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Life Code Changes Move From Review to Real-World Impact
Life Code Changes Move From Review to Real-World Impact
16 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
The Financial Services Council’s continuing work on the Life Insurance Code of Practice is now less about consultation and more about how reforms will be embedded in everyday customer experience. For Australian households, that matters because the Code influences how insurers explain policies, assess applications, support vulnerable customers and manage claims during some of life’s most difficult moments. - read more
Latest APRA Figures Put Policy Suitability Back in Focus
Latest APRA Figures Put Policy Suitability Back in Focus
09 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
The latest APRA life insurance performance statistics suggest Australia’s life insurance sector remains on firmer ground than during the more volatile years of pandemic disruption, elevated claims pressure and rapid premium repricing. For policyholders, that is broadly positive. A stable insurer is better placed to pay claims, invest in service improvements and maintain confidence in long-term protection products. - read more
What Stronger Genetic Test Protections Mean for Life Insurance Applicants
What Stronger Genetic Test Protections Mean for Life Insurance Applicants
02 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
Australians considering life insurance are set to receive stronger protection around the use of predictive genetic test results, in a reform designed to reduce one of the more difficult barriers to seeking cover. The change is aimed at stopping life insurers from declining applications, loading premiums or applying exclusions solely because an applicant has an adverse predictive genetic test result. - read more
Fresh Life Code Findings Highlight the Real Test of Cover
Fresh Life Code Findings Highlight the Real Test of Cover
26 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh oversight of Australia’s life insurance sector has again drawn attention to a practical issue many households only discover at the worst possible time: the strength of a policy is not measured by the benefit amount alone, but by how clearly and fairly the insurer communicates when a claim, complaint or policy change arises. - read more
Life Insurance Articles

What does life insurance cover in Australia?
What does life insurance cover in Australia?
Life insurance in Australia is usually designed to pay a lump sum if the insured person dies or, in many policies, is diagnosed with a terminal illness. This guide explains common inclusions, exclusions and policy conditions to check before comparing cover. - read more
How life insurance underwriting works in Australia
How life insurance underwriting works in Australia
Life insurance underwriting is the assessment process insurers use to decide whether they can offer cover, on what terms and at what premium. In Australia, your health, lifestyle, occupation, past medical history and disclosure can all affect the outcome. - read more
Life insurance through superannuation in Australia: how it works
Life insurance through superannuation in Australia: how it works
Many Australians have life insurance inside their super fund, sometimes without realising how it works. This guide explains default cover, premiums, beneficiaries, claims and key limitations to consider before relying on insurance through superannuation. - read more
Life Insurance for Millennials: Preparing for the Future
Life Insurance for Millennials: Preparing for the Future
Imagine this: you’re a young professional establishing your career, managing student loans, and possibly even thinking about buying a home. Amidst all these financial responsibilities, life insurance may seem like something to worry about much later. However, even at a young age, securing life insurance can be a vital step towards protecting your financial future. - read more
Knowledgebase
Grace Period:
A set amount of time after the premium is due during which a policyholder can make a payment without the insurance coverage lapsing.