Weighing up the value of life insurance
It probably comes as no surprise to anyone that there is a significant underinsurance gap between what we would need to maintain our standard of living should the unthinkable happen,…
Time to review your income protection cover
If you’ve owned an individual income protection or salary continuance policy in recent years, you may have seen your premiums increase as insurers struggled to cover their large losses on…
Protecting your family
The holidays are traditionally a time to relax and reflect on the importance of family. They are also an opportune moment to think about how you can care for and…
Honesty the best policy with life insurance
Life insurance is one of the most important investments you can make to protect your family’s future wellbeing. And like any investment, it needs careful consideration. Taking out too little…
Taking cover in changing times
The pandemic has changed the way so many of us live, with jobs, travel and lifestyle all transformed during COVID. Now, as we start emerging on the other side, it…
Life cover: More essential than ever
Living through COVID-19 has brought many challenges and shifting priorities as we deal with the financial impacts of the pandemic, and that includes the issue of life insurance. On the…
Young invincibles – the importance of insurance
When you are young, healthy and just starting your working life the last thing on your mind is life insurance. In your 20s and 30s your financial focus is more…
What’s wrong with disability insurance?
Disability insurance needs to be “simpler and cheaper” for all Australians, with a focus on return to health and work, a taskforce has found. Without an overhaul, those who need…
Insurers celebrate short-term gains but warn of long-term effects
Life insurers are breathing a sigh of relief as Australia’s longest lockdowns come to an end. As Australia begins to reopen after a long winter of lockdowns, the insurance sector…
