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Household Insurance Online Financial Goals Calculator

This tool will help you plan for your future by determining how long it will take you to achieve a specific financial goal. The calculator takes into account any current savings you have accumulated (if any) and a regular monthly investment.

Calculator results are estimates only and not quotes. Actual quotes will be provided by licensed brokers after you submit an enquiry.

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Financial Goals Calculator
This tool will help you plan for your future by determining how long it will take you to achieve a specific financial goal. The calculator takes into account any current savings you have accumulated (if any) and a regular monthly investment.
 
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Household Insurance Articles

How Often Should You Review and Update Your Household Insurance Policy?
How Often Should You Review and Update Your Household Insurance Policy?
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Recent research has unveiled a concerning trend: 14% of Australian travellers embark on international journeys without any form of travel insurance. This statistic is even more alarming among younger travellers under 30, with nearly one in four opting to travel uninsured. Such decisions expose individuals to significant financial risks, especially when unforeseen events occur abroad. - read more
IAG CEO Predicts Ongoing Insurance Premium Rises
IAG CEO Predicts Ongoing Insurance Premium Rises
12 Mar 2026: Paige Estritori
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has reported a significant 91% increase in net profit for the first half of the 2025 financial year, reaching $778 million. This surge is largely attributed to favourable weather conditions and a reduction in claims. Despite this positive financial performance, IAG's CEO, Nick Hawkins, has indicated that insurance premiums are expected to continue rising, albeit at a slower pace than in previous years. - read more
APRA Data Reveals Steady Performance in General Insurance Intermediaries
APRA Data Reveals Steady Performance in General Insurance Intermediaries
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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its latest bi-annual report on intermediated general insurance, providing insights into market activity for the six months ending June 2025. The data indicates a stable performance among general insurance intermediaries, with total premiums invoiced through intermediaries reaching $21.5 billion. Of this, $17.6 billion was placed with APRA-authorized general insurers, $2.6 billion with Lloyd’s underwriters, and $1.3 billion with unauthorized foreign insurers. - read more
Café's Storm Damage Claim Reduced Due to Underinsurance
Café's Storm Damage Claim Reduced Due to Underinsurance
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In a recent case, a café and catering business faced significant financial challenges after a storm forced its closure. The establishment ceased operations on August 28, 2024, and resumed on January 24, 2025, following repairs approved by their insurer, Suncorp. The insurer compensated the business with $280,570 for a year's gross profit loss and an additional $26,863 for increased operational costs. - read more
Insurer Ordered to Pay Arson Claim Despite Director's Past Convictions
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Term Life Insurance:
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