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Mental Health Cover Debate Enters a More Practical Phase

04 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori

Australia’s life insurers have moved from broad reform talk to the harder task of deciding how mental health should be treated in future life insurance products, after the Council of Australian Life Insurers released its response to the independent Life Insurance Code of Practice review. For employers, the development matters because mental health claims, disability definitions, affordability pressures and staff communication all intersect in workplace insurance arrangements. - read more

Code Watchdog Report Puts Claims Service Back on Employer Agenda

28 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori

The Life Code Compliance Committee’s 2025–26 Annual Report has put claims handling, benefit payment timeliness, customer communication and consent processes back under scrutiny for Australia’s life insurance sector. The watchdog reported 10,697 Code breaches affecting 27,289 customers, sanctioned two unnamed insurers for serious non-compliance and confirmed that a dedicated claims-handling inquiry will remain a priority in 2026–27. - read more

Life Claims Data Shows Why Workplace Cover Still Matters

16 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori

New industry claims reporting from Australia’s life insurance sector has reinforced an important point for employers: life cover is not an abstract employee benefit. It is a financial safety net that is tested every year by death, disability, serious illness and extended time away from work. - read more

What a Steadier Life Insurance Market Means for Employers

09 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori

Fresh life insurance performance data from APRA points to a market that is steadier than the disrupted conditions seen in recent years, but not one where employers can afford to be passive. For CFOs, HR leaders and directors, the message is less about a single quarterly result and more about the operating environment behind corporate life insurance pricing, claims service and product design. - read more

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Insurance Made Easy: Understanding Your Corporate Coverage Options

Corporate insurance might not be the first thing on your mind when running a business, yet it plays a crucial role in safeguarding your enterprise. Whether you're a small local shop or a bustling company, having the right insurance ensures that your business can withstand the unexpected. - read more

How Group Life Insurance Works for Australian Businesses

Group life insurance can help Australian businesses provide employee life cover under one policy, but eligibility, underwriting and administration rules matter. This guide explains how employee categories, automatic acceptance limits, waiting periods, claims and annual reviews usually work. - read more

Tax Considerations for Corporate Life Insurance in Australia

Corporate life insurance can support employees, protect key people and strengthen business continuity, but its tax treatment depends on the policy purpose, ownership, beneficiary and how premiums and proceeds are structured. - read more

Corporate Life Insurance in Australia: Types, Ownership and How Cover Works

Corporate life insurance in Australia can refer to several different arrangements, including group employee cover, key person insurance, company-owned policies and voluntary employee-paid options. Understanding who owns the policy, who is insured and who receives the benefit is essential before comparing cover. - read more

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Occupational Hazard:
A risk associated with the nature of a particular occupation, which may affect insurance premiums.

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