Industry Insurance Founded 1941 | Headquarters Perth, Australia Type Nonprofit organization | |
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Key people Rob Bransby (Managing Director) Products Private health insurance, home insurance, Vehicle insurance, Travel insurance, Life insurance, Workplace health promotion Subsidiaries Friendlies Pharmacy, Hbf Financial Services Pty Ltd, Healthguard Health Benefits Fund Limited Similar HCF, GMHBA Limited, Home Builders Federation Profiles | ||
HBF is a private health insurance company based in Perth, Western Australia. It is Western Australia’s largest health insurance provider and also offers general insurance products including motor, home and travel insurance.
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History
In 1941, HBF was established as the Metropolitan Hospitals Benefit Fund of Western Australia, with the core purpose of providing affordable health services to Western Australians. HBF’s purpose can be directly traced back to its origins as a key provider of social services prior to the introduction of universal government health cover in Medicare. It was established to provide a pool of funds to ensure the ongoing provision of affordable health services for members. Since its inception, HBF has grown to become the leading provider of health insurance in Western Australia.
In 2009, HBF had 7.7% of the national market share for private health insurance.
HBF regularly surveys community attitudes to health and releases the results in the iGen Survey focussing on under 25-year-olds; and the Wellness Survey for the broader Western Australian population.
Products
HBF offers health insurance for hospital, ancillary, urgent ambulance and cover for complementary therapies. HBF also offers life, car, home and travel insurance.
Branch Locations
HBF has 19 branches located throughout Western Australia including: