NIB Insurance

NIB Insurance is part of nib health funds, one of the leading private health insurance provider in Australia which services over 600,000 people. nib health funds was formed in 1952 by employees of the BHP Steelworks in Newcastle, New South Wales and was first called the Newcastle Industrial Benefits Hospital Fund. In November 2007, nib demutualised and listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, becoming the first private health insurer in Australia to do so. Until now, nib and NIB Insurance have their headquarters in Newcastle.

Sports involvement

NIB Insurance and nib's spokesmodel is Paul Harragon, the rugby league luminary who led the Newcastle Knights to premiership victory in 1997. NIB Insurance and nib are active patrons of sports and are known for their sponsorship of sports events such as the nib Coolangatta Gold and the nib Lorne Pier to Pub ocean swim, and sports teams such as the Newcastle Knights and the Geelong Cats.

What NIB Insurance has to offer

NIB Insurance offers life insurance for individuals, couples and families, ensuring that you and your beneficiaries are able to cope financially in case of an emergency. Plus, NIB Insurance offers discounts and special deals, making their products and services more affordable.

Another specialisation of NIB Insurance, is travel insurance, which it offers through QBE Insurance, one of the leading insurance and reinsurance providers in the country. NIB Insurance travel packages cover domestic and international travel for two age groups - people aged 70 and below, and those aged over 70. Coverage is also available for non-residents of Australia. NIB Insurance's travel packages cover sports such as scuba diving, white water rafting, surfing, paragliding, bungee jumping and cycling at no extra cost. For the wanderlust-driven, NIB Insurance offers the Annual Multi Trip which covers an unlimited number of domestic or international trips done within a certain period. NIB Insurance also offers coverage for expenses incurred when trips are cancelled or delayed.