Insurer green slip comparison
As well as buying your cheapest green slip, look at what other features green slip insurers offer:
- At-Fault Driver Cover
- Ease of purchase (online, by phone or in person)
- Any available discounts on other insurance when you hold their green slips.
The tables below help you compare these features for each green slip insurer.
At-Fault Driver Cover
All green slip insurers provide exactly the same statutory cover required under the Acts*.
NRMA Insurance offers an additional feature, a type of At-Fault Driver Cover. Its Driver Protection cover provides benefits for drivers where the driver is injured and at fault in a road accident. No insurer offers any other extra feature, except for At-Fault Driver Cover.
- At-Fault Driver Cover was first offered under the old green slip scheme.
- The driver at fault in an accident was not then covered to the same extent as other people, unless catastrophically injured.
- Under the 2017 green slip scheme, and since 1 April 2023, drivers at fault can claim statutory benefits for up to 12 months.
At-Fault Driver Cover is limited by policy wording and exclusion, specific injuries, and the amounts set out in the insurer’s schedule of benefits. The tables below show each insurer’s position, the schedule of benefits and some notable exclusions.
Before buying a green slip, always refer to the policy document to understand the full terms applying to At-Fault Driver Cover.
Insurer At-Fault Driver Cover
| Insurer | At-Fault Driver Cover |
| NRMA INSURANCE |
Driver Protection Cover is automatically provided with NRMA Insurance green slips.
Certain drivers and vehicles are excluded so check the Driver Protection policy for limitations, exclusions and conditions. Notable exclusions are*:
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*We have listed only notable exclusions. The insurer will reject payment on the basis of many other exclusions. For a full list of exclusions, refer to the policy document.
Insurer schedule of benefits
| Schedule of benefits | NRMA Insurance |
| Quadriplegia | $500,000 |
| Paraplegia | $250,000 |
| Total loss of speech | $100,000 |
| Total loss of hearing | $100,000 |
| Total loss of sight in both eyes | $100,000 |
| Total loss of sight in one eye | $50,000 |
| Loss of both hands and both feet | $150,000 |
| Loss of one hand and one foot | $100,000 |
| Loss of both hands or both feet | $75,000 |
| Loss of one hand or one foot | $50,000 |
| Loss of thumb and forefinger on one hand | $25,000 |
| Burns | $20,000 |
| Fractured pelvis | $10,000 |
| Fractured skull | $10,000 |
| Fractured spinal vertebrae | $10,000 |
| Death within 6 months of accident | $25,000 |
| Number of benefits | 16 |
NRMA Insurance pays only one amount:
- If you suffer more than one injury (not quadriplegia or paraplegia), it pays a combined amount up to $150,000.
- If you die, it pays only the death benefit (even if you suffered from one or more specified injuries).
- If you are paid for any injury and later die as a result of injuries, NRMA does not pay the death benefit as well.
Buy online
All 6 insurers provide online quotes and purchase.
Buy by phone
All 6 insurers have call centres for purchase by phone.
Insurer phone hours
| Insurer | Phone | Hours |
| AAMI | 13 22 44 |
8am to 10pm, 7 days |
| ALLIANZ | 13 1000 |
8am to 6pm, Weekdays 8am to 5pm, Weekends |
| GIO | 13 10 10 |
8am to 10pm, 7 days |
| NRMA INSURANCE | 132 132 |
7am to 10pm, 7 days |
| QBE | 133 723 |
8am to 8pm, Weekdays 8am to 1.30pm, Saturday |
| YOUI | 1300 004 007 |
8am to 4pm, Weekdays |
Buy in person
Some insurers operate their own branch network and others sell through agents.
It is not always easy to buy a green slip in person, depending on the insurer and where you live. You may be able to pay at the Post Office.
Insurer offices and agents
| Insurer | NSW offices | Opening hours | Locations |
| AAMI | – | – | AAMI does not distribute through brokers or agents, can pay at Post Office |
| ALLIANZ | Motor dealers | – | Many major motor dealers |
| GIO | 30+ | Weekdays, business hours |
Check GIO site for branches and agents near you, can pay at Post Office |
| NRMA INSURANCE | 220 | Various |
Check NRMA Insurance site for branches and agents near you, can renew at Post Office |
| QBE | – | – |
QBE green slips are distributed through selected brokers and agents, including Post Office. No payments accepted in person at QBE. |
| YOUI | None, can pay at Post Office |
Terms and conditions
All insurers offer the same terms for green slips. To be allowed to issue green slips, all green slip insurers must provide the statutory cover required under the Acts*. NRMA Insurance offers additional terms for Driver Protection Cover.
No green slip insurer provides a schedule of Terms and Conditions or a Product Disclosure Statement for CTP green slips. NRMA Insurance provides a policy document for Driver Protection Cover.
State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) monitors the performance of each green slip insurer. You can compare the claims performance of each insurer.
* Since 1 December 2017 insurers provide statutory cover under Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 and Motor Accidents (Lifetime Care and Support) Act 2006. Before 1 December 2017 it was under Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 and Motor Accidents (Lifetime Care and Support) Act 2006.
Discounts
Insurers set green slip prices, after considering many factors. These include location, vehicle and driver age, claims history and driving record. Insurers can charge premiums only on the basis submitted to SIRA and not rejected by SIRA.
- Discounts for factors, such as good driving record and no claims, are already reflected in the green slip price.
- The price must be based on accurate vehicle and owner details.
- Some insurers offer discounts on certain insurances (such as comprehensive vehicle insurance) if you hold a green slip and other insurances with them.
Discounts offered by insurers
| Insurer | Discounts on other insurance products |
| AAMI |
Save $50 when buying a new comprehensive insurance policy or $20 when buying third party property insurance online. There is no discount on your green slip. |
| ALLIANZ | None |
| GIO | Offers 10% discount off comprehensive insurance bought online. |
| NRMA INSURANCE |
NRMA Insurance now offers Our Customer discounts to replace Loyalty Discounts. Loyalty Discounts no longer apply for renewals after 1 July 2024, or new policies commencing on or after 21 April 2024. |
| QBE | None |
| YOUI | None |
Always check the insurer’s site for changes or speak to your insurer.
Service NSW notification online
All insurers notify Service NSW online when you buy your green slip.
Subject to clearance of funds, Service NSW is usually notified within 30 to 60 minutes of a green slip purchase.
FAQs
1. Does it matter who my green slip is with?
No, all green slips provide exactly the same cover. Even so, you may consider:
- Is it easy to buy? – online, by phone or at a branch, agent or post office.
- Is there any extra At-Fault Driver Cover?
- Are there insurer discounts on other products if I have its green slip?
- Do I have an existing relationship with an insurer?
2. Is it easy to buy a green slip?
Yes, it is easy to buy a green slip. All NSW CTP insurers offer online and phone purchase. However, some insurers also operate branches or sell through agents:
- Allianz sells through major motor dealers.
- GIO and NRMA Insurance use branches and agents.
- QBE sells through selected brokers and agents.
- AAMI and Youi are online only.
3. What is At-Fault Driver Cover?
At-Fault Driver Cover is extra cover on top of statutory benefits provided by a green slip. It offers further benefits for drivers who are injured in a road accident that was their fault. Currently, NRMA Insurance offers extra coverage for at-fault drivers with its Driver Protection Cover.
4. Can you negotiate a green slip?
No, you cannot negotiate a green slip because prices are regulated and further discounts are not allowed. The price of a green slip is already discounted for your location, vehicle and driver age, driving record, safe vehicle and other factors.
5. Can I get discounts on my green slip?
No, you cannot get discounts on your green slip. The price of your green slip is already discounted for any favourable factors. However, AAMI, GIO and NRMA Insurance offer discounts on other insurance products if you hold your green slip with them. These include multi-policy discounts, loyalty discounts or discounts off a new policy.