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Why can't home and contents policyholders stop insurers hiking premiums and cutting payouts unfairly?

insuranceNationalItch score 50Spotted 7 July 2026Bookmark
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Intensity — how painful, per the cluster70
Frequency — 4 signals, log-scaled41
Reach — 1 distinct source13
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The evidence

“My Budget Direct home and contents insurance went up 126%”

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“AAMI - Increasing home insurance”

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“Income protection cancelled without my knowledge – do I have any options (TPD or otherwise)?”

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