Life Insurance
Some scientific reasons why we struggle to engage with life insurance
12 July
Life insurance protects our future financial circumstances against unexpected illness or injury. Deep down, most of us probably know that’s a good investment in our future. But the truth is many people struggle to engage with life insurance enough...[Read More]
Common Life Insurance Questions
6 July
Like any other insurance policy, life insurance has many variations to meet different users’ needs. Thus, before choosing one, you must determine what you need in a life insurance policy. The best way to determine the best policy is by evaluating...[Read More]
Considering Life Insurance to protect your family
29 June
For some people, a major reason for beginning to prepare for life’s ‘what if’ scenarios is starting a family. If your primary concern is taking care of your family, life insurance is an excellent option. It makes sure that your loved ones are...[Read More]
3 ways to get covered for life insurance
21 June
Insurance policies can be bought in one of 3 ways: Through a financial adviser Direct from an insurance company, or Held inside your superannuation, which is the case for most Australians For the policies you buy through a financial adviser,...[Read More]
The Importance of Estate Planning: Safeguarding Your Family’s Future
8 June
Planning for the future is essential, especially when it comes to ensuring the security of your loved ones. Estate planning, while often overlooked, is a crucial aspect of financial management that can safeguard your family finances. It encompasses...[Read More]
What to do when a loved one passes away
1 June
Handling the death of someone you love can be one of the most challenging experiences in life. When a loved one passes away, complex emotions rise to the surface, depending on the quality of your relationship with the one who died. You may need to...[Read More]
Your duty to take reasonable care not to make a misrepresentation
25 May
The application process is your chance to get certainty from your insurance. That’s because the information you provide in your application will help the insurer decide what you’re covered for, and on what terms. When applying for insurance,...[Read More]
Protecting you against inflation
4 May
Indexation is an automatic increase to the amount of insurance cover you have, to make sure the value of your cover is not eroded by the impacts of inflation. The reason indexation is offered at every policy anniversary is so that you’ll always...[Read More]
Widow of AFL great calls for better concussion support
26 April
The loved ones of concussed AFL players have shared heartbreaking stories of tragedy and loss while calling on the league to provide more support after head injuries. Speaking at a senate inquiry into concussions on Wednesday, widow Anita Frawley...[Read More]
AFL culture around concussion must change, inquiry told
26 April
The Australian Football League must introduce a policy around chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and change its culture around concussions to better protect players, experts have told an inquiry. About 80 players are diagnosed with concussion...[Read More]
Trauma cover – top 3 things to know
19 April
Trauma cover is all about supporting your recovery from a serious illness – helping you afford the treatment of your choice and allowing you to make necessary changes to your lifestyle. When you’re looking at trauma cover, there are 3 key...[Read More]
Do Australians have an underinsurance problem?
6 April
While the title of this post may surprise some people, it’s actually a rhetorical question. In fact, as far back as 2005, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) was already reporting on home building underinsurance. There...[Read More]
Easy way to top up your life insurance
30 March
Your cover is designed to be flexible As your life changes and your responsibilities expand, your life insurance should expand with it. And if you’re thinking that sounds like a lot of effort, think again. Most policies allow you to increase...[Read More]
Income protection 101
22 March
There’s not much you can do without an income. In monetary terms, your ability to earn an income is your biggest asset by far – which is why income protection is so important. When you’re protecting your biggest asset, there are 3 things...[Read More]
It’s not easy being the executor of an estate
16 March
Being appointed as the executor of an estate is a significant responsibility that requires careful consideration. While it may be an honour to be entrusted with this important role by a loved one, the reality is that estates can be quite...[Read More]