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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Latest articles by Tim Bennett

157 articles written by this author

NSW Emergency Department Waiting Times
Health Insurance

NSW Emergency Department Waiting Times

The median time to leave the emergency department in NSW is now 3 hours and 40 minutes, which is pretty stable. Learn how to check waiting times for your local hospital.

2 July 2025
Compare Extras Cover
Health Insurance

Compare Extras Cover

Extras health insurance comes in hundreds of varieties...literally. Learn more and compare extras cover from dozens of providers before you buy.

28 May 2025
M1 Metal Mayhem: How will car insurance cover it?
Car Insurance

M1 Metal Mayhem: How will car insurance cover it?

Sydney-bound commuters on the M1 faced unprecedented chaos this morning after a truck spilled a load of metal shards, shredding hundreds of car tyres and bringing traffic to a standstill. For affected drivers, what happens with car insurance?

2 May 2025
Health insurance rises: The countdown is on!
Health Insurance

Health insurance rises: The countdown is on!

Your health insurance premiums will go up on April 1st - the average increase is 3.73%, but odds are good that yours are going up by even more! Act now to save.

28 February 2025
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