MetLife releases Value of Life Insurance report

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MetLife Australia has released a new report on the role of the life insurance industry for individuals, the economy and society. The Value of Life Insurance report provides policy makers, regulators, industry... Read more continue reading

Getting your insurance, right?

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What will happen to your income if you are injured or ill and cannot work? How long can your cash reserves last for if you are injured or ill and... Read more continue reading

CBA announces sale of general insurance business

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Australian general insurance business (CommInsure General Insurance) to the Hollard Group (Hollard), and establish... Read more continue reading

How poorly considered insurance can leave a spouse short-changed

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When most people think about personal insurance, they think it is important to insure the main income earner of the household. Just because a spouse may not be earning an... Read more continue reading

PPS Mutual unveils innovative underwriting offer, saving Members valuable time

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PPS Mutual has announced an innovative underwriting solution to optimise existing Member experience for time poor professionals when applying for certain risk insurance products. PPS Mutual Members who hold in-force... Read more continue reading

TAL’s Claims Assist extended to meet changing customer expectations

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Leading life insurance specialist, TAL, has announced its customer focused Claims Assist digital service has now been rolled out to more superannuation fund partners to help their members more easily... Read more continue reading

Centrepoint Alliance offers flexible fees to support part-time workers

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Centrepoint Alliance has announced a new fee structure for financial advisers who choose to work part-time, breaking new ground in the Australian market. The latest research from Roy Morgan shows... Read more continue reading

Life Industry come together to launch ‘first ever’ industry wide Professional Standards Framework

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As part of a shared commitment to unifying professional standards and further enhancing industry trust and confidence within the community, Australia’s life insurance industry has announced the development of an... Read more continue reading

What’s ahead for the evolution of life insurance products

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To ensure the life insurance sector is sustainable for all Australians, it is essential that we bring progressive thinking and have a long-term sustainable vision for the future. Across the... Read more continue reading

Synchron issues urgent call for life insurers to clarify responses to new Unfair Contract Terms regime

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Synchron is issuing an urgent call to life insurers to clarify how they will treat policies that lapse, change ownership, change premium structure, or need corrections, under the new Unfair... Read more continue reading