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Life Insurance Articles
| Life Insurance: How much is enough? When considering life insurance, you're planning and preparing for an event that most of us would rather not think about. But life insurance represents a critical step in managing your personal finances and ensuring your family's well-being. - read more
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| Income protection insurance It's trite but true to say that, for most people, their most valuable asset is their ability to earn an income. But how relevant is income insurance to most Australians? - read more
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| How Much Life Insurance Do I Need? There are many different reasons to purchase life insurance (generation skipping tax, estate plan, estate preservation, surviving spouse needs, planning for your children's future and more). There is no right amount of life insurance, but here are some guidelines that might help you decide how much life insurance you need. - read more
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| DIY Review Checklist for your Income Protection Insurance If you have an income protection insurance plan already - or are thinking about buying one, then you need to be aware that these policies require regular maintenance and careful scrutiny to ensure that they adequately meet your needs. Unfortunately, many people purchase income protection insurance policies only to find out about their shortcomings at claim time. - read more
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| Loss of income insurance: Case Study Rebecca is a single, self-employed graphic designer who works from home. Aged in her mid-30s, she has monthly commitments of a mortgage and car payments and the usual living expenses. - read more
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Insurance News
| AFCA Criticizes Insurance Industry Over Delayed Dispute Resolution 20 Mar 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has expressed its deep concern on the rising complaint numbers and poor industry response, leading to significant dispute resolution delays. The CEO and Chief Ombudsman, David Locke, warned that complaint numbers could reach 100,000 in the current financial year, an increase from 72,358 in the previous year. The surge in complaint numbers resulted from natural catastrophes, complaints about claims handling and an increase in banking sector-related scams. - read more |
| The Importance of Weather-Related Insurance Coverage for Australian Homeowners 20 Mar 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au As the weather in southern Australia continues to be a hot topic, homeowners are reminded of the importance of reviewing their insurance coverage. With bushfire warnings being issued due to extreme heat and wind, it's crucial to ensure that your insurance coverage includes weather-related risks. - read more |
| Cyber Liability Insurance: A Must-Have for SMEs in the Digital Age. 16 Mar 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia should take cyber liability insurance more seriously, according to Jane Mason, head of product, channels and risk at insurance brokerage and consultancy BizCover. Cybercrime incidents in Australia are on the rise, occurring every seven minutes on average during FY22, one minute faster than the previous year. - read more |
| Life insurance industry hit hard by $6.6 billion investment losses 10 Mar 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its latest industry update, revealing a significant slump in net profit after tax for the life industry in Australia. The industry suffered a 59.3% decrease in net profit after tax to $500 million for the year ending December, primarily due to investment losses of approximately $6.6 billion. - read more |
| Strengthening Cyber Security: A Fundamental Priority for Australia 07 Mar 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au The Australian Government is currently soliciting feedback until mid-April for the creation of a 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy. The move comes after a roundtable discussion led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who aims to make Australia “the most cyber secure nation.” - read more |
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Insurance Deductible:
That part of an insurance claim that must be paid by an insured person before the the balance is paid by the insurer.
That part of an insurance claim that must be paid by an insured person before the the balance is paid by the insurer.