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

TAL enhances Accelerated Protection with innovative TPD Support Option and strengthened Income Protection for self-employed customers  

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TAL has updated its flagship retail product, Accelerated Protection, including the launch of the TPD Support Option, a new approach in the Australian life insurance market. The insurer has also... Read more continue reading

Fixing the economics of risk advice without weakening consumer safeguards

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The irony isn’t lost on anyone. The people who help Australians prepare for life’s worst shocks are themselves battling to survive. Between rising levies, endless paperwork, and fewer peers to... Read more continue reading

TAL makes it easier for its customers to receive premium discounts via simple preventative health checks

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Life insurer TAL has further expanded access to its popular ‘TAL Health Sense’ Plus discount to encourage more Australians to take preventative health action. Now, eligible customers renewing their TAL... Read more continue reading

New TPD Severity cover to provide greater choice and stability for Australians

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Acenda has unveiled an innovative new Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Severity insurance benefit that provides more flexibility, clarity and choice for Australians who are unable to work due to severe... Read more continue reading

TAL’s new brand platform focuses on its mission to make life insurance easier and support community resilience

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TAL has unveiled its new brand platform, ‘Life Takes Guts – Protecting it should be easy’, reflecting its mission to make life insurance easier and more accessible. The refreshed approach celebrates the... Read more continue reading

TAL’s Health Sense Plus extends to Income Protection, encouraging more Australians to prioritise preventative health

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Leading life insurer TAL has announced the expansion of its TAL Health Sense Plus program to include Income Protection, enabling advisers to offer more clients better value cover through a... Read more continue reading