diff --git a/docs/finances/insurance/home-insurance.md b/docs/finances/insurance/home-insurance.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d712943 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/finances/insurance/home-insurance.md @@ -0,0 +1,65 @@ +# Home insurance + +## Policy + +Provider: Allianz insurance + +Policy number: 21-S353023-DMP + +Renewal date: 8 April 2025 + +Total annual premium: $1,625.28 ($135.44 per month) + +Biller Reference Number (BRN): 16210011524177 + +Cover: + +- Buildings + - Rebuild: $577,200 (excess: $600) +- Contents + - General contents: $76,575 (excess: $600) + - Portable contents: nil + +## Comparison Quotes + +Prices are for the first year (discounted premium). + +| Insurer | Date | Annual Premium | +| :------------------- | :--------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| AAMI (AAI) | 12/04/2025 | $1,153.53, paid annually ($96.13 per month), building value $566,000 (max allowed) | +| Australia Post (QBE) | 12/04/2025 | $1,302.08, paid annually ($108.51 per month) | +| QBE | 12/04/2025 | $1,335.79, paid annually ($111.32 per month) | +| Budget Direct | 12/04/2025 | $1,450.90, paid annually ($120.91 per month) | +| Suncorp (AAI) | 12/04/2025 | $1,538.86, paid annually ($128.24 per month) | + +Details used: + +- Buildings + - Rebulid: $577,200 (excess: $600) +- Contents + - General contents: $76,575 (excess: $600) + - Portable contents: nil +- Policy start date: 30/04/2025 +- Year moved in: 2020 +- Building type: Free Standing Home +- Built on: Slab +- External walls: Brick Veneer +- Roof: Colorbond +- Year of construction: 2004 +- Quality of fittings: Standard +- Number of bedrooms: 3 +- Number of bathrooms: 2 +- Number of covered car spaces: 2 +- Ducted Air-Con/Heating: Yes +- Granny Flat: No +- Shed: Yes +- Security Alarm: No +- Commercial use: No +- Mortgage: NAB (for certificate of currency) +- Oldest policy holder DOB: 26/06/1986 (Brad) +- Claims in last five years: none + +## Strategy + +1. Switch insurers every year. +1. Find the two cheapest insurers and alternate between them.