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Welcome to NRMA Insurance’s blog, your home for information and inspiration. Whether you’re looking for helpful ways to save on insurance, how to maintain your car, travel tips for your next adventure, or stories to inspire you –– we’re here to guide you. After all, that’s what a Help Company would do. 

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  • 24 June, 2026
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Ways you could save on car insurance

    Looking to renew your car insurance? Here are some tips that could help you save.

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    Car Insurance Guide
  • 14 July, 2026
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Understanding offset accounts

    We explain how an offset account works and how it may help you pay off your home loan sooner.

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    Home Home loans Guide
  • 18 May, 2026
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    What I wish I knew as a learner driver

    Learning to drive is a big milestone, and sometimes, it can feel stressful. Read our tips to help you feel a little less alone, and a little more confident.

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    Guide Car Learner driver Insurance
  • 13 July, 2026
    Business | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Working Well: knowing the signs of stress when self-employed

    The first in our ‘Working Well’ series, Dr. Leanne Faulkner uncovers the tell-tale signs of stress in small business owners and ways to manage it.

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    Stress Working well Small business Mental health
  • 15 May, 2026
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    The top travel insurance claim revealed

    Learn what catches Aussies out, why travel claims are rising, and how NRMA travel insurance can help protect you.

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    Claims Holiday Travel Insurance
  • 07 August, 2026
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Insurance and townhouses

    We explain what you need to know about townhouses and insurance.

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    Home Insurance Guide
  • 05 August, 2026
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    The real cost of owning a home

    Discover some of the upfront and ongoing costs associated with home ownership as an owner-occupier.

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    Guide Home Insurance Home loans
  • 05 August, 2026
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Understanding Accidental Damage

    Not sure whether you can claim for damage to your carpet after a red cordial mishap? We explain Accidental Damage cover and how it works.

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    Home Insurance Guide
  • 05 August, 2026
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    How to renew CTP insurance in NSW

    Live in NSW and need to renew your CTP insurance? We explain how in 5 steps.

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    Insurance Guide
  • 24 June, 2026
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Ways you could save on car insurance

    Looking to renew your car insurance? Here are some tips that could help you save.

    Read more
    Car Insurance Guide
  • 10 June, 2026
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    The most common car crashes in 2026

    Discover the top 8 most common car crashes, according to NRMA Insurance claims data.

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    Insurance Car Road rules Claims Road safety
  • 29 May, 2026
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Travel with Pride this June

    Summer in the Northern Hemisphere means LGBTIQA+ Pride celebrations. Get our top rainbow travel destinations and safety tips.

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    Road trip Activities Travel Lifestyle Attractions Holiday Insurance
  • 22 May, 2026
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Frugal living tips to help save money this winter

    Aussie families are feeling the pinch. Read our top 10 frugal living tips to help save money this winter.

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    Lifestyle Energy efficiency Guide
  • 15 May, 2026
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    The top travel insurance claim revealed

    Learn what catches Aussies out, why travel claims are rising, and how NRMA travel insurance can help protect you.

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    Claims Holiday Travel Insurance
  • 10 August, 2026
    Business | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Working well: building your network

    The third in our ‘Working Well’ series, Dr. Leanne Faulkner shares how important it is to build a network of support when self-employed.

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    Stress Working well Small business Mental health
  • 27 July, 2026
    Business | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Working well: using job control to reduce stress at work

    The second in our ‘Working Well’ series, Dr Leanne Faulkner shares how feeling in control of your work could help reduce stress when you’re self-employed.

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    Stress Working well Small business Mental health
  • 13 July, 2026
    Business | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Working Well: knowing the signs of stress when self-employed

    The first in our ‘Working Well’ series, Dr. Leanne Faulkner uncovers the tell-tale signs of stress in small business owners and ways to manage it.

    Read more
    Stress Working well Small business Mental health
  • 14 April, 2026
    Community | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Turning old tech, into smart tech

    The renewable energy transition is picking up pace. Discover how DNA Energy helps businesses embrace new technology and thrive.

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    Climate resilience Preparedness Help Fund
  • 01 April, 2026
    Community | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Technology meets tradition: electricity in agriculture

    Learn how Rainstick, Indigenous Australian startup and recipient of an NRMA Insurance Help Fund grant, combines traditional wisdom with modern tech to help support sustainable farming and food practices.

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    Climate resilience Help Fund Sustainability Climate Tech
  • 31 March, 2026
    Community | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Using drones and data to drive impact

    With support from NRMA Insurance’s Help Fund, one climate tech company wants to give everyone the tools to help better understand our environment.

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    Climate resilience Preparedness Help Fund Sustainability

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