Life Insurance News

22 May 2012

Super-Based Cover Grows While Stand-Alone Falls

According to a Macquarie survey of 1000 Australians, the number of people with super-based life cover has grown from 27% to 48% since 2006.

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21 May 2012

Insurers Cannot Afford to Ignore Increasing Longevity

Actuaries Melinda Howes and Barry Rafe predict difficulties for the financial sector in light of greatly increased longevity and medical breakthroughs.

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18 May 2012

BT Reports Six Months' Results

BT Financial Group has reported six-month earnings, including a 47% increase in new life insurance sales and a 19% drop in cash earnings.

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16 May 2012

Australian Worries Can Be an Opportunity for Advisers

A Macquarie survey reports that people worry most about having enough for a rainy day, but sees uncertainty as an opportunity for financial planners.

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14 May 2012

Macquarie Reports on Consumer Attitudes Toward Life Insurance

A Macquarie study indicates that consumers are uncertain about life insurance and that advisers should emphasise "peace of mind" when discussing life cover's benefits.

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