Life Insurance News

Given the serious consequences of childhood illness or injury, Zurich urges advisers to make child cover a standard part of insurance planning.

An increase in mental health claims might be cause for concern. But it also demonstrates an increased willingness to engage with mental illness.

A survey conducted last month by TAL insurance found that of the 1,200 Australians surveyed, the vast majority don’t believe they have adequate insurance.

Compared to other countries in the region, Australia lags in levels of personal insurance, including life, critical illness and disability.

According to a TAL survey, personal insurance is a very low priority for Australians, with most people continuing to focus on deleveraging assets.