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Life Insurance Direct Blog

Rest Ends AIA Insurance Partnership

10 February 2020

TAL Insurance replaces AIA Insurance Rest, one of Australia’s largest super funds previously enjoyed a 15-year relationship with AIA Australia. However, after reviewing both companies’ insurance offerings, Rest felt that TAL would offer its members more affordable and flexible insurance.   In May 2019, the super fund asked TAL to become its new life insurance…

Life Insurance for Selfie Deaths

13 September 2019

It’s become all too common for most people to carry around a smartphone with a front facing camera. When you couple this with a burning desire for instant gratification, the consequences could be dire.  Selfies are fast becoming most people’s favourite way to document their experiences. This is particularly true for travelers who typically can’t…

How to Avoid the Lifetime Health Cover Loading

11 June 2019

If you’re 31 years old, learn how you can avoid the additional 2% loading fee when purchasing private health insurance before the 1st of July.

New Super Rules for Life Insurance

30 May 2019

There’s been a lot of news lately regarding Superannuation changes, for example how your retirement savings might get eroded by inappropriate insurance and what government is doing to protect you. With all the changes and technical jargon thrown around, it’s understandable that many members are left confused. This article aims to clarify…

myOwn Health Insurance

13 August 2018

AIA myOwn: Health Insurance That Gives Back A different type of health insurance that helps you get healthier and provide you with more value by combining hospital and extras cover with the AIA Vitality membership. AIA Health Insurance Australia offers you up to 70% back on Extras from recognised providers, up to your annual limits….

Increase Your Savings with Life Insurance Direct Refer A Friend

28 May 2018

The Life Insurance Direct Refer A Friend program offers anyone the opportunity to get one month’s worth of premium for free, up to a maximum of $100 for each successful friend referral. Not only will you save money, but you might even protect a friend against underinsurance. Underinsurance is a massive concern in Australia. You…

How to effectively process your life insurance claim

5 May 2017

It is emotionally and financially stressful when a family member passes away, similarly stressful is being told that you can no longer work due to an illness or injury. These life events are challenging enough on their own, but now you must undergo the complex process of lodging an income protection, disablement, critical illness or…

How do I find the best life insurance policy?

24 March 2017

The best life insurance policy is the policy which suits you and your individual circumstances. Every policy offers different built-in features and additional policy options, as well as different price levels. Not everyone will suit every single policy offered by insurers. Four easy steps to finding the best life insurance policy: Step 1: Speak to…

What’s Behind the High Claims Decline Rates of Direct Life Insurance Policies?

24 November 2016

The industry wide ASIC 498 report into life insurance claims outcomes unveiled the truth about how a customer’s choice of distribution channel (policy type) has a considerable bearing on the likelihood of their claim being accepted or declined. The findings were staggering, compared to the Retail (Advised) distribution channel, Non Advised (Direct) distribution channels have…

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