Our journey since 2005
Real Insurance has continued to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of Australians. From expanding our range of insurance products to supporting communities, our journey reflects our ongoing commitment to helping support Australians financially when they need it most.
2005: Real Insurance
Real Insurance launched in Australia, giving everyday Australians access to insurance that helps protect the life they're building and their loved ones.
2007: Real Life Insurance
Real Insurance launched Real Life Insurance, helping Australians protect their loved ones’ financial future, if the worst happened to them.
2008: Pay As You Drive Car Insurance
Real Insurance was the first Australian insurance brand to launch Pay As You Drive Car Insurance based on a simple concept – drive less, pay less, giving Australians another way to save more.
2013: Real Insurance Harbour 10
Real Insurance began sponsoring the Harbour 10, beginning a partnership that has continued for more than a decade. What started as a mid-winter outdoor event has grown into a fixture on Sydney's running calendar, bringing together thousands of participants each year while supporting charitable fundraising and encouraging healthier and more active communities. Through partnerships with organisations like the Australian Cancer Research Foundation, We Run Foundation and Run Beyond Project, the event has also helped support health, youth and community initiatives.
2016: Real Insurance Research Series
Real Insurance launched its original Research Series, publishing independent research and thought leadership on the issues that matter most to Australians and their families.
2016: realSpaces
From 2016-2018 Real Insurance launched the realSpaces outdoor gym initiative in partnership with local councils, to help communities improve their health and wellbeing by making outdoor gym equipment accessible to Australians.
2017: Real School Grant
Real Insurance launched the Real School Grant to help schools and school communities across Australia access funding to improve learning environments and support local initiatives.
2017: Real Futures Grant
Real Insurance introduced the Real Futures Grant to support students pursuing careers in business, finance, medicine and healthcare, helping invest in the next generation of Australian professionals.
2023: Real Health Insurance
Real Insurance expanded into health insurance through a partnership with nib, giving Australians more choice when it comes to protecting their health and wellbeing.
Backed by nib's experience of 70 years, supporting almost 2 million Australians, Real Health Insurance offers a range of Hospital and Extras cover designed to support you and your loved ones through every stage of life.
2024: Real Income Protection Insurance
The launch of Real Income Protection Insurance marked another step in the growth of Real Insurance, expanding to financially support working Australians if they get sick or injured and can’t earn an income.
Real Insurance today
Today, Real Insurance is an established, award-winning insurance provider, helping Australians financially protect the life they’re building for themselves and their loved ones through a range of insurance products. Our continued focus on reliable cover, quality customer care and positive customer experiences has helped earn the trust of Australian families nationwide.
17 years of award-winning insurance
Real Insurance has been recognised by leading industry and consumer award programs for our commitment to delivering value, innovation and customer-focused insurance for more than 17 years. These awards reflect our ongoing mission to making insurance simple, accessible and designed to support and meet the needs of everyday Australians.
While we're proud of the recognition we've received, we're even prouder of the trust Australians and their families continue to place in us every day.
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