Australian Unity Home Insurance review

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.

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Our verdict

Pros

  • Get a No Claim Bonus of up to 30% if you haven't claimed for 5 years.
  • Flexible payment options - pay monthly at no extra cost.
  • Get 10% of your first year's premium if you buy a home and contents policy online.

Cons

  • There's no underinsurance protection, which could leave you out of pocket.
  • Our cost research indicates Australian Unity is more expensive than average.
  • The 14-day cooling off period is shorter than what's offered by many other brands.

Price

Our cost research found Australian Unity was more expensive than average, at an estimated $3,033 a year, compared to the overall average of $2,780 a year. Be aware though, this figure can vary drastically depending on the specific details of your home.

Provider
Average cost
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$3,033.34
Youi logo
$3,017.43
$1,784.72
AAMI Logo
$1,538.56
NRMA logo
2,188.66

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What additional cover options are available

Australian Unity has four additional cover options:

  • Accidental damage - Cover for accidental and unexpected damage, such as spilling red wine on your new carpet.
  • Motor burnout - Cover in case an electrical current damages your household electrical motors.
  • Domestic worker's compensation cover - Cover in case a household employee is injured at your home.
  • Portable contents - Cover for personal items you take outside of the home, including phones and jewellery.

How to make a claim

To make a claim on your Australian Unity home insurance, you'll have to claim via the Allianz website. You'll need your policy information, details of the incident, details about the damage you're claiming for, and information about anyone else involved. If you need support, you can call Allianz on 13 10 13.

Australian Unity home insurance complaints information

Allianz Australia, the brand that underwrites Australian Unity home insurance, was the subject of 760 home insurance complaints and 103 contents insurance complaints in the 2023/24 financial year. However, Allianz Australia is categorised as a "very large" insurer. AAI, another "very large" insurer, received 1,786 home insurance complaints and 414 contents insurance complaints in the same time period.

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