AAMI News Centre

Aussie drivers hit the green wall

Released:

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Green fatigue appears to have settled in across Australia’s driving population over the last two years, with only a 4% rise in the use of biofuels and ethanol blends, and a 3% fall in the number of people considering a car’s environmental credentials when purchasing a new car, according to research released today by leading national insurer, AAMI.^[i]

Once‐in‐a‐lifetime opportunity for one WA football club

Released:

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Once‐in‐a‐lifetime opportunity for one WA football club

The Western Australian Football Commission has teamed up with leading national insurer AAMI to give one lucky WA community football club the ultimate home ground advantage.

Any local WA football club is in with a chance to play on the hallowed turf of Patersons Stadium in June. In addition, the winning club will receive $5000 and the individual who entered the winning club receives $1000.

Little car, little… regard for road rules

Released:

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Leading national insurer AAMI has discovered a new technique for drivers to predict if another driver is likely to get aggressive; just take a look at the size of their car. Research released today has found ‘Small Car Syndrome’ is rife on Australian roads.

Data revealed in AAMI’s research shows that drivers of smaller cars are more likely to use aggressive or reckless tactics on the roads. One possibility is that aggressive behaviours compensate for the limited size of their car.

Focussing on Driver Distractions

Released:

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Leading national motor insurer AAMI welcomes the NSW Parliamentary inquiry into driver and road user distraction.

The Staysafe Committee yesterday called for submissions, with the inquiry set to examine the role of distraction in crash casualties.

“The most worrying trend in AAMI’s research on risky driving behaviours over recent years has been the emergence of new technologies,” said Reuben Aitchison, AAMI Corporate Affairs Manager.

AAMI adds flood cover to home policies

Released:

Monday, February 6, 2012

Leading national insurer AAMI today added flood cover to its personal Home Buildings and Home Contents policies.

Only half of young drivers feel ready to hit the roads – AAMI research

Released:

Monday, January 23, 2012

Only half of young drivers in Australia feel that current driver licensing requirements give them enough training, according to research from leading national motor insurer, AAMI.¹

AAMI’s 11th annual Young Drivers Index, due out next month, shows that 71% of drivers aged 18-24 agree it should be compulsory for all young drivers to do a safe driving course.

Raging against the machines (and their drivers)

Released:

Friday, January 20, 2012

Despite their apparent outrage at road rage, Aussie drivers are all too happy to vent their own anger at other road users who frustrate them, according to new research from leading national insurer AAMI.

AAMI 16th Crash Index¹ shows that road rage is as prevalent as ever and perpetrators are largely unrepentant. Half of Australian drivers have admitted to yelling and swearing at another motorist for doing something they thought was rude or dangerous.

AAMI wins Best General Insurer SMILES Award

Released:

Thursday, December 1, 2011

AAMI, Australia’s leading national car insurer, has been voted Best General Insurer for 2011 in the Financial Review’s Smart Investor League of Exceptional Service (SMILES) Awards. This is the second year in a row that AAMI has been recognised in these awards.

“We are honoured to have won the Financial Review’s SMILES Award for Best General Insurer,” said AAMI Head of Distribution, Andrew Gibson.

2011 AAMI Crash Index

Released:

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

AAMI Turns the Hi-beams on Killer Country Roads

Released:

Monday, October 10, 2011

New research from leading national car insurer AAMI shows that 20% of Australian drivers think it’s okay to speed in the country because they know the roads, despite the fact these same rural roads are where most fatal crashes occur.

The 2011 AAMI Crash Index shows an alarming degree of complacency in driving behaviours on country roads, according to AAMI Corporate Affairs Manager, Reuben Aitchison.