Life Insurance - August 10th Getting life insurance with a pre-existing medical condition A pre-existing medical condition won’t necessarily exclude you from getting life insurance, but there are a few extra processes you may have to do to get cover.
Life Insurance - June 24th TPD claims: our guide to making a claim if you can no longer work Has a serious illness or injury stopped you from working? You may be wondering if you can make a TPD insurance claim. Here’s what you need to know.
Life Insurance - June 18th Mortgage protection insurance vs. life insurance - what's the difference? What are the key differences for coverage, cost and more? We've broken down mortgage protection and life insurance to see how they compare.
Life Insurance - June 10th Life insurance exclusions: What to look out for Ensuring your life insurance policy has no unexpected exclusions can be crucial for the peace of mind and financial wellbeing of those you may leave behind.
Income Protection Insurance - June 8th What is consumer credit insurance or personal loan protection insurance? If you are concerned you may be unable to make personal loan repayments in the future, you might be considering loan protection insurance. We explain more about it.
Deals - June 2nd Life insurance deals, discounts and offers in June 2021 If you’re considering taking out life insurance for the first time, or are shopping around for a new policy, we’ve rounded up a selection of the sign-up deals, offers and discounts currently available from insurers on Canstar’s database.
Life Insurance - May 26th Which life insurers offer Outstanding Value in 2021? Canstar has named the winners of its 2021 Direct Life Insurance Star Ratings and Awards – find out who won.
Life Insurance - May 19th What is life insurance? What is life insurance and do you need it? Canstar explains.
Income Protection Insurance - April 15th Canstar reveals the winner of its Direct Income Protection Award Canstar has named the winner of its annual Direct Income Protection Award. Find out who won.
Income Protection Insurance - March 23rd Is Income Protection Worth It? 10 Benefits Worth Talking About There are a number of benefits income protection can provide you that are not often talked about. Here are 10 benefits worth knowing.
Life Insurance - February 26th What happens if someone dies without a will? If someone you know dies without a will, it may impact how their assets are distributed. What are the rules and who takes control of the estate planning?
Life Insurance - February 12th Life insurance for single parents As a single parent, you face many financial responsibilities. As such, it’s important to consider how your family would cope financially if you were to pass away.
Home Insurance - February 10th Underinsurance in Australia: how much cover do you need? Research shows many Australians have inadequate cover across their insurance. Here's how you can calculate how much insurance you may need.
Income Protection Insurance - January 8th How much life insurance do I need? Future gazing What types of life insurance are there and how much coverage do you need for each? Your sum insured should match your needs.
Income Protection Insurance - January 7th What does life insurance cost for a smoker? Did you know that smoking cigarettes can spike your life insurance premiums by over 80%? We cover life insurance and income protection for smokers.
Life Insurance - December 23rd What is guaranteed future insurability? How does a guaranteed future insurability feature work within a life insurance policy, and what life events does it usually apply to?
Life Insurance - November 3rd Underwriting in life insurance: what is it and how does it work? The underwriter’s role is essentially to determine your risk profile to help set your premium. We look at how they assess your risk.
Life Insurance - November 3rd What does disability insurance cover? Disability insurance is one way to protect yourself financially from the impact of a severe health issue. But how does it work and is it worth having?
Life Insurance - October 7th Public Guardian: What is it and what can it do? As children, our parents are our legal guardians and they have the power to make most decisions for us. As adults, we have the legal right to make our own decisions. However, some adults can’t make...
Health Insurance - September 23rd Advance care directives: control over your future care Do you have any plans in place around what might happen if you were to become suddenly and acutely unwell? An advance care directive (ACD) may provide some sense of control. But what is an ACD,...