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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. 

Our top picks

  • 24 March, 2026
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Tracking 5 years of wild weather

    We explore 5 years of claims data to help Australians understand severe weather risks. Discover the latest data and what you need to know about Australia’s changing conditions.

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    Home Claims Preparedness
  • 24 March, 2026
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Watch out, wildlife about – tips for safer road trips

    Wildlife are more active during autumn and winter, requiring increased caution on our roads. Plan for safer road trips with our simple tips.

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    Road trip Road safety Travel
  • 30 January, 2025
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Thinking of buying an electric vehicle?

    In the market for a new car? We help you discover the different types of EVs available.

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    Guide Car buying EVs
  • 31 July, 2025
    Business | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Your business and the Personal Property Securities Register

    Have you heard of the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR)? We break down what it is, why it's used, and how it can help your business.

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    Small business Guide
  • 02 March, 2026
    Community | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Disaster chasers, scammers and natural weather events: what you need to know

    We help you spot the signs of disaster chasers and scammers that may attempt to contact you after a natural weather event.

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    Cyber safety Preparedness

In the home

Latest home articles
  • 24 March, 2026
    In the home | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Tracking 5 years of wild weather

    We explore 5 years of claims data to help Australians understand severe weather risks. Discover the latest data and what you need to know about Australia’s changing conditions.

    Read more
    Home Claims Preparedness
  • 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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    Home loans Guide
  • 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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    Home loans Guide

On the road

Latest road articles
  • 01 April, 2026
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Road safety: a shared responsibility

    Road crashes and fatalities have devastating impacts. Discover the factors involved, ways to increase road safety, how telematics is being used and the basics of CTP Insurance.

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    Insurance Road safety
  • 24 March, 2026
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Watch out, wildlife about – tips for safer road trips

    Wildlife are more active during autumn and winter, requiring increased caution on our roads. Plan for safer road trips with our simple tips.

    Read more
    Road trip Road safety Travel
  • 16 February, 2026
    On the road | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Car insurance in SA: CTP, regos and renewals

    We break down on how Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance, car registrations and renewals work in South Australia.

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    Road safety Car Insurance

Travel and lifestyle

Latest travel and lifestyle articles
  • 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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    Lifestyle Guide Insurance
  • 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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    Travel Guide Road trip Holiday 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 Attractions Travel Holiday

Business

Latest business articles
  • 25 February, 2026
    Business | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Public Liability vs Professional Indemnity Insurance

    We explain the difference between public liability and professional indemnity insurance, including what they cover, and when they might be considered.

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    Guide Business Small 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 Insurance Small business Trades

Community

Latest community articles
  • 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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    Help Fund Climate resilience Climate Tech Sustainability
  • 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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    Preparedness Climate resilience Sustainability Help Fund
  • 27 March, 2026
    Community | NRMA Insurance Blog

    Groundbreaking climate tech brings real-time flood warnings

    Discover how FloodMapp, one recipient of the Help Fund climate-smart innovation grants, uses real-time technology to help warn road users about flood-impacted streets.

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    Flooding Sustainability Climate Tech Preparedness Climate resilience Help Fund

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