Insurance Review

The Annual Insurance Review Checklist

Compare home & contents, car, health, life, and income protection insurance annually. Ensure your coverage matches your needs and stop overpaying at renewal. The average household saves $400-800/year by switching.

Insurance Premiums Silently Increase Every Year

Insurers count on you not comparing. Premiums typically increase 10-25% at renewal — often with reduced coverage. Most people pay 30% more than necessary and have coverage gaps they don't know about.

  • Premiums increase 15-30% at renewal
  • Coverage hasn't been updated in years
  • Underinsured home (rising rebuild costs)
  • Life insurance beneficiaries outdated
  • Multiple policies with different renewal dates
  • No idea what excess or limits you have

Life Admin AI Tracks Every Insurance Review

  • Renewal Reminders

    Get reminded 60 days before each policy renews — time to compare and switch

  • Coverage Tracking

    Track coverage amounts, excess, and beneficiaries for each policy

  • Multi-Policy Management

    All insurance policies (home, car, health, life, income) in one place

  • Life Event Triggers

    Marriage, baby, renovation, or new car — get prompted to review coverage

Your Complete Insurance Review Checklist

Review each policy annually to ensure adequate coverage at the best price.

Home & Contents Insurance

Check sum insured matches current rebuild cost (use online calculators). Review contents value. Compare 3+ quotes. Consider bundling for discounts.

Car Insurance

Review comprehensive vs third party based on car value. Compare quotes — premiums can vary 40%+. Check excess and agreed vs market value.

Health Insurance

Review before April rate increase. Check if you're paying for services you don't use (pregnancy, orthodontics). Compare at PrivateHealth.gov.au.

Life Insurance

Check coverage amount matches current debts + 10x income. Review beneficiaries. Compare standalone vs super-funded life insurance.

Income Protection

Ensure coverage matches current income. Check waiting period and benefit period. Review if standalone or via super — super policies often have less coverage.

Landlord Insurance

If you own rental property, ensure landlord insurance covers malicious damage, loss of rent, and legal liability. Compare annually.

Pet Insurance

Review coverage limits, per-condition limits, and excess. Compare before renewal. Consider if self-insuring is better for older pets.

Travel Insurance

Check if annual multi-trip policy is cheaper than per-trip. Verify coverage for pre-existing conditions and adventure activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about insurance reviews and comparisons

How much can I save by comparing insurance annually?

The average household saves $400-800 per year by comparing and switching insurance. Car insurance savings alone can be $200-500/year. Home & contents savings average $150-300/year. Health insurance savings can be $300-600/year.

When should I compare insurance?

Start comparing 3-4 weeks before your renewal date. This gives you time to get quotes, choose a new provider, and avoid automatic renewal at a higher rate. Never accept renewal without comparing — premiums typically jump 15-30%.

Am I underinsured on my home?

Most Australians are underinsured by 20-40%. Use your insurer's online rebuild calculator or a quantity surveyor's estimate. Factor in recent construction cost increases (10-20% since 2020). Underinsurance means you'll pay the gap out of pocket.

Should I get life insurance through my super?

Super-funded life insurance is convenient and often cheaper, but coverage may be lower and can be affected by super balance changes. Check your super's default coverage — you may need to top up. Compare standalone policies if you have dependents or significant debt.

How do I track multiple insurance policies with different renewal dates?

Life Admin AI's Finance Hub and Life Tasks Hub let you track all insurance policies with their renewal dates, coverage amounts, and beneficiaries. Get reminded 60 days before each renewal so you can compare and switch.

Never Overpay for Insurance Again

Track every insurance policy, get renewal reminders, and compare before each renewal. Free to start, premium features available when you need them.

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