insurance

Consumers engaging directly with their super fund on insurance matters are often left confused and overwhelmed by the information provided and upset they cannot get guidance specific to their circumstances, an ASIC report shows. A third of unadvised ... More

Some life events can place a huge burden on your finances. But adequate insurance can lift much of that burden. Be wary of these life-changing events. The insurance statistics in Australia are worrying - only about half of all Australians have some ... More

Turning 25 or building your super to more than $6000 might be an opportunity to consider life and TPD insurance through your super fund. New rules around super which came into effect in April, stopped automatic insurance for people aged under 25 or ... More

Before COVID-19, Australia's $1 billion car hire industry was in a period of growth as increased travel and positive business confidence encouraged demand. And according to researcher IBISWorld, consumers had become savvier in booking hire cars ... More

One tragic moment can steer your life off course. But having adequate life insurance can help to steady the ship. Life insurance is one way to help secure your family's future in the event that you pass away. Sadly, many Australians don't have ... More

Superannuation accounts should not make for a collector's pastime. Multiple accounts mean multiple sets of fees, multiple sets of paperwork, multiple performance metrics to keep track of, and overlapping insurance cover. Only under some circumstances ... More

If you're under 25 and you fall ill, get injured or have an accident, you probably don't have insurance to help you out. Up until October last year, you did have insurance cover through your superannuation fund, but the government's Protecting ... More

It is important for fund members to understand the insurance they have inside superannuation so they can make the right choices about their cover. 1. What is insurance inside super? A large number of superannuation funds have a built-in life insurance ... More

Life insurance, TPD, trauma, and income protection policies can be confusing areas to navigate. Here are some common insurance terms to help you start. 1. Life insurance The term life insurance may be a misnomer as it is the insurance that can only ... More

When Mary* was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) she found herself facing a lot of uncertainties. Not least of all, Mary wondered how she would make ends meet long-term. At the time, she was working for the Commonwealth Bank and commuting into ... More