Press Releases
16/06/2009
Early model Holden Commodores are the vehicle of choice for car thieves around Australia according to AAMI insurance claims data released today.
03/06/2009
Men are putting themselves, their families and other road users at risk because of their reluctance to take a break while driving long distances, according to figures from leading national insurer AAMI.
28/05/2009
Time, money and ignorance are the major barriers to Australians doing more at home to reduce their environmental impact, new AAMI research shows.
For further information on this topic see: 2009 AAMI Green Home and Motoring Index
27/05/2009
The selfless and inspiring efforts of VICSES volunteers are being recognised in a Community Service Announcement made possible through funding from principal SES sponsor AAMI, and in-kind support from the Nine Network.
07/05/2009
Record low interest rates, softening inflation and lower fuel prices are giving Australians reason to be more optimistic about their standard of living, new AAMI research shows.
08/04/2009
An alarming number of Victorian drivers are ignoring advice to break their drive, prompting a reminder from AAMI and VICSES for holiday travellers to put safety first, and rest or change drivers every two hours this Easter.
06/04/2009
It seems a global economic crisis is not enough to stop many Australians from packing their bags and planning an overseas holiday, according to new research by AAMI International Travel Insurance.
19/03/2009
Drivers are increasingly confused about how fast they can travel on our roads with new AAMI research showing more than three-quarters of motorists are unsure of the speed limit because the zones vary so much.
03/03/2009
With Australians increasingly turning to Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to help them get where they’re going, new AAMI research suggests the devices are proving more of a hindrance than a help for many drivers.
19/02/2009
Leading insurer AAMI has helped to restore some of the independence lost by Victorians affected by the bushfires, with staff working around the clock to settle around 92 per cent of customers’ total loss motor vehicle claims in the week since the tragedy occurred.
13/02/2009
AAMI has bolstered its on-site claims capacity in fire-ravaged Victorian towns, opening a temporary claims office at Whittlesea Community Centre and putting staff on the ground at Healesville Relief Centre.
09/02/2009
Leading car and home insurer AAMI is urging its customers affected by the Victorian bushfires in to get in touch with the company immediately by calling 13 22 44.
25/01/2009
New AAMI research has confirmed what many women have long suspected - that men are more aggressive, impatient and prone to risk-taking on our roads than women.
22/01/2009
While cats are almost as likely to be hit by a car as dogs, they are less likely to survive the collision, according to research from Australia’s largest animal hospital, the not-for-profit Lort Smith Animal Hospital and leading insurer AAMI.
13/01/2009
Leading national insurer AAMI is calling for an armistice between motorcycle riders and car drivers in the wake of new research showing hostility between both parties shows little sign of abating.
17/12/2008
New research from leading insurer AAMI has revealed the goodwill typically associated with the festive season is sorely lacking in shopping centre car parks, as droves of holiday shoppers go in search of that last-minute Christmas bargain.
10/12/2008
With the festive season now in full swing, alarming new figures from leading insurer AAMI show an unacceptably high number of motorists remain ignorant of the dangers of driving under the influence of illicit drugs and alcohol.
18/11/2008
AAMI has continued its industry-leading role in making environmental concerns a core part of day-to-day decisions and practices and, for the first time, has reported on its efforts to reduce greenhouse emissions and its carbon footprint in the AAMI Sustainability Report.
For further information on this topic see: AAMI 2007/2008 Sustainability Report
13/11/2008
Following near record-low rainfall in October, new AAMI research shows a significant number of Australians believe the drought has made their home a greater fire risk.
10/11/2008
AAMI’s strong focus on customer service was rewarded when the company received the ‘Best Call Centre’ award at the sixth annual Australian Banking and Finance Magazine Insurance Awards.
28/10/2008
Almost half of all Australian travellers (46 per cent) believe they’re being ripped off when purchasing travel insurance. But with AAMI International Travel Insurance,
customers can expect to pay much less than they would by purchasing insurance
from a travel agent – ensuring peace of mind at an affordable rate.
15/10/2008
According to the AAMI Young Drivers Index, Gen Y’s are impatient on the road, with more than one-third (35 per cent) of young drivers describing themselves as quite impatient behind the wheel – almost double that of drivers aged over 25.
For further information on this topic see: 2008 AAMI Young Drivers Index
30/09/2008
Australian drivers are getting angrier behind the wheel – and they’re not shy about showing other motorists exactly how they feel, according to new AAMI research.
24/09/2008
AAMI and the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) today announced they have extended their sponsorship agreement for a further two
years, with both parties keen to ensure ongoing support for SES volunteers.
08/09/2008
They may be protective and intuitive, but Aquarian and Cancerian drivers are more likely to crash their car than drivers born under another star sign, a review of 2007 AAMI claims data shows.
20/08/2008
Despite the millions of dollars spent warning motorists against speeding, fatigue and drink-driving, almost half of all crashes on Australian roads could be averted by drivers simply paying more attention, the 2008 AAMI Crash Index shows .
For further information on this topic see: 2008 AAMI Crash Index
29/07/2008
Australian drivers are so exasperated by our clogged roads that they're increasingly prepared to pay tolls in the hope they'll reduce congestion, new AAMI research shows.
06/03/2008
Four-wheel drive vehicles should be required to be fitted with a rear camera, new AAMI research has found.
23/08/2007
Australian drivers are increasingly selfish and aggressive on our roads, new research shows.
For further information on this topic see: 2007 AAMI Crash Index
18/07/2007
One third of drivers nationally say motor scooters are the new menance on Australia^ss capital city roads..
12/06/2007
AAMI has urged its affected policyholders to lodge claims arising from severe storms as soon as possible on AAMI’s 24-hour emergency telephone hotline.
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22/09/2008
AAMI today urged its affected policyholders to lodge claims arising from this afternoon’s storms as soon as possible on 13 22 44.
02/07/2008
Soaring fuel prices have eroded many Australians’ standard of living and are forcing drivers to reduce their car use, according to new research from leading insurer AAMI.
19/06/2008
While high fuel prices, consecutive rate rises and sinking consumer confidence have contributed to a rethink in how Australians get around, new research from insurer AAMI shows the car is still king for capital city commuters.
06/06/2008
AAMI has launched its inaugural Green Motoring Index, showing the extent to which drivers are ‘thinking green’ by changing their driving behaviours and choosing vehicles and fuels that minimise their car’s impact on the environment.
27/05/2008
With winter only days away, new research from leading insurer AAMI shows many homes are not equipped with basic fire fighting equipment - prompting warnings for better home fire preparation.
For further information on this topic see: 2008 Firescreen Index
21/05/2008
Despite warning labels, prescription drug users are twice as likely as illicit drug users to get behind the wheel after their use, according to new research from leading insurer AAMI.
16/04/2008
Drivers are shunning ethanol blends and biofuels when filling their car, despite claims the fuels are less polluting and better for the environment than petrol, new AAMI research shows.
07/04/2008
Leading insurer AAMI today announced the opening of a customer contact centre in Gisborne, providing a major boost to Victoria’s regional economy and providing up to 200 jobs by 2011.
03/04/2008
More than half of Australia’s renters feel they will never be able to afford their own home, new research from leading insurer AAMI shows.
20/03/2008
Leading insurer AAMI and the New South Wales Fire Brigades have launched their Autumn Fire Safety Checklist.
19/03/2008
Portable MP3 players are proving a major distraction for drivers, with new research showing they are almost twice as distracting as conventional CDs, tapes and radio stations.
27/02/2008
New research shows four in 10 Australian car drivers have had a close call with a cyclist.
30/01/2008
AAMI reminds motorists to observe reduced speed limits in school zones, with new research showing one in 10 Australian drivers admits they often speed in restricted zones.
23/01/2008
AAMI is urging drivers to break their drive this Australia Day, with research showing one in four Australian motorists has momentarily fallen asleep while behind the wheel.
18/12/2007
While many Australians take a holiday over the summer months, AAMI research shows 41 per cent are apprehensive or uneasy about leaving their home unattended in case of holiday break-ins.
27/11/2007
Sophisticated mobile phones, MP3 players and other handheld gadgets are driving techno-savvy young drivers to distraction, according to new research from leading insurer AAMI.
For further information on this topic see: 2007 Young Drivers Index
18/11/2007
For the first time, the annual AAMI Customer Charter Report contains a Corporate Transparency Report, which outlines the company^ss commitment to the community in which it operates.
09/11/2007
As the nation gears up for another long, hot summer, new research from leading insurer AAMI shows one in five (19 per cent) Australians would not know what to do if a bushfire threatened their home.
31/10/2007
Illegal and pharmaceutical drug users are far more likely to drive after taking drugs than those who drink alcohol, new research from the Australian Drug Foundation shows.
For further information on this topic see: Drugs and Driving in Australia
22/10/2007
Australian home owners and renters are missing out on hundreds of dollars per year in home and contents insurance savings, simply by not shopping around to find a policy that best suits their needs.
10/10/2007
Despite increasing patronage of public transport, Australia’s capital city commuters are still opting to drive to and from work and university by a ratio of almost 4:1, new research shows.^c^l
26/06/2007
Research from AAMI suggests children aged 3-12 are among the most vulnerable in the community when a fire starts in their home.
06/06/2007
AAMI is urging Australian drivers to see in the big winter chill safely this Queens Birthday Weekend (8-11 June).
31/05/2007
AAMI urges Australian householders to prepare for winter by undertaking some preventative maintenance around the home.
08/05/2007
While home fire is a relatively common experience in Australia, ownership of basic fire-fighting equipment remains low, according to AAMI.
01/05/2007
According to new research from AAMI, the passionately debated question of who is the better driver, men or women, has been settled – and the results may surprise many people, particularly men.
30/04/2007
On Sunday 29 April, AAMI will launch its first mass media advertising campaign designed to promote its small business insurance products to small-medium enterprises in Australia.
26/04/2007
Young Port Adelaide players hone their safe-driving knowledge and skills on the AAMI Skilled Drivers course at AAMI Stadium.
04/04/2007
According to new research by leading national insurer AAMI, Australian drivers face a range of distractions that they need to manage carefully, as many take to the roads for the long-weekend Easter break.
04/04/2007
The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) and principal sponsor AAMI are urging Victorian drivers to break their drive by visiting one of 64 Driver Reviver sites this Easter.
03/04/2007
Residents of Adelaide, Sydney and Darwin are the most likely to admit they would feel safer living elsewhere and Hobart is our most neighbourly city, according to research by leading insurer AAMI.
17/03/2007
Renters are Australia's most vulnerable householders - half of them have no home contents insurance whatsoever.
12/03/2007
Finding released today suggest drivers aged 55 and older are among the safest on our roads, contrary to the stigma that older drivers are unsafe.
21/02/2007
Australian carparks are a top spot for the 'good natured Aussie' to show their worst side, according to the latest research from leading insurer AAMI.
20/02/2007
Most Australian drivers have hit an animal while driving, a problem that is likely to increase due to our warmer and drier climate.
29/01/2007
One in six Australian drivers admit to speeding through school speed zones and one-third of Australian drivers admit that they have had a 'close call'.
29/01/2007
Leading insurer AAMI has weclomed ASIC's report 'Making home insurance better' (January 2007) released today.
24/01/2007
Nationally, six in ten (63 per cent) of people drive to their Australia Day celebrations. Yet four in ten drivers (42 per cent) admit to driving when over the legal drink-drive limit.
19/12/2006
One-third of Australians who have experienced a home break-in have left their front or back door unlocked, according to research by leading car and home insurer AAMI.
18/12/2006
Leading insurer AAMI will today donate $150,000 to the National Trauma Research Institute (NTRI) to support research into limiting the disabling effects of trauma.
14/12/2006
More than one-third (34 per cent) of Australians do not have a home fire escape plan in place, according to research by leading insurer AAMI.
12/12/2006
Fatigue is a cause of up to 30 percent of deaths on Australian roads, yet Australian drivers continue to put themselves and other road users at risk.
05/12/2006
One-quarter of all drivers nationally admit to ignoring medical advice not to drive after taking certain prescription medicines, according to research from AAMI.^c^l
21/11/2006
More than half of young Australian drivers are concerned about being over the legal limit when driving the morning after a heavy night.
For further information on this topic see: 2006 AAMI Young Drivers Index
13/11/2006
AAMI has announced funding for an Australian-first, comprehensive social research project about drugs and driving.
03/11/2006
Leading insurer AAMI has today announced the appointment of Michael Kay as Chief Executive. The appointment is effective immediately.
24/10/2006
More than three-quarters of Australian drivers (77%) say traffic congestion is a major cause of road rage and most (86%) believe drivers are becoming more aggressive.
17/10/2006
With the release of its 2005-2006 Customer Charter results today, leading insurer AAMI is urging consumers to push for more accountability from organisations.
26/09/2006
Petrol stations have emerged as the clear leader in a list of locations drivers are most likely to knowingly leave their car unlocked at, according to new figures released today from insurer AAMI.
26/09/2006
Leading national insurer AAMI will look to emulate its success in the home and motor vehicle insurance markets when it enters the small business insurance market this month.
31/08/2006
AAMI has revolutionised the Australian insurance market by launching^c^la new home building insurance benefit that guarantees the complete replacement of an^c^lAAMI-insured home in the event of its total loss.
22/08/2006
New AAMI research suggests Australian drivers are still prepared to exceed speed and blood alcohol content limits, and prone to falling asleep at the wheel.
For further information on this topic see: 2006 AAMI Crash Index report
30/06/2006
Sydney suburbs dominate the top ten locations throughout the nation where car theft most commonly^c^loccurs, according to claims data released by leading insurer AAMI.
31/05/2006
AAMI won three National awards at the 2005-06 Australian Service Excellence Awards (organised by the Customer Service Institute of Australia), including ‘Best of the Best’ (under 10,000 employees).
31/05/2006
Research by AAMI suggests Victorians will welcome the $14 million pledge by the Victorian Government in yesterday^ss State Budget to fund additional roadside random drug testing of drivers.
30/05/2006
Most Australians say they are confident they would know the best response to a fire that started in their home, yet one-third does not have a home fire escape plan in place, according to a new survey.
For further information on this topic see: 2006 AAMI Firescreen Index
16/05/2006
Young Australians (18-34) are the least likely to be covered by home insurance and many cite affordability as the reason, according to a new study by AAMI
16/05/2006
While young Australians (18-34 years) have many thousands of dollars worth of home contents and personal items, they are the least likely to be covered by home insurance, according to a new study by AAMI
12/04/2006
Australian motorists are putting themselves and other road users at risk this Easter with AAMI research showing more than one-quarter of them will not stop for a break despite being fatigued while driving.
10/04/2006
The notion of a relaxing holiday may be a thing of the past, according to a new survey by insurer AAMI.
29/03/2006
The NSW Fire Brigades and AAMI launched the Autumn Community Fire^c^lSafety Calendar, highlighting events and advice on how to avoid fire hazards.
29/03/2006
The NSW Fire Brigades and AAMI launched the Autumn Community Fire^c^lSafety Calendar, highlighting events and advice on how to avoid fire hazards.
For further information on this topic see: Community Fire Safety Calendar 2006
14/03/2006
People who live in Sydney and Adelaide are the least likely of all capital city residents to feel safe in their neighbourhood.
06/02/2006
One in eight Australian drivers (13 per cent) admit they often ignore speed limits such as those on local suburban roads and around schools, according to recent research.
24/01/2006
The message to drivers from AAMI and the Victoria SES is: don’t speed, stop driving if tired and don’t get behind the wheel if you have had too much to drink.
17/01/2006
AAMI is the first corporate sector organisation to contribute to the recently opened Melbourne Centre for Financial Studies, providing a total of $100,000 seed funding over two years.
22/11/2005
One in eight drivers under the age of 25 (13 per cent) believe that using recreational drugs before driving does not affect their driving, according to new research.
25/10/2005
Half of Australians have hit an animal while driving and the number of incidents is likely to increase during the warmer months.
25/10/2005
Half of Australians have hit an animal while driving and the number of incidents is likely to increase during the warmer months.
19/10/2005
With the release of its 2004-2005 Customer Charter results today, leading insurer AAMI is urging customers to push for more accountability from organisations, especially with respect to their customer charters.
28/09/2005
Drivers agree that aggression is high on Australian roads and indications are that traffic congestion may be fuelling it, according to new research from leading car and home insurer AAMI.
20/09/2005
More than one-quarter of Victorian drivers admit that they have had a ‘close call’ and almost hit a pedestrian or cyclist while driving, according to a recent survey by leading car and home insurer AAMI.
07/09/2005
Four in ten renovators find their renovations end up being more expensive than they thought.
03/09/2005
Significant financial investment, altered living arrangements and a lack of free time during home renovations can strain relationships, according to a recent national survey.
23/08/2005
Most Australians (69 per cent) believe there is a backlash against the number of four-wheel-drives on our roads.
10/08/2005
Paying rent late (or not at all), vandalising walls and stealing fixed appliances - just some of the ^stenant misbehaviour^s uncovered by AAMI when developing its new landlord insurance policies.
02/08/2005
Although many Australians would like to think of themselves as laid-back, as drivers we are clearly out for ourselves, according to the latest study by leading car and home insurer AAMI.
29/07/2005
AAMI was last night presented the ‘Best Promotion Award’, at the 3rd Australian Banking and Finance Magazine Insurance Awards.
27/06/2005
Half of Australians (52 per cent) allow their appliances to keep running when they leave the house, even though electrical fires are the second most common type of home fire, according to new research by leading insurer AAMI.
03/05/2005
Three in ten Australians are concerned about someone entering their vehicle while they’re in it, according to new research by leading insurer AAMI.
06/04/2005
Leading car and home insurer AAMI will provide rescue equipment to 13 regional Victorian State Emergency Service (SES) units.
21/03/2005
One in 10 Australians has experienced a home intrusion, a burglary that occurs while someone is at home, according to new research by leading car and home insurer AAMI.
14/02/2005
Leading car and home insurer AAMI has announced it will enter the Northern Territory market from Monday 14 February 2005.
24/01/2005
One in five Australian motorists ignore lower speed limits in built-up city areas.
15/12/2004
Research reveals widespread community support for more young driver safety education and very little for the introduction of driver curfews.
13/12/2004
Half of all drivers on Australia’s roads this Christmas will not stop for a break despite being tired, according to new research.
30/11/2004
One in four Australian men under 25 admit to driving under the influence of recreational drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, speed or ecstasy, according to new research.
21/10/2004
General insurer of the year AAMI has won a ‘Fire Awareness Community Service Award’ for its work in educating the community about home fire safety and prevention.
20/10/2004
New research by general insurer of the year AAMI has found that shopping centre carparks are where Australian motorists experience the most aggression from other drivers.
28/09/2004
Despite the popularity of four-wheel-drives, not all drivers are convinced they are good for Australian roads.
08/07/2004
There is support for new measures that could improve young drivers’ safety.
07/07/2004
Nationally, 90 per cent of people agree there should be random drug testing of drivers.