Are your clients prepared for the cost of survival?

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Australians have never had a healthier standard of living in its relatively short history. Medical advances and technology has come leaps and bounds in the past 20 years, and as... Read more continue reading

Life insurance advice is challenging, and insurer and technology provider initiatives are more vital than ever

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In its ninth year, the Investment Trends 2017 Planner Risk Report provides an in-depth study of Australian financial planners’ advice on life insurance. The latest edition is based on a... Read more continue reading

TAL prepares advisers for LIF changes

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, has launched a Risk Academy course to help advisers prepare for the impact of the incoming life insurance framework (LIF) on their businesses and professional standards.... Read more continue reading

Consumers the forgotten party in life insurance amalgamations

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As the number of life insurance brands operating in Australia becomes more concentrated, leading mutual life insurer PPS Mutual says improving consumer trust and reputation is the biggest challenge facing... Read more continue reading

Zurich voted Australia’s best value life insurance

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has been awarded Canstar’s highest honour – the 5 star Outstanding Value award – in recognition of the quality and value offered across its retail... Read more continue reading

AMP launches resource hub to help advisers get LIF ready

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AMP’s insurance business has launched a Life Insurance Framework (LIF) resource hub featuring a range of tools to help advisers prepare for the legislation taking effect from 1 January 2018.... Read more continue reading

TAL equips advisers to better understand cancer

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, has launched a new education course that prepares financial advisers to better understand cancer conditions and give their clients the best possible support. Run... Read more continue reading

ANZ strengthens OneCare insurance offering with greater choice

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ANZ Wealth yesterday released its new Income Secure Essentials and Severity Trauma covers, as part of the OneCare range to offer customers more cost-effective and accessible life insurance options. ANZ... Read more continue reading

What does the future of Trauma insurance look like?

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“Change is the only constant”, or so the saying goes, and the life insurance industry is no exception. Just as the typical client of today is changing, becoming more “diverse,... Read more continue reading

Ten things you need to know about Zurich’s Life Risk Update

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On May 15 Zurich announced a major revamp of its life insurance offering. Here’s an outline of ten things you need to know about the changes that have been made. 1.... Read more continue reading