| Underwritten by | QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited |
|---|---|
| Underwriter AFS licence | 239545 |
| Underwriter ABN | 78003191035 |
| Owner | Australian Postal Corporation (Australia Post, owned by the Australian Government) |
| Main products | Car (closed to new customers), Home and contents (closed to new customers), Landlord (closed to new customers), Travel |
| Issued by a different company | Travel insurance is still sold online by Australia Post; its issuer was not confirmed. |
| Phone | 13 70 11 |
| Website | auspost.com.au/personal/money-travel/car-home-insurance-policies |
Ownership: Australia Post stopped offering new car, home, contents and landlord insurance policies from 1 September 2025; those policies were issued and underwritten by QBE. Australia Post's pages differ on existing policies: one says renewals and NSW CTP remain available until further notice, another says existing policies remain valid until their expiry date.
Australia Post Insurance was the name used for car, home, contents and landlord insurance sold by Australia Post online and through post offices. Australia Post acted as the distributor and the policies were issued and underwritten by QBE.
Australia Post stopped offering new car, home, contents and landlord policies from 1 September 2025, and post offices no longer handle general insurance enquiries over the counter. People who still hold a policy are directed to 13 70 11 or to QBE for enquiries and claims. As checked on 6 October 2026, one Australia Post page says renewals and NSW CTP green slips remain available until further notice, while another says existing policies stay valid until their expiry date.
Australia Post continues to offer travel insurance online. QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited (ABN 78 003 191 035, AFSL 239545) also sells insurance under its own name.
Other brands underwritten by QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited
Common questions
Does Australia Post still sell car and home insurance?
No. Australia Post stopped offering new car, home, contents and landlord insurance policies from 1 September 2025.
Who underwrites Australia Post insurance?
Australia Post car, home, contents and landlord policies were issued and underwritten by QBE.
What happens to my existing Australia Post insurance policy?
Australia Post says existing policies remain valid until the expiry date on the Certificate of Insurance, and one of its pages says renewals remain available until further notice. Policyholders can call 13 70 11.
Who owns Australia Post?
Australia Post is the Australian Postal Corporation, a government business enterprise owned by the Australian Government.
Sources
- Australia Post - Changes to our insurance products
- Australia Post - Car and home insurance policies
- Australia Post - Travel insurance
Last checked: 2026-10-06