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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.

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28 Sep 2017

TAL receives global innovation award

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, has won the 2017 SMA Innovation in Action Award for TAL CoverBuilder, a digital platform that enables self-directed consumers to purchase life insurance. The Award is

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20 Sep 2017

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

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14 Sep 2017

TAL appoints Mercer as the implemented consultant for superannuation business

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, yesterday announced that TAL Superannuation Limited (TASL) has appointed Mercer Australia as their implemented consultant for the TAL Superannuation and Insurance Fund (the Fund).

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31 Aug 2017

TAL CEO calls on industry to embrace opportunity and look beyond the Code of Practice

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On 1 July 2017, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, TAL, adopted the Life Insurance Code of Practice (the Code), while committing to continue going above and beyond the Code’s requirements

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08 Aug 2017

TAL appoints new Head of Mental Health

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, has announced the appointment of Glenn Baird to the newly created role of TAL Head of Mental Health. The appointment is in line with TAL’s

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04 Jul 2017

Don’t overlook contribution opportunities for employees

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The 2017 superannuation changes provide new opportunities for employees to finance their insurance needs. The new regime changes include the welcome abolition of the ‘10 per cent rule’. This rule

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30 Jun 2017

Calling all aspiring female financial advisers: Female Excellence in Advice Award nominations open until July

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TAL is calling for nominations and applications for the Female Excellence in Advice (FEIA) Award, a joint initiative by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and TAL. The award celebrates

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16 Jun 2017

TAL launches Risk Academy schedule for 2017

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, has launched the 2017 schedule for its industry leading Risk Academy adviser education program. TAL Risk Academy, now in its third year, offers a comprehensive

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03 Feb 2017

TAL named Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for third year

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Australia’s largest life insurer, TAL has once again been formally recognised for its longstanding efforts to achieve gender equality in the workplace. TAL was yesterday awarded an Employer of Choice

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