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Your home for helpful information and inspiration.

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. 

Our top picks

  • 01 November, 2025
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Safety at Christmas time

    We share our tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe this Christmas.

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    Insurance Home Car Preparedness Road safety Security Holiday
  • 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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    Guide Car Holiday Road safety
  • 10 November, 2025
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    How to insure an engagement ring

    Losing an engagement ring could spell trouble, but with insurance, you can time that perfect moment with a little more peace of mind.

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    Guide Lifestyle Insurance
  • 22 January, 2025
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    How to drive on sand (and how to unbog yourself)

    Driving on sand is not something we generally learn when we get our licence. Get our top tips on what keep in mind when driving on sand.

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    Guide Car
  • 06 August, 2025
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Pro packing tips for your next holiday

    Heading overseas and struggling to fit everything in your suitcase? We’ve got you covered with our best packing tips for your next trip.

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    Guide Holiday Travel

In the home

  • 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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    Guide DIY Home
  • 04 December, 2025
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Ways to reduce water damage risks

    Water damage leaks are one of the most common home insurance claims. Learn ways to identify and prevent potential leaks to help reduce the risk.

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    Preparedness Insurance Claims
  • 24 November, 2025
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Insurance and apartment living

    Whether you’re an owner, renter or landlord, we break down the key things to know about insurance and apartment living.

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    Guide Home Insurance

On the road

  • 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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    Guide Car Insurance
  • 01 December, 2025
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Do I need CTP for my motorcycle?

    We break down what CTP Insurance is, how it works for motorcyclists, and other insurance options riders can consider.

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    Insurance Motorcycle
  • 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.

    Read more
    Guide Car Holiday Road safety

Travel and lifestyle

  • 10 November, 2025
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    How to insure an engagement ring

    Losing an engagement ring could spell trouble, but with insurance, you can time that perfect moment with a little more peace of mind.

    Read more
    Guide Lifestyle Insurance
  • 01 November, 2025
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Safety at Christmas time

    We share our tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe this Christmas.

    Read more
    Insurance Home Car Preparedness Road safety Security Holiday
  • 06 August, 2025
    Travel and lifestyle | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Pro packing tips for your next holiday

    Heading overseas and struggling to fit everything in your suitcase? We’ve got you covered with our best packing tips for your next trip.

    Read more
    Guide Holiday Travel

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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    Insurance Guide
  • 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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    Guide Trades Small business Insurance
  • 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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    Car buying Guide Small business

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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    History Insurance Preparedness
  • Adelaide Fringe Festival
    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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    Events Stories of help
  • 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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