Chronic Illness Challenge Grows as Australians Live Longer
Australians are living longer but spending more years managing chronic illness, with mental health, musculoskeletal, and neurological conditions accounting for almost 60% of claims...
Feedback Sought on Genetic Test Ban for Aussie Insurers
The Australian Treasury is seeking feedback on draft regulations supporting a ban on the use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance underwriting...
Premium Changes to Private Medical Cover
Partners Life has announced Private Medical Cover premium increases taking effect from July 22.
In an adviser update the insurer says that its most recent...
Chubb Life Unveils ‘Revolutionary’ Innovation in Underwriting
Our report on Chubb Life unveiling a tool which it describes as a “revolutionary innovation in underwriting” drew significant reader interest...
Southern Cross Life, Health Insurances Recognised in Trusted Brand Awards
Southern Cross Health Insurance and Southern Cross Life Insurance have been recognised in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands awards.
Southern Cross says in a...
‘Market-First’ Severe Trauma Cover for Employers Launched
AIA NZ has announced the launch of Severe Trauma cover into its Corporate Solutions portfolio, which it describes as new, affordable protection designed to...
Partners Life Shifting to Paperless New Business – MUM Changes
There was strong adviser interest this week in our report on Partners Life shifting to a paperless new business experience and...
Advisers Urged to Focus on Health Resilience
Life insurance advice in Australia must evolve beyond product provision to address clients’ ability to recover from illness and injury, according to Adam Crabbe,...
AIA Launches Healthiest Schools Programme
AIA NZ has launched AIA Healthiest Schools New Zealand, a free, curriculum‑aligned wellbeing programme designed to help primary school children build healthy habits that...