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Tim Bennett

Tim Bennett

Insurance expert

Tim Bennett is Finder's lead publisher for insurance and utilities. For over 10 years he's reported on news, politics, finance and other topics as a journalist and radio presenter. Tim's roles have included radio news reader and breakfast at the ABC, news producer for SBS and producer for Fairfax Media. Tim has been quoted as a health insurance expert on Television programs including 7 News, Sunrise, SBS news, as well as on radio stations including 3AW, 5AA and ABC Local. He's also been quoted in national news mastheads including the Australian, as well as The Daily Telegraph, The Courier Mail and more.

To contact Tim for a media interview, please email aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

  • Personal finance
  • Financial comparison
  • Health insurance
  • General insurance
  • Life insurance

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (Politics) | Macquarie University | 2011-2018
  • Tier 1 RG 146 Generic Knowledge | Financial Education Professionals | 2024

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119 articles written by this author

HCF launches home and car insurance – is bundling insurance work it?

With every insurance company offering every product under the sun, is it worth bundling your cover? Or nah?

Tim Bennett 29 July 2024
HCF launches home and car insurance – is bundling insurance work it?

Cheap health insurance for your tax bill and your teeth

Learn how to get cheap health insurance and what you can expect for your money.

Tim Bennett 20 June 2024
Cheap health insurance for your tax bill and your teeth

Australian Seniors health insurance review

Our verdict: Australian Seniors has some well priced policies, including some that are custom made for older Australians, issued by nib.

Tim Bennett 20 June 2024
Australian Seniors health insurance review

Private health changes useless for most Australians

July 1 changes will make health cover cheaper for high income earners, not those that need it most.

Tim Bennett 14 June 2024
Private health changes useless for most Australians

Scorching! Every EOFY health insurance deal (with the best ones picked out)

Tax-time is when the Australia's best health insurance deals are rolled out - get in before they're gone!

Tim Bennett 7 June 2024
Scorching! Every EOFY health insurance deal (with the best ones picked out)

Is ALDI insurance actually good, different?

ALDI is the weird cousin of the supermarket wars - will Aussies trust its foray into insurance?

Tim Bennett 5 June 2024
Is ALDI insurance actually good, different?

IAG sued for allegedly jacking up prices for loyal customers

Slater & Gordon are alleging IAG used a computer algorithm to overcharge loayl customers on 3 of their brands.

Tim Bennett 29 May 2024
IAG sued for allegedly jacking up prices for loyal customers

Save $1,800 by switching health funds | Dollar Saver tip #77

Save $1,800 by switching to a more affordable health fund.

Tim Bennett 10 April 2024
Save $1,800 by switching health funds | Dollar Saver tip #77

Health insurance premiums to rise by 3.03% in 2024

Health insurance premiums are going up by an average of 3.03% this year. That's pretty good news for Aussies - 3.03% is on the low end of how much health cover goes up each year.

Tim Bennett 5 March 2024
Health insurance premiums to rise by 3.03% in 2024

Looking for the best travel insurance?

Compare travel insurance brands in 10 seconds and find peace of mind ahead of your next trip.

Tim Bennett 20 December 2023
Looking for the best travel insurance?
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