Life Insurance industry will play a vital role in Australia’s safety net

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The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Acenda, Kent Griffin, says the life insurance industry has a vital role to play in Australia’s safety net to help address some... Read more continue reading

Climate change set to drive down school results and job prospects: Zurich-Mandala climate risk index

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Alex Morgan Extreme heat is set to reduce the academic attainment of Australian students by up to seven per cent, which could translate to $73,000 in lost earnings during their... Read more continue reading

Seven key factors driving life insurance policy cancellations

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Australians are questioning the value of their life insurance, turning to their financial advisers to help them decide whether to cancel, reduce or retain their life insurance cover. A perfect... Read more continue reading

TAL’s latest claims data shows more people are benefiting from support the life insurer provides to Australians recovering from an injury or illness or adapting to life with a permanent disability 

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TAL’s latest claims data reveal that living claim benefits, paid to ill or injured customers, have grown to nearly 8 in 10 claims (78% or 28,450 customers) — up from... Read more continue reading

Chubb appoints Jon Longmore as Country President of Malaysia

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Chubb has announced the appointment of Jon Longmore as Country President of Malaysia, effective early November and subject to regulatory and other approvals. Currently Country President of PT Chubb General... Read more continue reading

Policyholder expectations pose challenges for life insurers at every stage of the customer journey

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The Capgemini Research Institute’s World Life Insurance Report 2025, published yesterday, reveals that the life insurance industry is struggling to meet today’s customer experience expectations, with legacy technology being a... Read more continue reading

TAL introduces new underwriting limits for customers

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Leading life insurer, TAL, is making it faster and easier for Australians to access cover with simplified underwriting that significantly reduces medical test requirements for new Life, Total and Permanent Disability and Income... Read more continue reading

Zurich Australia launches new TPD option

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has announced the launch of a new, industry-first Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) offering designed specifically to cover ongoing care requirements in the event of... Read more continue reading

Zurich Australia launches first dedicated women’s health benefit

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has launched the first dedicated corporate income protection benefit designed specifically to cover female health conditions and events. The benefit seeks to address the needs... Read more continue reading

Zurich releases 2023 life claims analysis

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Following the release of its ‘Cost of Care’ report, Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has published new analysis of its life insurance claims data[1], which found musculoskeletal conditions, cancer and... Read more continue reading