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In this episode of the Daily Financial Services News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses recent updates in the Australian financial industry.
Life insurer TAL has expanded their Health Sense Plus program to include income protection policies, offering discounts to policyholders who maintain regular health screenings.
A communication error led to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority stepping into a case with TAL Life where a policyholder unintentionally cancelled their critical illness insurance.
AIA Australia implemented discounts and policy improvements targeting affordability and clarity in their Priority Protection life insurance suite.
Furthermore, Club Marine was named Top Rated Boat Insurance at the 2026 Product Review Awards for the second time.
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