Health Insurance
Winner of the 2024 Finder Insurance Award, HBF is a stand-out health insurer with some of the best value policies on the market.
Nicola Middlemiss is a senior journalist specialising in personal finance and insurance. With nearly a decade of experience in business and finance journalism, Nicola has a deep understanding of commercial insurance within the Australian market. Over the course of her career, she has contributed thousands of articles to well-respected publications including Domain, Financy, Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine, Insurance Business Australia, and Your Investment Property. With a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Leeds and a Tier 1 General Insurance (General Advice) ASIC-approved certification, Nicola is committed to providing Australians with the tools and knowledge they need to make smart financial decisions, whether it’s navigating complex insurance policies or building personal wealth.
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Winner of the 2024 Finder Insurance Award, HBF is a stand-out health insurer with some of the best value policies on the market.
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