Preparing for the unexpected is never easy, and with so many options available when it comes to life insurance it can be difficult to work out where to begin. While many people see the importance of insuring the big things relevant to their life right now, like their house or car, life insurance can sometimes be overlooked as ‘tomorrow’s concern’.
Canstar General Manager of Wealth Josh Callaghan sat down with NobleOak CEO Anthony Brown to chat through a few questions asked recently by Canstar readers about life insurance policies. They share their perspectives on how to make sense of the product disclosure statement (PDS), what kinds of exclusions customers should be aware of and what consumers may want to take into consideration when selecting a life insurance policy, whether outright or through their superannuation.
Tune in to the video below to learn more.
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