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Megan Birot

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Megan Birot

Head of PR

Public relations specialist sharing insights and news on finance, home loans and consumer-related topics.

About Megan

Megan is a Finance Writer and Public Relations Specialist with over a decade of industry experience. She keeps her finger on the pulse of financial trends, providing journalists and media with data, insights, and news that help Australians navigate complex topics and concepts.

Financial services certification

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Certificate IV in Finance & Mortgage Broking (FNS40821)

This is the required qualification for mortgage brokers in Australia.

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Compliant to provide general advice in Tier 1 General Insurance (RG 146)

Covering general insurance products including car, home contents, home building insurance, personal accident and sickness cover, travel insurance.

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Certificate in Tier 1 financial product Generic Knowledge (RG 146)

Covering securities, derivatives, managed investments, foreign exchange, superannuation, life insurance, and general insurance.

Background and experience

Before joining Money.com.au as a Finance Writer and then Head of PR, Megan worked for some of Australia's largest comparison sites. She was previously an Editor at Canstar Blue where she managed the publication of Customer Awards spanning over 300 product categories. In addition, she was an Innovation Awards judge for appliances and consumer electronics.

Megan also worked for Compare the Market as a Senior Digital Writer, covering money, banking, and general insurance topics.

She was previously a journalist for News Corp and a media adviser on public economics. Megan regularly features on TV, radio and in print – sharing ways in which Australians can make their money go further.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Journalism & Public Relations (with honours) from Griffith University
  • Certificate in Tier 1 General Insurance (RG 146)
  • Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking (FNS40821)

Connect with Megan

  • Connect on LinkedIn.
  • Get in touch via email: megan@money.com.au
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