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TPD and disability claims behind 88% of life insurance disputes

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... claims nearly doubled the amount recorded five years ago. Further, mental ill health is also driving one in five income protection claims, with payouts totalling $887 million in 2024, CALI said. CALI noted the trend was especially significant among younger ...

CSC to increase TPD premiums for PSSap members by 43.5%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... our insurer, AIA, CSC has implemented a mix of premium changes which includes an increase to TPD and five-year income protection premiums," the spokesperson said. The spokesperson also stated that the rises in mental health conditions are being seen ...

First Super switches out group insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... the past 14 years, having been appointed in July 2012. Under the change, the premiums per unit or dollar of income protection and death cover will decrease. Income protection will go down by about 24.6%, while death cover will be decreased by 15.4%. ...

TAL to create Pathways for simpler mental health claims

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC), University of Sydney, and Workcom to improve the experience of making an income protection claims for mental health reasons. The new platform will be developed with customers and frontline teams, incorporating research-informed ...

CareSuper makes sweeping insurance changes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... registered de facto relationships as well as married spouses." Additionally, members will be able to apply for income protection cover for up to 87% of their current income, including up to 12% super contributions, up from 85%, including 10% superannuation. ...

TAL enhances TPD offering, support for self-employed customers

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
... option to its flagship retail product and implemented additional support for self-employed customers around income protection. The integrations follow TAL's partnership with SANE to provide mental healthcare programs last month. The life insurer has ...

MetLife scores group insurance mandate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 1 DEC 2025
... factor. "If you receive automatic cover or apply for and are approved for voluntary death and/or TPD cover or income protection cover with Spaceship Super, detailed insurance costs and cover amounts will be provided in your Confirmation of Insurance ...

TAL to provide mental healthcare program via partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
... deliver innovative health services at scale. Under the partnership, eligible superannuation fund members on income protection or total and permanent disability (TPD) claims will be able to participate in a 20-week peer recovery pilot program. The program ...

Feature: Group insurance | Cold comfort

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... waiting period specified in the policy. Meanwhile, a decision will usually be handed down within two months for income protection claims. For most Australians, any life cover they hold is usually through their superannuation fund account, which creates ...

BUSSQ streamlines product offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2025
... cover. Meantime, Premium Choice housed eight investment options and included different insurance types, including income protection. As of October 1, BUSSQ has combined both products into one - BUSSQ Super. All members can now access the additional investment ...