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,...
Health Insurance - September 16th A Guide to Home Care Packages in Australia A 2020 survey of over 10,500 people ordered by the Aged Care Royal Commission found that many older Australians were concerned about going into residential aged care, with a majority saying they would prefer to receive...
Life Insurance - September 9th Estate Planning Guide: Getting your affairs in order When a family member or close friend passes away, it can be very difficult emotionally. At such a time, logistics and administration tasks can put additional pressure on loved ones. Having an effective and well-thought-out estate...
Finance News - August 7th ASIC: Super funds charged higher premiums through incorrect "smoker" classification ASIC has listed which super funds were found to have charged higher life insurance premiums by incorrectly classifying members as smokers.
Life Insurance - August 4th Life insurance for nurses: What are your options? Nurses can face some unique risks at work. Because of this, you may want to add additional coverage or look for specific features when choosing a life insurance policy. Canstar spoke to certified financial planner Lance...
Life Insurance - July 21st Buying life insurance – tips from an industry insider Reviewing life insurance doesn't top many “to do” lists, but it's never been easier to buy! Here is a rundown of the three main ways you can buy life insurance.
Life Insurance - July 20th Life insurance for doctors: What cover do you need? Doctors can be exposed to a number of unique risks at work. Some risks, such as needlestick injuries, will not be covered by all life insurance policies. Canstar spoke to certified financial planner Lance Cheung to...
Life Insurance - July 8th Powers of Attorney: What are they and what do they do? Powers of attorney are important documents that can be very useful for both private and commercial purposes. Depending on the state or territory that you are in, powers of attorney may be used for a number...
Income Protection Insurance - July 2nd What is redundancy insurance and who offers it? Also known as “income security insurance” or “unemployment cover”, redundancy insurance can add another layer to your financial coverage.
Income Protection Insurance - June 16th Income protection insurance for the self-employed Being self-employed can mean your income goes through more ups and downs than someone who’s employed by a company or in the public or charity sector. But what would happen if your income stopped completely because...
Life Insurance - May 29th Which life insurers offer Outstanding Value in 2020? Find out which providers have come out on top in this year’s life insurance Star Ratings and Award.
Income Protection Insurance - April 17th Making a life insurance claim When we obtain life insurance, whether it is death cover, income protection, total and permanent disability or trauma/critical illness cover, we believe that we need it to protect ourselves or our family. But, in some ways,...
Finance News - April 8th 8 experts weigh in on smart things to do with your money during the COVID-19 outbreak Many Australians are doing it tough as the economic impacts of coronavirus are beginning to be felt. While these are hard times financially for many people, there are some things that you can take charge of...
Income Protection Insurance - April 1st Award-winning income protection providers for 2020 revealed Canstar has revealed the policies and providers that took out top spots in this year’s direct income protection Star Ratings and Awards. What do they offer that made them stand out?