| Underwritten by | The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Underwriter AFS licence | 241436 |
| Underwriter ABN | 78090584473 |
| Owner | Hollard international group (privately owned, South African origin) |
| Main products | Car, Home and contents, Landlord, Pet |
| Issued by a different company | CommBank (CBA Insurance) home and car policies are issued by Hollard Insurance Partners Limited (ABN 96 067 524 216, AFSL 235030), a separate Hollard group insurer. Commercial lines sit with Hollard Commercial Insurance Pty Ltd (AFSL 474540). |
| Phone | 02 9253 6600 |
| Website | hollard.com.au |
| Complaints | Hollard complaints process, then AFCA |
Ownership: The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd is part of the privately owned Hollard international group and has operated in Australia since 1999. It does not sell under its own name; it underwrites partner brands. A second group insurer, Hollard Insurance Partners Limited (AFSL 235030), issues CommBank home and car policies following Hollard's purchase of CommInsure General Insurance, completed 30 September 2022.
Hollard is a general insurer that most Australians deal with without seeing its name. It has operated in Australia since 1999 and is part of the privately owned Hollard international group. Rather than selling policies under its own brand, it underwrites cover that is sold by partner brands.
The main insurer is The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (ABN 78 090 584 473, AFSL 241436). Hollard's website names Real Insurance, Australian Seniors, Everyday Insurance (Woolworths) and CBA Insurance as partner brands. Huddle Insurance also states that its car and home policies are issued on behalf of Hollard.
CommBank home and car policies are issued by a sister company, Hollard Insurance Partners Limited (AFSL 235030). Hollard bought the CommInsure general insurance business from Commonwealth Bank in a deal completed on 30 September 2022, with a 15-year distribution alliance.
Other brands underwritten by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd
Common questions
Who owns Hollard Insurance in Australia?
Hollard Australia describes itself as part of the privately owned Hollard international group of companies. It has operated in Australia since 1999.
Which brands are underwritten by Hollard?
Hollard's website lists Real Insurance, Australian Seniors, Everyday Insurance and CBA Insurance. Huddle Insurance car and home policies are also issued on behalf of Hollard.
Can I buy insurance directly from Hollard?
Hollard's website directs customers to the partner brand they bought through, and no Hollard-branded retail policy was found on its site.
Why is Hollard on my bank statement?
Hollard says its name can appear on bank or card statements when a policy was bought through one of its partner brands, because Hollard is the insurer collecting the premium.
Sources
- Hollard Australia - About Hollard
- Hollard Australia - Partner brands
- Hollard Australia - Contact
- Hollard - Hollard completes acquisition of CommInsure
- Hollard Australia - Complaints policy
Last checked: 2026-10-06