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Life insurer sanctioned, but not named, for medical info breaches

Life insurer sanctioned, but not named, for medical info breaches

A major life insurer collected medical information from clients with obtaining a valid authority for nearly four years, according to the LCCC.
Adviser relationships central to Zurich’s ClearView acquisition

Adviser relationships central to Zurich’s ClearView acquisition

Zurich's acquisition of ClearView Wealth will bring to a close the 16 year journey which saw ClearView grow out the sale of Bupa Life.
Zurich acquires ClearView

Zurich acquires ClearView

In a move which significantly extends its footprint in the advised life insurance market, Zurich has moved to acquire ClearView.
Platform upgrade

BizCover expands PI offering through Zurich deal

Binaya Dahal 5 March 2026 No Comments

BizCover has entered into a partnership with Zurich Australia to expand its professional indemnity insurance offering.

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TAL joins cross-industry collab to improve mental health outcomes

Yasmine Raso 4 March 2026 No Comments

TAL has brought its life insurance expertise to a cross-industry collaboration working to improve mental health income protection claims.

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CFS’ new portal to ease insurance claim process

Binaya Dahal 25 February 2026 No Comments

Colonial First State (CFS) has announced the launch of new digital insurance claims service in partnership with AIA Australia.

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MBS Insurance acquires Honan Life

Mike Taylor 24 February 2026 No Comments

Life/risk advice specialist company, MBS Insurance has acquired the life insurance business and team of Honan Insurance.

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AIA raids TAL ranks to build new group offer

Mike Taylor 29 January 2026 No Comments

AIA Australia has raided the ranks of market-leader TAL as it seeks to increase its presence in the superannuation group life space.

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APRA confirms life insurance, superannuation head replacement

Yasmine Raso 20 January 2026 No Comments

APRA has confirmed Jane Magill will succeed Carmen Beverley-Smith as Executive Director, Life Insurance, Private Health Insurance and Super.

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Life insurers lack common ground on duty to disclose

Col Fullagar 19 January 2026 2 Comments

Col Fullagar has revealed a new challenge facing advisers – the absence of a consistent reasonable care approach by life insurers.


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How to retire with confidence: what successful retirees know

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 March 2026

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A confident retirement should be within reach for every Australian, but with longer lifespans and rising living costs, retirees face growing

TPD Severity – built for today’s realities

Financial Newswire Contributor 2 March 2026

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TPD Severity offers a modern solution that blends seamlessly with existing TPD products, giving financial advisers a flexible, smarter, and more

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Is your retirement advice built to last?

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 February 2026

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As Australians live longer, longevity risk is reshaping retirement advice. Our guide helps advisers build resilient retirement income plans.

Unlock faster underwriting for smoother approvals

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 February 2026

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Experience the future of faster underwriting with digital PMARs and automated decisioning. Deliver enhanced precision, smarter processing, and quicker


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Life insurers need to explain double-digit premium increases

Mike Taylor | 16 January 2026Australian life insurance consumers have been the subject of multiple double digit premium increases and insurers should explain why - FAAA.
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APRA’s Life Insurance boss makes immediate exit

Mike Taylor | 12 January 2026APRA Life Insurance, Private Health and Super executive director, Carmen Beverley-Smith, is leaving immediately to take up an industry role.
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IDR or an exercise in vent yoga

Col Fullagar | 19 December 2025Life/risk expert, Col Fullagar takes a look at Internal Dispute Resolution and finds himself with an almost unstoppable urge to VENT!
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Zurich taps UnderwriteMe to launch automated claims platform

Yasmine Raso | 19 December 2025UnderwriteMe has deepened its partnership with Zurich Australia to implement an automated claims process via the launch of its Claims Engine.
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TAL enhances insurance payment flexibility with new option

Yasmine Raso | 15 December 2025TAL has taken on feedback to deliver updates to its flagship Accelerated Protection offering and Income Protection coverage.
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TAL bets on new tool to give advisers’ time back

Binaya Dahal | 4 December 2025Life insurer TAL has launched a new dashboard with ints Adviser Centre aimed at reducing adviser workloads on in-force policy management.
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APAC life insurance market buoyed by strong China, India growth

Yasmine Raso | 24 November 2025The APAC life insurance industry is expected to reach $1.9 trillion by 2029 spurred on by "robust growth" in China and India.
Yellow mind the gap

Call to reverse insurance inside super rules

Mike Taylor | 19 November 2025Six years after the introduction of the Protecting Your Super legislation there are calls for a reversal in the face of an insurance gap.