With spring just around the corner, it’s time to pack away the cold weather gear and to welcome in long sunny days and nature in full bloom. Australia’s springtime calendar teems with festivals and events, and what better way to enjoy the season than by heading outdoors! Wherever you are, spring offers urban and rural art, music, gardening, food and sporting events to whet any...
Following a review of 26 direct life insurance policies offered by 24 insurers, Allianz has again received, for a fourth year in a row, a Five Star CANSTAR CANNEX rating for Outstanding Value in Direct Life Insurance. Allianz Managing Director Terry Towell said “when Allianz entered the direct life insurance market a few years ago, we were the first to deliver a straightforward insurance policy...
If you have a job, chances are that you have to travel to get to your workplace. And if you commute by car in our capital cities, it’s likely that you’re familiar with the struggles of peak hour traffic: cars sitting bumper-to-bumper, horns sounding and the general fight to get to your destination on time. It’s no secret that some commuter routes are worse than others. In fact...
Allianz is proud to be named the winner of the Large General Insurance Company of the Year Award at the 2012 Australian Insurance Industry Awards. The awards are hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and Asia Insurance Review. Commenting on Allianz’s success, Managing Director, Terry Towell, said, “Allianz is delighted to win the Large General...
It’s likely that if you’re taking a test drive, you’ve done some research on the car and its features. It’s also likely that it’s on your shortlist, within your budget, and you are considering buying it. But if you’re parting with a significant amount of cash for a new ride, it’s a good idea to take your time: a thorough test drive could help make the...
If you survive a critical illness or are diagnosed with a degenerative disease, treatments or medications designed to manage the symptoms can be costly. The unfortunate reality is that a critical illness can leave some people temporarily or permanently disabled and impair their ability to work and care for themselves. Costs associated with care and recovery can coincide with a temporary or...
So you’ve found the perfect car: it’s practical, you like how it looks, and you’ve taken it for a test drive. But there are two questions on the mind of anyone looking to buy a car: first, how can I finance the payment of the car?; and second, how will I secure my investment in the event of unexpected damage or an accident? Car financing is a possible solution to the first...
The rule of thumb when it comes to the orange light is “STOP, if you can do so safely”. But in reality, do drivers follow this rule? Allianz car insurance conducted a 10 second survey to find out. Of the 1092 drivers who responded to the survey, only 6.7% thought that an orange light – sometimes also called the yellow light – signaled that they should step on the...