Life Insurance News

Plan for Life reports that inflows into the life insurance risk market for 2012 totalled $11.5 billion, an increase of 11.7 percent over 2011 results.

ASIC Commissioner Peter Kell, noting the growth of SMSFs, says that ASIC has found room for improvement in the quality of advice given to investors.

James Markwick analyses some statistics on life insurance policy lapses, showing that things are not always as they appear. Read why here.

Purchasing life insurance through your super fund is becoming increasingly common. Despite this, it is fraught with problems. James Markwick explains.

APRA Executive Member Ian Laughlin sees premium increases bolstering life industry sustainability, but lapses and old books remain concerns.