| Underwritten by | Allianz Australia Insurance Limited |
|---|---|
| Underwriter AFS licence | 234708 |
| Underwriter ABN | 15000122850 |
| Owner | Westpac Banking Corporation |
| Main products | Home and contents, Landlord, Car, Caravan and trailer, Boat, Travel, Life |
| Issued by a different company | Travel insurance is issued by AWP Australia Pty Ltd (trading as Allianz Global Assistance, AFSL 245631) for Allianz. Boat insurance is issued through Club Marine Limited (AFSL 236916). Life insurance is issued by TAL Life Limited (AFSL 237848). |
| Phone | 1300 650 255 |
| Website | westpac.com.au/personal-banking/insurance |
| Complaints | Westpac home and car insurance complaints process, then AFCA |
Ownership: Westpac arranges home, landlord and car insurance but does not underwrite it; the policies are issued by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited. Westpac states that the group has divested its insurance operations, and no change of underwriter was found in the last 3 years.
Westpac home and car insurance is general insurance offered to customers of Westpac Banking Corporation. The range includes home and contents, landlord and car insurance, with caravan, boat, travel and life cover also available through the bank.
Westpac is not the insurer. Home and contents, landlord and car policies are issued by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited (ABN 15 000 122 850, AFSL 234708). Westpac arranges the initial issue of the policy and discloses that it receives a commission. The bank's complaints page says Westpac Group has divested its insurance operations and refers general insurance customers to Allianz.
The same Allianz company issues home and car insurance for St.George, which is a division of Westpac, and for Kogan Insurance, as well as policies under the Allianz name. Westpac life insurance is issued by TAL Life Limited.
Other brands underwritten by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited
Common questions
Who underwrites Westpac home insurance?
Westpac home and contents, landlord and car insurance is issued by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited (ABN 15 000 122 850, AFSL 234708).
Does Westpac own its insurance business?
No. Westpac states that the group has divested its insurance operations, and it now arranges policies issued by Allianz and TAL.
Who do I call about a Westpac home or car insurance policy?
Westpac lists 1300 650 255 as the Allianz number for home, car and caravan insurance.
Who underwrites Westpac life insurance?
Westpac life insurance is issued by TAL Life Limited (AFSL 237848).
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Last checked: 2026-10-06