Nicola Middlemiss is a senior journalist specialising in personal finance and insurance. With nearly a decade of experience in business and finance journalism, Nicola has a deep understanding of commercial insurance within the Australian market. Over the course of her career, she has contributed thousands of articles to well-respected publications including Domain, Financy, Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine, Insurance Business Australia, and Your Investment Property. With a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Leeds and a Tier 1 General Insurance (General Advice) ASIC-approved certification, Nicola is committed to providing Australians with the tools and knowledge they need to make smart financial decisions, whether it’s navigating complex insurance policies or building personal wealth.
Expertise
Personal finance
Personal insurance, including car, health, home, life, pet and travel insurance
Commercial business insurance
Education
Bachelor of Arts: English and Art History | University of Leeds | 2010-2013
GMCU home insurance is backed by Allianz, which has a strong complaints record and solid benefits. However, premiums are also more expensive than average.
Australian Unity has a strong complaints record and competitive benefits, but it’s lacking in underinsurance protection which is a popular feature offered by many other brands.
The airline has become the first in Australia to launch a baggage-tracking tool.
Nicola Middlemiss29 August 2023
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