Youi Insurance

We're proud to again support The Shack with the important work they do. The Shack, a community centre based in Nambour on the Sunshine Coast, provides vital services supporting individuals facing food insecurity and homelessness. They also offer free counselling for people facing various mental health and violence issues across the community. For the past six years, Youi has been very proud to support The Shack in their mission to uplift and assist people in need and every December, our employees rally together to make food and toy donations for the community. This year, Youi teams across our HQ and Chermside office in Brisbane made over a huge 690 kilograms worth of donated food and goods for The Shack – an immense effort! We’re so proud of the generosity of our team who truly live our values and make a positive impact in the lives of those who rely on The Shack’s services at this important time of year. 

Youi’s CEO, Nathaniel Simpson is delighted to be joining the Insurance Council of Australia Board as their newest Non-Executive Director. As a proud challenger in the insurance industry, Youi has always been a strong advocate for consumer-centric practices and fair competition. Nathaniel’s position on the ICA Board allows us to further our commitment to enhancing consumer experiences and addressing key issues facing the broader insurance industry. 

As the holiday season approaches, it's clear that Aussies' passion for the great Australian road trip remains as strong as ever.    Our recent research reveals that despite changing habits from cost-of-living pressures, inflation has not dampened the nation’s appetite to head outdoors. The survey, conducted with more than 2,000 Australian travellers, shows road trips remain a crowd favourite, with more than half of those surveyed planning a road trip adventure in the next two to three months.      To urge Australians to continue exploring the great outdoors, we teamed up with leading outdoor booking platform, Hipcamp, to create the Great Australian Road Trip unveiling five itineraries showcasing Australia’s unique destinations, coast to coast.      Before hitting the road this summer, preparation is key to avoid unexpected costs. Travellers can keep their road trips enjoyable and within budget by planning in advance and conducting thorough checks on their vehicles.     Visit our website to explore the Great Australian Road Trip itineraries and survey results here: https://lnkd.in/gJYHAUbB

It’s been another incredible year of young talent on the Sunshine Coast. Congratulations to the winners, and well done to all the entrepreneurs of this year’s Generation Innovation Challenge! As this year’s Generation Innovation Challenge comes to a close, we’ve been reflecting on how proud we are to work with the Generation Innovation team to help make the challenge a success and support young entrepreneurs based on the Sunshine Coast. Proudly partnering with GI, since becoming a Platinum sponsor in 2021, we were thrilled to open the doors of our Sunshine Coast HQ to share our facilities for the 10th anniversary Launch Event and host an intensive workshop for the entrepreneurs. Throughout the program, our leadership team (Craig Chesterman, Summer Miller, Grayham Dry) has provided mentorship to the entrepreneurs and served as judging panel members on Pitch Day and the Awards Night to help select this year’s amazing winners, Jack and Spencer from Launched Sportswear who took out the top prize.

As we head into bushfire season, there are indications that despite our resilience to bushfires, we’re not always as readily prepared as we could be. We spoke to Australians living in areas exposed to the threat of bushfires to better understand their levels of preparedness.    Our recent research indicates that Aussies who are more concerned about bushfires are also more likely to feel prepared to deal with their consequences, but that still leaves half of Aussies surveyed who feel underprepared.     Simple steps can go a long way, and we want to encourage everyone to get on top of them. We launched a Bushfire Preparedness Hub, packed with expert tips and practical information to help every Aussie get bushfire ready.    Visit our Bushfire Preparedness Hub here: https://lnkd.in/gGMQgFrk   Or for more information on the survey results, visit: https://lnkd.in/gSUUGD76

Congratulations to our Head of Reinsurance & Appointed Actuary, Laura Wood, for being selected for Insurance Business' Elite Women in Reinsurance 2024! 🌟     Joining Youi in 2023 as our Head of Reinsurance, and as of 1 October also taking on the Appointed Actuary role, Laura is a qualified Actuary with 20 years of experience in the insurance sector, primarily with reinsurers and in reinsurance broking. She also serves as a committee member of WiRe Australia (formerly Women in Reinsurance).     A testament to Laura’s dedication and leadership, this recognition celebrates outstanding women from around the globe who have made significant contributions to the reinsurance industry.      Join us in congratulating Laura on this achievement! We are proud to have her on the team and excited to see her continue to make an impact 👏     #ReinsuranceEliteWoman #WomenInReinsurance #Leadership #Youi

This week, Youi proudly supported R U OK? Day to deepen our understanding of mental health and remind us to regularly check in with peers and loved ones. This year’s theme is ‘Ask R U OK? Any Day’ because a conversation can save a life any day of the week. Being one of the most important days on our calendar, it is a day to foster meaningful conversations among employees through engaging activities and insightful sessions with our keynote speakers. A massive thanks to our inspiring guests, super long-distance runner Tim Franklin and former Professional National Rugby League player and State of Mind speaker Darius Boyd. Special thanks to the incredible Youi team who dedicated their time to organising and facilitating these activities across our offices. We are grateful for your commitment to creating a supportive and connected workplace! #YouiInsurance #ruokanyday

We’re proud to announce that Youi has won in several categories at the 2024 Canstar Awards. Nationally, we picked up the awards for Most Satisfied Customers in both Car and Home Insurance, and at a state level, we were named winners for Most Satisfied Car Insurance Customers in Victoria and Most Satisfied Home Insurance Customers in Queensland.   Thanks to Canstar, and the thousands of people who were surveyed and helped us rank number one.   Not only are these award wins a demonstration of how pleased our customers are with us, they’re also a testament to the efforts and passion shown day in, day out by our people. Whether it’s on the phones, out there conducting assessments or behind the scenes keeping the business moving and growing, our people provided the awesome service and support that made this awards success possible.   Here's to many more wonderful award wins in the future!   #Youi #Canstar #Awards #Satisfaction #Yay

In an Australian-first, we’re handing over our Brisbane Lions sponsorship to superfan Scott Villiers, a father of three and diehard Lions supporter. Delivering on our ‘Made by Fans’ footy platform, we wanted to create something special that showcased our commitment to fans and the invaluable contribution they make to the game. So, we decided to let Scott take over our major sponsorship of his beloved Brisbane Lions for an entire round. Leading up to and during the Lions’ Round 21 clash against the St Kilda Football Club at Marvel Stadium, Scott will take over Youi’s signage around the ground and jumper sponsorship. He’ll also get to spend time around the Lions players and Coach Fages, asking them the big questions. Growing up in Melbourne, Scott started barracking for Fitzroy, then later when they merged with the Brisbane Bears, he continued supporting the rebranded Lions franchise. As Scott says, he was “born wearing Lions colours”, and almost didn’t have a choice for the AFL side he supported, with his grandfather being a previous Mayor of Fitzroy. When offered the chance to be Youi’s first ever fan sponsor, he jumped at the opportunity. Scott’s sponsorship is just the start of how we intend to celebrate and reward fans for making footy, footy. It will propel footy fandom to the next level, with his appointment as a sponsor the first time a fan will take on such a role in the Australian sports landscape. Check out more here: https://lnkd.in/gtRWmrqX

Last night, our CEO, Nathaniel Simpson, joined the Vinnies CEO Sleepout in Brisbane alongside fellow business leaders to sleep rough for a cause. On the same evening, back at our Sunshine Coast HQ, the Youi team showed their support by sleeping out in the cold. The Vinnies Sleepout raises funds for food, shelter and support for people who are homeless or at risk. Nat and our team had a moving experience and gained a brief yet impactful insight into what it is like to sleep rough. There is still time to donate, any donation can help make a difference. To make a donation, click on the link here: https://lnkd.in/gVcwfm-b