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Tim Bennett

Tim Bennett

Insurance expert

Tim Bennett is Finder's lead publisher for insurance and utilities. For over 10 years he's reported on news, politics, finance and other topics as a journalist and radio presenter. Tim's roles have included radio news reader and breakfast at the ABC, news producer for SBS and producer for Fairfax Media. Tim has been quoted as a health insurance expert on Television programs including 7 News, Sunrise, SBS news, as well as on radio stations including 3AW, 5AA and ABC Local. He's also been quoted in national news mastheads including the Australian, as well as The Daily Telegraph, The Courier Mail and more.

To contact Tim for a media interview, please email aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

  • Personal finance
  • Financial comparison
  • Health insurance
  • General insurance
  • Life insurance

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (Politics) | Macquarie University | 2011-2018
  • Tier 1 RG 146 Generic Knowledge | Financial Education Professionals | 2024

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149 articles written by this author

Travel Insurance: Compare and Save

Compare travel insurance quotes from 14 brands – that’s more than any other site in Australia. See prices in seconds. Find a better deal.

Tim Bennett 25 March 2025
Travel Insurance: Compare and Save

Compare health insurance Australia – Chatbot

Looking for private health cover? Follow these easy steps to find the right private health insurance policy for you.

Tim Bennett 6 March 2025
Compare health insurance Australia – Chatbot

Compare health insurance

Looking for private health cover? Follow these easy steps to find the right private health insurance policy for you.

Tim Bennett 4 March 2025
Compare health insurance

Compare health insurance Australia – Chatbot

Looking for private health cover? Follow these easy steps to find the right private health insurance policy for you.

Tim Bennett 4 March 2025
Compare health insurance Australia – Chatbot

Cyclone Alfred: Is it too late to get home insurance?

It could be too late for many Queenslanders to update their home insurance, but it's a wake up call for the rest of us.

Tim Bennett 3 March 2025
Cyclone Alfred: Is it too late to get home insurance?

Health insurance rises: The countdown is on!

Your health insurance premiums will go up on April 1st - the average increase is 3.73%, but odds are good that yours are going up by even more! Act now to save.

Tim Bennett 28 February 2025
Health insurance rises: The countdown is on!

This health fund hiked premiums 9.56%! Is it yours?

Health insurance price rises 2025: Prices are going up! Find out how much more your health fund will charge you after April 1st 2025.

Tim Bennett 27 February 2025
This health fund hiked premiums 9.56%! Is it yours?

CBHS International Overseas Student Health Cover

CBHS OVHC can help you meet your visa requirements while studying in Australia.

Tim Bennett 4 February 2025
CBHS International Overseas Student Health Cover

Tiers live averages

cots of tiers,updated live

Tim Bennett 23 January 2025
Tiers live averages

Yes, the LA fires could happen here. Is your insurance up to date?

The historic LA fires should be a wake up call for anyone in a fire-prone country. That includes Australia.

Tim Bennett 10 January 2025
Yes, the LA fires could happen here. Is your insurance up to date?
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