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
255 articles written by this author
Dollar Saver tip #47
Travel insurance premiums have risen since the pandemic, but you can still save.
![Dollar Saver tip #47](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2023/09/DollarSaver47_Finder_450x250.jpg)
Greece fires: 2 ways travel insurance can help you
Wildfires have caused havoc for people on the Greek island of Rhodes.
![Greece fires: 2 ways travel insurance can help you](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2023/07/Greece_Wildfires_450x250.jpg)
Cheap car insurance
Here's a guide to getting affordable car insurance that will still cover the essentials.
![Cheap car insurance](https://www.finder.com.au/finder-au/wp-uploads/2019/06/article-default_450x250.png)
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.
![Travel insurance and heatwaves. What you can (and can’t) claim for](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2023/07/FTI_Heatwaves_450x250.jpg)
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.
![ahm income protection review](https://www.finder.com.au/finder-au/wp-uploads/2019/06/article-default_450x250.png)
Travel Protect Travel Insurance review
Travel Protect offers 2 levels of cover and the flexibility to choose your limits.
![Travel Protect Travel Insurance review](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2023/06/Travel_Protect_Logo_450x250.png)
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.
![2 big changes to health insurance rules from 1 July: Will you pay more?](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2023/06/WomanReviewsInsurance_450x250_Getty.jpg)
Alcohol calculator: What is the cost of alcohol in 2024?
Work out your savings and see the financial case for going sober.
![Alcohol calculator: What is the cost of alcohol in 2024?](https://www.finder.com.au/finder-au/wp-uploads/2019/06/article-default_450x250.png)
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.
![Had a pay rise or turned 31? Health insurance could save you 1.5% in tax](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2023/06/FHI_News_450x250-1.png)