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We’re here before & after you need us. Home, car and business insurance. Replies 8am-5pm (AEST) Mon-Fri. Terms of use #QBEforeandAfter .

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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
6 years
We tracked down one of Australia’s most remote @SydneySwans fans. Watch Jayden from Broken Hill step into the shoes of a Sydney Swans player through virtual reality. Visit our website to find out how you can experience Swans360⁰ – made possible by QBE.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
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Experience a Sydney Swans match day like never before. Visit us outside the Sydney Cricket Ground on Driver Avenue every home match and be part of Swans360°- made possible by QBE. Visit our website for more information:   #Swans360
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
5 years
Help us double the support for QBE's Birds for Good initiative during October. To mark QBE Taronga Zoo month, we'll match every dollar donated at the QBE Free-flight Bird Show. You can see the show daily @tarongazoo at 12pm and 3pm. 🦉 #Tarongazoo #BirdforGood #QBECommunity
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QBE Australia
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Australia’s severe storms have more than doubled in intensity over the past 50 years and could get worse, according to University of Adelaide research. Here’s what you can do to prepare your home. #QBEInsurance #StormPreparation #Storms
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
6 years
At @PerthGloryFC , it’s the dedicated and diverse fans who are the life and soul of the club. Here’s to you and here’s to a successful season ahead. Proudly supported by QBE.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
2 years
QBE is thrilled to announce we're the foundation Principal Partner for the Sydney Swans AFL Women's team, building on our 36-year partnership with the Swans. We can't wait to cheer the team on in the 2022/2023 season! 🔴⚪ #AFLW #SydneySwans #Bloods
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QBE Australia
6 years
To mark a decade of support for @NSWSwifts , we asked players @Abbey_McCulloch , @paigeyhadley and Claire O’Brien to share their 10-year journeys to elite athlete. Retweet and tag your friends and teammates who are playing hard each week on the netball court.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
5 years
Have you prioritised snacks or safety for your road trip these Easter holidays? Only 39% Aussie’s check their spare tyre and 44% plan their rest stops; while 67% ensure they’ve packed snacks for the journey, according to new research.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
7 years
As drones increase in popularity so have crash rates.
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QBE Australia
5 years
Will driverless cars be safer? Will they take over? Will we still need insurance or even a driver’s license? Read to find out now: #QBEInsurance #driverlesscars #automotive #cars
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QBE Australia
5 years
Are you heading on an escape this long weekend? What’s your time of choice to hit the road?
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
5 years
As a small business owner, are you confident you’re not underinsured? Find out more:
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
7 years
Want to know the property market better? Download the QBE Australian Housing Outlook 2017-2020.
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QBE Australia
5 years
Did you know if your dog bites another person and you’re found liable, it’s covered by your home insurance? Read more here:
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
6 years
Do you use a drone for business purposes? One in fifty drones are involved in an accident, according to QBE data. Read our latest QBE Pulsecheck report “Drones and Insurance: The Sky is the Limit” and stay up to date with this rapidly changing technology.
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QBE Australia
7 years
Wishing the @SydneySwans best of luck in the 2017 Toyota AFL Final Series match against Geelong this evening! #ProudlySydney
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QBE Australia
5 years
Attention drone owners. The rules around drone licences are changing and now is the time to find out if you’ll need one from 1 July 2019.
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QBE Australia
6 years
What’s one small thing you’ll change to become a safer driver for your family? Kilkenny Primary School students helped us create this ad to steer their parents towards safer driving.
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QBE Australia
6 years
For many small businesses, the new year calls for resolutions to improve and innovate. Here are some considerations for the year ahead.
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QBE Australia
6 years
QBE’s Premiums4Good is a new unique initiative in Australia which gives all our customers the chance to create positive change in the community. Visit our website to find out more.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
3 years
Did you know #lint left in your #dryer can start a fire? Excess lint can reduce ventilation and cause overheating.🔥 Empty the lint filter after every use and clean the vent pipe at least every three months to reduce the risk of a fire in your home. #firesafety
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QBE Australia
5 years
First home buyers are back in the housing market, accounting for almost 20% of mortgage lending. Read QBE’s Australian Housing Outlook 2019-2022 report now for the latest analysis:
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QBE Australia
1 year
Summer is often #storm season so it's important to be prepared. To help protect your home and family, follow our 5 top tips:. #StormSafety #HomeInsurance #QBEforeAndAfter
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
6 years
Is your business ready for the new Notifiable Data Breach scheme? From 22 February qualifying organisations will need to be ready in case a cyber breach happens. Watch this video:
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QBE Australia
5 years
If you’re lucky enough to get something sparkly from that special someone this Valentine’s Day, help keep it safe by specifying the item and its value on your home and contents policy.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
5 years
How can you manage risk as a small business? Start by thinking about these four main areas. Find out more:
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QBE Australia
5 years
What’s the most common insurance claim for landlords? Hint: it’s not tenants failing to pay the rent.
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QBE Australia
3 years
Sending luck to our partners the @NSWswifts as they hit the court in the Grand Final today! 🔴🔵
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QBE Australia
7 years
. @MattHallRacing and QBE join forces at @Avalon_2017 . For all your questions and hands-on experience, visit the QBE stand 28 Feb – 3 Mar!
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QBE Australia
5 years
Digital drivers’ licences are here for New South Wales residents. You can now use your phone to show your driver’s licence to police and as ID for pubs and clubs. More info here: #QBEInsurance
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
3 years
#Didyouknow paper towels made from recycled material can contain tiny metal flecks, which can spark when heated. They shouldn't be used in microwaves unless they are marked as microwave safe. #firesafety ⚠️
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
2 years
We’re thrilled to announce our renewed sponsorship of the @sydneyswans for another five years. Our shared commitment to encourage #diversity , #inclusivity and #equality underpins this longstanding relationship, including nurturing female talent by supporting the #AFLW team.
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QBE Australia
6 years
If a person is off work after an injury for 20 days, there’s a 70 per cent chance they will return back to work. Here are some tips to make a significant difference to an employee’s recovery.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
7 years
Find out which industries have business opportunities for drones.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
5 years
As a small business owner, are you confident you know how to assess your insurance needs? Read more here:
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QBE Australia
6 years
Healthy workplace, happy workforce? Read about how Accident & Health insurance is being used to position Australian businesses as employers of choice.
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QBE Australia
7 years
Good luck to the @sydneyswans who take on Essendon in this afternoon’s 2017 Toyota AFL Finals Series match at the SCG #ProudlySydney
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
6 years
We’re pleased to announce our new role as principal partner of South Australia’s iconic arts venue Adelaide Festival Centre. Read more:
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QBE Australia
6 years
Congratulations to QBE Airmanship Ambassador, @MattHallRacing as he becomes the clear leader of the 2018 Red Bull Air Race World Championship after finishing third in the fourth round in Budapest, Hungary
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
2 years
The ski season is starting this weekend and widespread heavy #snowfall is predicted ❄. Are you prepared for the winter roads and snowy conditions? Drive carefully and stay up-to-date with the latest information on traffic conditions on local radio stations or traffic websites.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
7 years
Land abroad with the wrong documentation and the consequences can be disastrous.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
8 years
Congratulations to @SydneySwans on a fantastic season and a thrilling grand final!
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
7 years
As a proud Principal Partner of @TarongaZoo , we're giving away an ultimate sleepover package. Enter now on our website.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
3 years
#DidYouKnow wheat bags can spontaneously ignite under bed covers? Older bags can be particularly risky because as fillings dry out they can become more combustible. Stay safe and keep the wheat packs out of bed. Read more:
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QBE Australia
2 years
An amazing season from the @sydneyswans but sadly it didn’t go our way in the Grand Final. We’ll be behind the red and white before & after every match as we push on to next season. ✊ 🔴⚪ #AFLfinals #sydneyswans #sydneyswanspartner
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
7 years
The number one cause of failed SMEs for three years running was inadequate cash flow.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
10 months
Sending luck to our partners the @NSWSwifts as they hit the court in the Super Netball Grand Final on Saturday! 🏆💪🔥 #netball
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QBE Australia
6 years
Falls from ladders account for 30 per cent of injuries in the construction industry, according to Safe Work Australia. Read our tips to keep safe on site.
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QBE Australia
5 years
Introducing the brand new Ducati V4 R. This motorcycle is near ready to hit the racing track for the first time by three-time World Superbike Champion and QBE Motorcycle Ambassador, Troy Bayliss. #ducati #troybayliss #qbeinsurance #motorcycle
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QBE Australia
6 years
Just 17 per cent of small owners hold business interruption insurance, according to new QBE research. But could your business survive a power cut, weather event or fire? Read QBE’s latest Business Risk Report now:
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
6 years
Congratulations to QBE Airmanship Ambassador @MattHallRacing who has stolen the show in Chiba, Japan winning his second consecutive Red Bull Air Race!
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QBE Australia
5 years
"I guarantee you they'll wash their motorcycle before they wash their car." Three-time World Superbike Champion and QBE ambassador, #TroyBayliss , talks about the strong sense of community in the motorcycle world. #qbe #motorcycle #community
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
5 years
The players, the fans, and volunteers together make the #FabricoftheSwans . As principal partner of the @sydneyswans for over 30 years, we’re proud to be part of this fabric, and to bring this community together with the fan messages on the run-through banner earlier this year.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
5 years
REVEALED: These suburbs were among the top locations for motorcycle theft in Australia in 2018. Read to find out the top five motorcycle brands stolen across the country last year and tips to keep your bike safe now.
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QBE Australia
5 years
Bushfires are unpredictable. Protecting your family, home or your business and people during a bushfire starts with knowing what to do and when to act. Here’s our guide: #QBEInsurance #bushfires #catastrophe
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
6 years
. @sydneyswans virtual reality is coming soon! Enter our Exclusive Gameday VR Experience competition to be among the first seven Sydney Swans fans to see Swans360 - made possible by QBE. #swans360
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
8 years
Wishing @sydneyswans the best of luck when they take on the Geelong Cats this evening in the Preliminary Final!
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
5 years
Do you tell your insurer when you buy a new high risk or high value item? Nearly a third of Aussies don’t do this, according to new QBE research. But updating your home insurance policy by specifying these items could help better protect you.
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QBE Australia
7 years
Here’s a guide to what young people need to know about L-plates and P-plates in each Australian state.
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QBE Australia
5 years
Are you heading to the @sydneyswans game this Friday? We’re taking a 360⁰ Fan Photo during the match. Make sure to wear your Swans merch and bring the passion you’re famous for! This photo will be live later this year for you to tag yourself in. #FabricOfTheSwans #sydneyswans
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QBE Australia
4 years
Today we’ve announced measures to support bushfire relief and recovery, including an additional $400,000 for @RedCrossAU & @savechildrenaus and we'll waive the excess for bushfire-related insurance claims for individual policy holders. Details:
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QBE Australia
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If you have a #RoadTrip planned for this long weekend, it's a good idea to see our car safety checklist to help you prepare for the drive ahead: #RoadSafety #Easter #BeforeAndAfter
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QBE Australia
5 years
We’ll be paying extra special attention to the goals scored at tomorrow night’s @sydneyswans game, because for every goal the Swans score, the QBE Foundation will donate $1,000 to charity! #QBEFoundation #SydneySwans
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QBE Australia
5 years
QBE is pleased to announce a new paid parental leave initiative – Share the Care – which now provides 12 weeks paid leave to every new parent. Read more here: #balanceforbetter #IWD
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QBE Australia
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Watch Three-time World Superbike Champion and QBE ambassador, Troy Bayliss, talk DesmoSport Ducati teamwork. #TroyBayliss #qbecommunity #motorcycle #Ducati #DesmoSportDucati
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QBE Australia
5 years
My street flooded, and my car has been water damaged; can I claim that on my insurance? Get the answers to some of the most common car insurance questions now.
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QBE Australia
5 years
A fire in the shop next door was a “big wake up call” for Larrissa Kek. “That day we made sure that I added the business interruption insurance onto my policy,” says the owner of Dubbo-based children’s shop Royal Bubs n Tots. Read more here: #Smallbusiness
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QBE Australia
5 years
Our thoughts are with all the communities across NSW, QLD and WA impacted by today’s bushfires. Please follow the advice of local authorities and be assured we’re here and ready to support our customers. See for more information. #QBEInsurance
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
6 years
What’s the forecast for interest rates? Download the QBE Australian Housing Outlook and get the full picture
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QBE Australia
2 years
#RoadSafety reminder: Flashing lights at the top of buses signed '40 when flashing' signal they're picking up or dropping off kids. If you're travelling in the same direction as one of these buses and its lights are flashing, slow down and don't overtake it at more than 40km/h.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
2 years
6 in 10 Aussies don’t include this key step in their #roadtrip plans*. Remember to check your spare's air pressure, tread and general condition before buckling up. Read more #EasterGetaway tips at: . *QBE Research study completed by Pure Profile in 2019.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
3 years
Plugging in more? Overloading power boards can be a fire and safety hazard 🔥. Stay safe by: ⚡ Avoiding using double adaptor with boards, ⚡ Never plugging multiple high-wattage devices into the same board ⚡Using boards with build-in safety switches or circuit breakers.🔌
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QBE Australia
5 years
It’s one of those scenarios you never expect will happen to you, but statistics reveal there were 144 thefts per day across Australia in 2017/18 according to the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council. Here’s what you should do:
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
7 years
Win one of 500 free meat pies at the @sydneyswans game this Thursday! Download Shazam now and be at the game!
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QBE Australia
5 years
“I was at the GP at Eastern Creek and thought “I’ve done dirt track, I’ve done motor crossing, I’m pretty fast, I can do this!” Three-time World Superbike Champion and QBE ambassador, #TroyBayliss , reflects on starting his career. #QBEcommunity #motorcycle #DesmoSportDucati 🏍️
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QBE Australia
3 years
Did you know improper use of a car horn is illegal? Honking goodbye, or beeping at a car after it cuts you off is classed as a finable offence. Officially, horn use should be limited to warning other road users or animals of your approach or position. #roadrules
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QBE Australia
5 years
Netball has a new professional pathway in NSW thanks to the launch of the QBE Swifts Academy. Read more: #GoNSWSwifts #TogetherWeCan @NSWSwifts @vb_1001
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QBE Australia
3 years
⚠️Australia has a new disaster warning system this bushfire season. *⚠️ Help protect your home, family, and business by understanding what each alert means. *
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QBE Australia
7 years
Here are some considerations to factor in before purchasing a policy for your business.
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QBE Australia
6 years
To celebrate Mother’s Day and our support of the @NSWSwifts , we’re giving one lucky winner the chance to treat their Mum and two others to courtside lounge seats at the Swifts vs GIANTS game on Sunday, May 13th. Visit our website to enter.
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QBE Australia
5 years
Would you like to have a @NSWSwifts player mentor your team during the Junior State Titles? To celebrate our partnership with the 2019 NSW Junior State Titles, one lucky entrant will win this unique opportunity for them and their team. Enter here:
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QBE Australia
6 years
Lauren Parker went from promising able-bodied athlete to Commonwealth Games paratriathlete. As her insurer, QBE was proud to support her.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
6 years
Watch us surprise QBE @sydneyswans Academy Youth Girls Program participants through a unique virtual reality experience. Find out more at or experience Swans360⁰ for yourself in the QBE fanzone on Driver avenue before every home game this season.
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QBE Australia
5 years
Many roads in Australia feel purpose built for motorcycle riding with scenic winding bends across mountain ranges, through rainforests and next to the ocean. Here’s our guide to the five best roads for motorcycling across the country. #motorcycleride #motorcycle #qbeinsurance
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QBE Australia
2 years
🔥 Did you know wheat bags can spontaneously ignite under the covers? 🛌🏻 They’re designed to be used directly on the body and not as hot water bottle replacements to warm beds. 🔥 Stay safe and keep the wheat packs out of bed this winter. Read more at:
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QBE Australia
4 years
Do you know the difference between third party property damage and comprehensive car insurance? Read about the two types of cover and how they are different here:
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QBE Australia
5 years
In celebration of our new partnership with Adelaide Festival Centre, we’re delighted to present Enlighten, an award-winning immersive show. See a free performance in the Festival Theatre’s QBE Gallery 29 - 30 November. For more information visit:
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QBE Australia
7 years
If you need emergency treatment when overseas it can end up costing more than your entire trip. Our team at QBE Assist are on call to help.
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QBE Australia
5 years
Find out what to do if your car is damaged in a hailstorm.
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QBE Australia
5 years
Slow down, keep your distance and put your phone away. Read more about the road safety simple actions you can take to help make the roads safer this holiday season.
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@QBEaus
QBE Australia
2 years
As proud partners of the @sydneyswans , we're excitedly counting down to Buddy kicking his 1,000th goal. 🏈 Ahead of this incredible milestone, we're asking you - what have Buddy's accomplishments inspired you to achieve? Share your story using #BuddyEffect
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QBE Australia
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On Saturday night, we joined forces with the @sydneyswans to put on QBE Goals for Good. With so many great causes to support, the #QBEFoundation rounded the total donation up to $20,000 which will be split between our Australian charity partners and the Sydney Swans Foundation.
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QBE Australia
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If you're behind on your #home #maintenance , the upcoming break is a great time to get on top of it. We've put together a few simple jobs to tackle between relaxing with family and friends. #DIY #QBEforeAndAfter
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QBE Australia
4 years
Well done to the @sydneyswans for their efforts this year. We’re excited by what the future holds for the team.
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A season like no other. A huge effort from all our players and staff who have made sacrifices and worked tirelessly at home in Sydney and then on the road in our hub 👏🏽 #Bloods2020
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Did you know #BlackIce can be invisible to drivers? Freezing temperatures and chilly nights can cause ice to form when the road is wet. While driving on frosty roads, consider slowing down and leaving an extra safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front. #DriveSafe
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QBE Australia
7 years
Want access to the latest house and unit price forecasts? Register for the QBE Australian Housing Outlook 2017 -2020
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QBE Australia
6 years
Sydney and Melbourne prices forecast to slow. Download the QBE Australian Housing Outlook Update for the full story.
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QBE Australia
6 years
Congratulations to our partners @sydneyswans on reaching the 2018 Toyota AFL Finals Series. Wishing the @sydneyswans the best of luck against GWS in the elimination final at the SCG next Saturday.
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#IWD2021 serves as an important reminder that we must continue to #choosetochallenge gender inequality. Hear why challenging the status quo is so important to QBE AUSPAC Non-Executive Director Ming Long and read more about diversity and inclusion at QBE:
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