Allianz: Companies experience sharp increase in business interruption losses

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Companies are increasingly at risk from surging business interruption losses due to concentrated production, fragile supply chains, geopolitical tensions, inflation, and growing technology dependencies. According to a new analysis from... Read more continue reading

Life insurers under pressure: 42% of consumers are confused and unconvinced by policies

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The life insurance industry is facing a relevance challenge. While consumers recognise the importance of financial protection, many struggle to see how life insurance fits into their lives, preventing insurers... Read more continue reading

AIA launches TPD CORE to deliver greater certainty in disability protection

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In response to the increasing complexity of disability claims, leading life, health and wellbeing insurer AIA Australia has launched a new retail TPD product, TPD CORE, to give customers and advisers... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia expands mental health commitment with Beyond Blue Partner

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Leading life, health and wellbeing insurer AIA Australia has announced a new Premier Partnership with Beyond Blue, amplifying its long‑term commitment to improve the mental health outcomes of Australians. The... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia releases inaugural Impact Report, highlighting more than $2.46 billion in claims paid and strong wellbeing outcomes

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Leading life, health and wellbeing insurer AIA Australia has released its inaugural Impact Report, showcasing the meaningful benefits it delivered in 2025 to customers and the community through financial protection, early... Read more continue reading

The quiet protector sitting in your super

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Australian workers are increasingly concerned about their financial security, yet many may not realise that life insurance inside their super could already be working in the background to protect them... Read more continue reading

Insurer consolidation is rising: So is concentration risk for advisers

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As the pool of insurer partners shrinks, a more deliberate approach to panel construction, one that prioritises resilience alongside product fit, is becoming critical to protecting client outcomes and business... Read more continue reading

Zurich Australia hosts fourth mental health roundtable

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has hosted its fourth bi-annual Mental Health Roundtable, attended by key clinical and civil society representatives to discuss trends surrounding mental health diagnosis, treatment and... Read more continue reading

AFRM marks $400 million in claims paid – a testament to rigorous advice and sustainable cover

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Australian Financial Risk Management (AFRM), a specialist risk-only life insurance advice firm, has reached the milestone of managing over $400 million in life insurance claims paid to clients. The achievement... Read more continue reading

Geopolitical instability and interconnected risks raise fears of Black Swan scenarios

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Despite seeming predictable in hindsight, Black Swans are unexpected or unforeseen events that are highly disruptive and economically damaging. Examples include the 9/11 attacks of 2001 in the US, the... Read more continue reading