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TAL launches 2018 Risk Academy schedule and new learning portal

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, has launched the 2018 program for its industry-leading TAL Risk Academy, as well as a new online learning management system for licensees and advisers.

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31 Jan 2018

TAL appoints new General Manager, Claims

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, today announced the appointment of Loraine van Eeden to the role of TAL General Manager, Claims. An internal appointment, Loraine transitions into this role from

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11 Dec 2017

Leading life insurer, TAL, calls on Australians to embrace sun safety with a skin check this summer

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71% of Australians have not had a professional skin check in the last year and 39% have never had a skin check, despite 95% understanding the importance of sun safety1

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06 Dec 2017

TAL strengthens mental health approach with key relationships

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, has announced that it has engaged the services and expertise of the Black Dog Institute and the University of Sydney as part of its

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01 Dec 2017

TAL launches learning platform for superfund partners

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, yesterday announced the launch of TAL Insurance Academy, a new learning platform for TAL’s superfund partners. Created by TAL’s technical experts, TAL Insurance Academy

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30 Nov 2017

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

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