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10 August 2026

Car owners should challenge insurers on steep price hikes and ‘call their bluff’, Asic says

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Car owners should challenge insurers on steep price hikes and ‘call their bluff’, Asic says

Regulator finds many insurers raising premiums faster than inflation and advises customers to ask for better deals ..

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