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Yahoo! Australia & NZ Personal Finance's Insurance Centre take the work and the worry out of finding the best policy for your car, home and contents and health.

 

SYDNEY, February, 06 2002 - If the thought of a home break-in, hospital care or car accident sends shivers down your spine - you're not alone - but what if you weren't insured? For many people, hunting around for the most appropriate policy seems like too much hard work, but with the launch of Yahoo! Australia & NZ Personal Finance's new Insurance Centre, now there's no excuse not to be covered by the best policy for your needs.

Yahoo!'s Insurance Centre puts an end to the difficult deciphering of competing Insurance policies by offering detailed, easy to follow tables to help people find the best available car, home, contents and health policies tailored to their individual needs.

Through a partnership with Infochoice, Yahoo! users can now research car, home, contents and health insurance policies all in the one place, enabling them to compare products and make an informed decision with just a click of the mouse.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • Extensive product comparison tables including no-claim bonus protection, pay by the month schemes and multiple policy discounts
  • News and views from the industry which may affect consumers
  • Tips and tricks for what to look for and what to avoid
  • Glossary of insurance terms

ALL RELATING TO THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

  • Car Insurance - Compare comprehensive and 3rd party insurance policies and providers
  • Home and Contents Insurance - Value your contents, compare policies and providers
  • Health Insurance - Find the best policy to suit your needs

Ideal for the person who doesn't have time to shop around on their own, Yahoo! Australia & NZ Personal Finance offers a fast and easy way to compare a multitude of products online; with expert tips, tricks and features to help people make informed decisions when selecting an insurance policy.

"Yahoo! Australia & NZ Personal Finance offers an easy way to compare insurance online and make a decision," said Sali Taylor, Producer, Yahoo! Australia & NZ. "There's even a handy built-in policy renewal reminder so you will never forget to renew your insurance."

All a person has to do is follow a simple step-by-step questionnaire. Eg: When searching for car insurance, the questions are: 1) what type of coverage are you looking for (eg: comprehensive, third party)? 2) what state do you live in? 3) what features are most important for your insurance eg: pay by the month, hail damage cover, no-claim bonus protection, etc. A comprehensive, comparative table is then produced based on the information given, outlining the policies available in the market that best suit the person's needs.

Finding a health plan is just as easy with customers inputting 1) whether the coverage is for a single, couple or family, 2) if the 30% rebate to premium is to apply and 3) what type of coverage is required i.e hospital and/or ancillary. You then select those features that are most important to you in a health insurance policy eg: cover for pregnancy, major eye surgery or joint replacement etc and how much you are willing to pay towards your hospital treatment. A comparative table is then produced giving breakdowns of health insurance plans suited best to your needs. You can then tick a box beside the policies you're interested in and compare them against one anothers an easy way to compare insurance online and make a decision," said Sali Taylor, Producer, Yahoo! Australia & NZ. "Thereyou can even see who provides the better benefit for things like contact lenses, acupuncture, clinical pyschology, shiatsu massage and major eye surgery.

Looking for home and contents insurance? Those in the market can choose the features they most want from their cover, click the GO! button and then be presented with a list of insurers that have plans that meet their given requirements. If there are any terms that cause confusion, users can simply, click on the word to view a pop-up explanation!

For those seeking ideas about what to look for before making their decision the special 'tips and tricks' section offers lots of practical information to consider. Tips are given on topics including: checking overseas coverage, being wary of waiting periods, policy limits, excesses and co-payments, checking the 'excess', claims disputes and complaints, reviewing policies regularly and discounts for multiple policies.

With such a 'finance friendly' site, users can feel safe that the information they receive is straight forward, up-to-date, independent and the best in the market. In addition, the Yahoo! Australia & NZ Personal Finance site also provides topical articles to help with your choices handling such issues as Green Slips Insurance, the 30% rebate, avoiding 'the gap' and the advantages and disadvantages of private health insurance to name a just a few!

The new Insurance Centres are a useful addition to the Yahoo! Australia & NZ Personal Finance site, that also includes extensive Banking, Business Loan and Mortgage Centres, each with easy step-by-step solutions to finding the best available financial products in the market.

To experience the ease and convenience of this great service, visit Yahoo! Australia & NZ Personal Finance and get yourself covered for 2002!

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About Yahoo! Australia & NZ
Yahoo! Australia & NZ is one of the most recognised Internet brands in the region. www.yahoo.com.au and the online auction site SOLD.com.au are part of the global network of Yahoo! sites. By working with leading local companies, Yahoo! Australia & NZ provides comprehensive and localised media, commerce and communication services to over four million Australians and New Zealanders each month. For marketers, government and businesses, the company offers intelligent, innovative and integrated marketing, selling and Internet broadcast solutions for maximum impact.Yahoo! Australia & NZ has offices in Sydney and Melbourne and can be found on the Web at www.yahoo.com.au and www.yahoo.co.nz

About Yahoo! Inc
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global Internet communications, commerce and media company that offers a comprehensive branded network of services to more than 219 million individuals each month worldwide. As the first online navigational guide to the Web, www.yahoo.com is the leading guide in terms of traffic, advertising, household and business user reach. Yahoo! is the No. 1 Internet brand globally and reaches the largest audience worldwide. The company also provides online business and enterprise services designed to enhance the productivity and Web presence of Yahoo!'s clients. These services include Corporate Yahoo!, a popular customised enterprise portal solution; audio and video streaming; store hosting and management; and Web site tools and services. The company's global Web network includes 24 World properties. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Yahoo! has offices in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia, Canada and the United States.

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