James Martin was the insurance editor at Finder. He has written on a range of insurance and finance topics for over 7 years. James often shares his insurance expertise as a media spokesperson and has appeared on Prime 7 News, Insurance News, 7NEWS and The Guardian. An experienced journalist, James' work has featured in publications including The Irish Times, Companies100 and In Business. He holds a Tier 1 General Insurance (General Advice) certification and a Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification, both of which meet the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146).
Expertise
- Car, home, life, health, travel and pet insurance
- Managing the cost of living
- Money-saving tips
Experience
- Tier 1 General Insurance (General Advice) certification
- Annual Finder Innovation Awards judge for Insurance and Insurtech
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours): English Literature | University of Westminster | 2007-2010
- National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) | Sub-editing and Production Journalism | Brighton Journalist Works | 2012
Featured publications
- 7NEWS
- Yahoo Finance
- Insurance News
- The New Daily
- The Courier Mail
- 9Honey
- Explore Travel
- Property Update
Latest articles by James Martin
207 articles written by this author
Critical Illness Insurance
Get cover for up to 50 serious medical conditions with critical illness insurance, which can be bought as a standalone policy or added on to life cover.
Dollar Saver tip #47
Travel insurance premiums have risen since the pandemic, but you can still save.
Greece fires: 2 ways travel insurance can help you
Wildfires have caused havoc for people on the Greek island of Rhodes.
Travel insurance and heatwaves. What you can (and can’t) claim for
Travellers risk having their plans hit by extreme heat – read the key points on travel insurance.
ahm income protection review
With ahm income protection, you can over up to 70% of your income (up to $10,000 monthly) if you can't work after sickness or injury.
Travel Protect Travel Insurance review
Travel Protect offers 2 levels of cover and the flexibility to choose your limits.
2 big changes to health insurance rules from 1 July: Will you pay more?
The Medicare Levy Surcharge and the Australian Government Rebate are changing for the first time in 8 years.
Alcohol calculator: What is the cost of alcohol in 2024?
Work out your savings and see the financial case for going sober.
Had a pay rise or turned 31? Health insurance could save you 1.5% in tax
How to save money by taking out private health cover before 1 July.
5 health insurance deals to help you save at tax time
Most of these time-limited offers expire after 30 June.