the small print carefully.
There is the on-line equivalent of Which - www.choice.com.au It's well worth the money when you're starting out here and before.
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Aug 6th 2009, 8:36 am
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Re: Tell me about contents and car insurance please
Thanks. Anyone else got any recommendations?
