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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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  • 29 November, 2024
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    5 tips to prepare for bushfire season

    Do you know how to prepare for bushfire season? Here are our 5 tips to help you prepare your home.

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    Guide Preparedness
  • 15 November, 2025
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Safe driving during summer: NSW guide

    Stay safe on our roads this summer with information on driving in extreme heat, what to do on country roads and why double demerit days exist.

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    Car Holiday Road safety Guide
  • 17 October, 2025
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Comprehensive versus Third Party Fire and Theft

    Need help finding the right car insurance cover? We explain the difference between Comprehensive and Third Party Property Fire and Theft insurance.

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    Guide Insurance
  • 16 December, 2025
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Destination SA: events and festivals you need to know

    We help you plan your next trip to South Australia with a guide on the best festivals and events on offer.

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    Activities Holiday Travel Attractions
  • 31 July, 2025
    Business | NRMA Insurance Blog

    A guide to selling artwork on consignment

    Are you an artist looking to sell your works on consignment? We break down the basics to help you get started.

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    Guide Small business

In the home

  • 04 February, 2026
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    5 things to consider before buying an investment property

    Thinking of buying an investment property? We help you prepare with 5 key considerations.

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    Guide Home loans
  • 04 February, 2026
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Types of home loans in Australia

    Fixed, variable or split? We help you decide by explaining what types of loans are available in Australia and how they work.

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    Guide Home loans
  • 15 December, 2025
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    How to declutter your house

    Is your home feeling cluttered and unorganised? Here are our tips to help you tidy up.

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    Home Guide DIY

On the road

  • 23 January, 2026
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Caravan insurance guide

    New to caravanning? We break down the basics of caravan insurance so you can enjoy peace of mind on your next getaway.

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    Travel Insurance Guide
  • 22 December, 2025
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Campervan vs motorhome: helping you decide

    Campervans and motorhomes both offer the essentials needed for life on the road, so how do you decide? We explain key differences to help you make the call.

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    Car buying Travel Insurance Guide
  • 02 December, 2025
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Agreed vs market value

    Questioning the difference between agreed and market value and which option is right for you? We break down key considerations of each to help you decide.

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    Insurance Guide Car

Travel and lifestyle

  • 02 February, 2026
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Tips for planning your Valentine’s Day proposal

    Read our tips on planning the perfect Valentine’s Day proposal and how to insure your engagement ring.

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    Insurance Guide Lifestyle
  • 16 January, 2026
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    6 tips for your first caravan holiday

    Planning a trip in your caravan for the first time? We help get you started with 6 practical tips.

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    Insurance Holiday Road trip Guide Travel
  • 16 December, 2025
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Destination SA: events and festivals you need to know

    We help you plan your next trip to South Australia with a guide on the best festivals and events on offer.

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    Activities Holiday Travel Attractions

Business

  • 15 December, 2025
    Business | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Home insurance vs home business insurance

    Run a business from home? We break down key considerations to keep in mind when deciding on a policy.

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    Guide Insurance
  • 26 August, 2025
    Business | NRMA Insurance Blog

    A simple guide to business insurance for tradies

    Discover how insurance for tradies can help protect your business, motor vehicle, and tools from claims, injury, theft or property damage.

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    Trades Small business Insurance Guide
  • 31 July, 2025
    Business | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Tips for buying a vehicle for your small business

    Discover our top 5 tips on how to find the right vehicle for your business, and what to keep in mind.

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    Small business Car buying Guide

Community

  • 09 September, 2025
    Community | NRMA Insurance Blog

    A history of help: 100 years of NRMA Insurance

    2025 marks a centenary of helping Australians protect what matters most. We reflect on our history and focus on what’s to come.

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    Insurance Preparedness History
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    28 February, 2025
    Community | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Paying it forward helps more people experience the Adelaide Fringe

    More people will have the opportunity to experience the magic of the Adelaide Fringe thanks to its community donations initiative, matched by NRMA Insurance.

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    Stories of help Events
  • 06 February, 2025
    Community | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Helping Red Cross Earthquake Relief, One Cupcake at a Time

    This Moment of Help reaches from a playground on Gadigal-Wangal land, in Sydney’s Five Dock, across to a disaster-affected part of the world.

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    Stories of help

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