Yearly Archives: 2016

There’s been a bit of dust kicked up recently about the NSW government’s proposed scheme to alter the compulsory third party insurance system, a move which they say will better serve the victims of transport accidents but that some claim will force motorists to take out independent income protection insurance if they hope to maintain…

You may have heard rumblings recently about broad-scale reforms to Australia’s life insurance industry following ASIC’s 2015 review of retail life insurance advice. The review identified a need to build broader consumer trust in the sector and recommended – among other things – the implementation of an industry-regulated code of practice. After a lengthy consultation…

Not everyone who applies for life insurance is fit and well and just hedging their bets in case of a rainy day. There are thousands of people – young and old – who seek life cover after being diagnosed with a serious or long-term illness or life-threatening injury. The good news is there are plenty…

Investing in life insurance for the first time can be a daunting task and many people are put off by the prospect of medical exams and having to answer some tough questions about their health and lifestyle. Below are the answers to some of the most common – and occasionally awkward – questions you might…