As part of our 2023 Car Insurance Awards, our insights team compared over 1,000 quotes from 37 different comprehensive car insurance policies.
NRMA performed above average, with only 10 brands scoring higher. Here's how NRMA compares to some other car insurers.
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NRMA offers comprehensive car insurance at a competitive price. While it's not a budget insurer, only 10 brands offered cheaper car insurance than NRMA. Take a closer look using the table below.
All the protection of Comprehensive, with extra benefits including a hire car as standard, if your car can't be driven due to an insured incident. Excess-free glass cover is also included, along with taxi fares of up to $250 if your car can't be driven after a covered accident.
Covers your car for accidental damage, collision or crash, vandalism, theft, fire and severe weather. You'll also get a new replacement car if yours is written off within its first two years, tools of trade are covered up to $1,500 and emergency repairs are covered Up to $800.
This covers you for accidental damage to your own car, fire, theft and a few other benefits. It's a basic level of cover so the benefit limits are lower.
All the protection of Third Party Property Damage, plus cover for your car if it's stolen or catches fire. You'll also be able to claim for hire care costs after a theft or attempted theft. Be aware, theft and fire expenses are only covered up to $10,000.
A basic level of protection covering you for accidental damage to other people's cars or property. You're also covered for towing costs and any damage to your car if the accident was caused by an uninsured driver.
Mandatory for NSW motorists, you need CTP insurance before you can register your vehicle. CTP covers medical costs for people injured in road accidents. It doesn't offer any cover for your property or vehicle - only injuries.
The specific benefits of this bespoke cover depend on a vehicle's make and model, as well as any special features it might have. Cars can be covered for wedding hire, special occasions, hobbies or recreation, but not if you use it regularly or drive it more than 9,000km a year.
I lent my car to an friend overnight to be returned next day. 3 weeks later can’t contact said friend and car has been recorded stealing fuel. Its comprehensively insured and police have been notified should I claim for full loss of vehicle
Hi Mr Dobaleena,
Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service. You should contact NRMA directly about claims information, which you can do by calling 131 123.
All the best,
Richard
Can you please tell me why there is a cancellation fee charged? We had 3rd party insurance on our camper van which we sold today. Called NRMA to cancel the insurance and was told there was a cancellation fee of $30. I have never been charged this by any other insurance company and will certainly never insure a vehicle with NRMA again.
Hi Shirley,
Thanks for your question.
Early termination or cancellation fees are put in place by insurance brands to cover the administration costs they incur when a customer decides to end their insurance policy early. Unfortunately, this is standard across most car insurance brands. However, after going through the policy documents of the car insurance brands reviewed on Finder, it looks as though CGU is the only brand that doesn’t have a cancellation fee. You can review our car insurance homepage to learn more details about cancelling your existing policy.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard
My car is in a repair shop after damage sustained in an accident I now drive a hire car provided to me by my insurer , now I just got a puncture in sidewall and can’t be repaired will need new tyre will I have to pay for that or will my insurer do that
Hi Ronny,
Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer. You will need to contact your insurer directly about these matters.
All the best,
Richard
If I bought a new car and insured it for 38,000 agree value and it was in an accident not my fault would you pay new for old value all the agree 38,000 dollars value question agent?
Need to know this advice urgently thank you
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer. You’ll need to contact NRMA claims about this matter by calling 131 123.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard
I have two car one 2013, other 2014, I am looking for together two car insurance
Hi Bindhu,
Thanks for your question.
If you would like to receive a quote from one of the providers in our panel, please head to our car insurance home page. Please make sure to read the eligibility criteria, features and details of the policy, as well as the relevant Product Disclosure Statement of the policy before making a decision and consider whether the product is right for you. If necessary, speak to the insurance brand to verify any details.
I hope this was helpful,
Richard