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Financial Newswire's life/risk expert, Col Fullagar, outlines how a client's back twinges became a claim time pain in the neck.
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AIA Australia retains CFS group insurance mandate

Staff Writer 13 December 2024 No Comments

At a time of increasing competition in the life/risk space AIA Australia has retained the key CFS group super mandate for three more years.

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Super fund life/TPD premiums queried

Mike Taylor 11 December 2024 4 Comments

APRA has been asked whether some superannuation funds have disadvantaged members by using inappropriate default settings on life/TPD cover.

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TAL confirms upswing in paid claim benefits due to mental health

Yasmine Raso 10 December 2024 One Comment

The latest claims data released by TAL has seen mental health conditions remain the top reason to claim benefits under IP or TPD covers.

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Massive surge in TPD claims for mental health among 30-40yos

Yasmine Raso 6 December 2024 One Comment

New research commissioned by CALI has revealed a large spike in the number of 30-to-40-year-olds submitting TPD claims for mental health reasons.

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Advice debate rages as car insurance topples financial security

Yasmine Raso 3 December 2024 3 Comments

New research commissioned by CALI found life insurance has fallen down the ranks when it comes to what working Australians prefer to insure.

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AIA offers virtual psychology, mental health services for customers

Yasmine Raso 28 November 2024 No Comments

AIA Australia has expanded its wellbeing program with virtual mental health services now available to customers and their immediate family.

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Risk insurance reviews

Col Fullagar 18 November 2024 2 Comments

Financial Newswire’s life/risk expert, Col Fullagar makes some helpful suggestions about wrangling clients ahead of insurance reviews.


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mental health

Massive surge in TPD claims for mental health among 30-40yos

Yasmine Raso | 6 December 2024New research commissioned by CALI has revealed a large spike in the number of 30-to-40-year-olds submitting TPD claims for mental health reasons.
insurance

Advice debate rages as car insurance topples financial security

Yasmine Raso | 3 December 2024New research commissioned by CALI found life insurance has fallen down the ranks when it comes to what working Australians prefer to insure.
AIA wellness mental health

AIA offers virtual psychology, mental health services for customers

Yasmine Raso | 28 November 2024AIA Australia has expanded its wellbeing program with virtual mental health services now available to customers and their immediate family.
Difficult client

Risk insurance reviews

Col Fullagar | 18 November 2024Financial Newswire's life/risk expert, Col Fullagar makes some helpful suggestions about wrangling clients ahead of insurance reviews.
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IP Insurance for the financially evolving client

Col Fullagar | 4 November 2024Financial Newswire's life/risk specialist, Col Fullagar explains the intricacies surrounding Income Protection Insurance.
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Life insurers urge pre-election green light on advice

Mike Taylor | 25 October 2024The major life insurers have upped the ante on their calls to be allowed to deliver financial advice via the second tranche of DBFO.
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Dearth of advisers hits insurers’ bottom lines

Mike Taylor | 15 October 2024A dearth of financial advisers has combined with cost of living pressures to impact the life insurance sector, according to Dexx&r.
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TAL continues underwriting changes to simplify application process

Yasmine Raso | 15 October 2024TAL has again adjusted its underwriting limits to simplify the medical test requirements for new insurance applications on certain products.