A perfect storm of factors has seen the average car insurance premium rise by almost 20 per cent in 2024. Here’s how to save money.If you’ve received a renewal notice for your car insurance that’s almost double the cost of last year’s, you’re not alone.
According to March 2024 inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, insurance prices in Australia rose by 16.4 per cent annually – the strongest annual rise in 23 years.
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