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| Surge in Mental Health Claims Reshapes Australia's Life Insurance Landscape Mon, 26 Jan: Australia's life insurance sector is witnessing a significant transformation, with mental health conditions emerging as the predominant cause of Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims. Recent data from the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) indicates that mental health-related TPD claims now constitute nearly one-third of all such claims, highlighting a profound shift in the factors leading Australians to exit the workforce permanently. - read more
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| Australian Life Insurers Report Significant Profit Growth in FY25 Mon, 26 Jan: The Australian life insurance industry has reported a remarkable financial turnaround in the fiscal year 2025, with earnings more than doubling to $360 million, according to the latest figures from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). This 210% increase in profit after income tax marks a significant recovery from previous years' losses and underscores the sector's resilience and adaptability. - read more
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| Australia's General Insurance Industry Achieves Record $6.1 Billion Profit in 2024 Mon, 26 Jan: Australia's general insurance sector has reported an unprecedented after-tax profit of $6.1 billion for the year 2024, according to KPMG's General Insurance Insights report. This figure is three times higher than the five-year average of $2 billion, marking a significant milestone in the industry's financial performance. - read more
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| Australian Insurers' $6.1 Billion Profit Sparks Affordability Concerns Mon, 26 Jan: In 2024, Australia's insurance industry reported an after-tax profit of $6.1 billion, a significant increase from the five-year average of $2 billion. This surge in profitability is attributed to substantial premium hikes and a year with fewer severe weather events. - read more
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| Loan Lingo: Simplifying the Language of Marine Finance for Boat Owners Embarking on a new boating adventure can be thrilling, yet the complexities of marine finance can feel daunting. For Australian consumers, understanding the intricacies of marine finance is crucial to ensuring a smooth journey to boat ownership. - read more
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| Understanding State-by-State Insurance Requirements for Strata Schemes in Australia Strata schemes are a popular form of property ownership in Australia, particularly in cities where high-density living is common. A strata scheme is essentially a building or collection of buildings that allows for individual ownership of a part of the property, combined with shared ownership of common areas. Residents coexist in a community and collectively manage shared spaces such as gardens, driveways, or facilities. - read more
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| How to Make a Claim on Your Strata Insurance: A Step-by-Step Guide When it comes to strata insurance, making a claim can feel daunting if you're not familiar with the process. A vital first step is understanding what constitutes a claimable event. Typically, these are events that lead to damage or loss in the common areas of a property, such as fire, storm damage, or vandalism. However, each policy can vary, so it’s important to check the specifics of what your coverage includes. - read more
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| The Importance of Updating Your Strata Insurance Policy Strata insurance is a specific type of insurance designed to cover shared property and common areas within a strata-titled property. This includes coverage for dwelling structures, common hallways, roofs, and sometimes even shared swimming pools or gardens. - read more
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