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Australia Post offers Australians a range of car insurance policies to meet drivers’ different needs. Read our review to learn more about its products!
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Australia Post is Australia’s postal services provider, also offering a number of money and insurance services to customers in Australia. Underwritten by QBE, Australia Post’s car insurance policies aim to offer offers flexible cover at competitive prices, whether you want basic protection or more extensive coverage.
We take a look at Australia Post’s car insurance products in this review so you can understand your options. Find out about the types of insurance on offer, what is and isn’t covered and the optional extras you can add today!
Disclaimer: all coverage offered by Australia Post is subject to the terms and conditions of your policy. Limits and exclusions apply. Please refer to your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or contact Australia Post if you’re unsure about what is and isn’t covered.
Please note that Savvy does not represent Australia Post for its car insurance products. All listed policies, inclusions and limits are correct as of July 2023.
Australia Post offers the following types of car insurance to Australian drivers:
Comprehensive coverage offers the most extensive list of inclusions among the different types of cover – though it also tends to be the most expensive. Australia Post’s Comprehensive Car Insurance offers the following inclusions:
Third-party car insurance offers a more basic level of cover than comprehensive plans. Australia Post’s Third Party Property Damage Car Insurance includes:
You can choose to add Fire and Theft cover to your policy, which has the following additional inclusions:
Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance is a mandatory form of insurance required for all vehicles in Australia, covering you for third-party compensation claims if you cause injury or death with your vehicle. In New South Wales, this type of insurance is known as a Green Slip. If you are a NSW resident, you can purchase Green Slip insurance through Australia Post. It will cover costs such as:
Yes – Australia Post offers several optional extras on its Comprehensive Car Insurance policy, though these are not available on its third-party plans:
When you make a claim, the following excesses may be applied:
Yes – if you purchase Australia Post’s Comprehensive Car Insurance, you can choose to insure your car for its agreed value or its market value when you take out the policy. On third-party policies, you can only insure your car for its market value.
You can lodge a claim at anytime using QBE’s online claims form or by calling the dedicated phone number. The QBE claims form can be accessed via the auspost.com website. When making a claim, you will need to provide:
As of July 2023, you can get $75 off your first year’s premium if you buy Comprehensive Car Insurance online.
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