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Lead generation a 'conveyor belt of harm': Longo

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... investments after a call from a lead generator or after clicking on a social media advertisement urging them to do a 'super health check'. "We have witnessed unscrupulous actors trying to exploit the significant pot of money in our superannuation system ...

Insurance premiums to drop for HESTA members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... from its income protection offering in specific circumstances. "Around 80% of HESTA members are women, many working in health and community services, dedicating themselves to looking after others," HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said. "Providing ...

Income support system cannot handle claims surge: CALI

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... is facing significant strain, with a sharp rise in people unable to work due to illness or injury, particularly mental health conditions. New research commissioned by the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) and prepared by SuperFriend demonstrates ...

Clearer distinction of advice required around aged care costs: Review

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... accommodations. The Independent Review of Residential Aged Care Accommodation Pricing report, compiled by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, highlighted it is the responsibility of providers to ensure their staff do not provide financial ...

Cbus members to see 46% increase in insurance fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... in the past two years there has been a 50% rise in claims, driven mainly by growth in musculoskeletal, injury and mental health claims. A Cbus spokesperson told Financial Standard the super fund understands that members are facing significant cost pressures. ...

NEOS, TAL honoured at Life Insurance Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... Product, recognised for its TPD Support Option. The TPD Support Option was developed to support customers with complex mental health, chronic fatigue and functional conditions while maintaining long-term product sustainability. Customers can receive ...

TPD and disability claims behind 88% of life insurance disputes

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... disputing 934 of the claims. A study released in July last year by the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) found mental health was the leading cause of TPD claims, making up almost one in three claims paid. The $2.2 billion paid in 2024 in retail ...

Qualitas appoints former Centuria head of FM

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
The ASX-listed fund manager brings in the head of funds management from Centuria to grow its direct real estate platform. Jesse Curtis has been appointed as the new head of direct real estate for the group's Australian business. In a media statement ...

Government aims to 're-make' NDIS, redirect funding to aged care

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
Speaking at the National Press Club on Wednesday, minister for health and ageing Mark Butler said he will soon introduce a bill to ensure the sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), seeing about 160,000 recipients' entitlements ...

Cboe offloads local exchange to Canadian giant

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
Cboe will sell its Australian and Canadian stock exchanges to TMX Group, an operator of major exchanges including the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), for US$300 million ($419m). Cboe Global Markets, the parent company of Cboe Australia, announced its ...