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Four million Australians neglect their super funds
Four million Australians neglect their super funds
Only 26% assessed their account within the past three months.
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Australia life insurers face 85 proposed code reforms
CALI will issue its initial industry position by 30 September 2026.
Australian youths delay healthcare as costs bite
Half of Millennials postponed healthcare appointments amidst rising expenses.
One million Australians may face a private health tax penalty
An earner on A$200,000 without hospital cover could owe an additional A$3,000.
National Australia Bank insurance app cuts bushfire risk to 1.5%
Customers can use the free rating tool to identify property upgrades before the fire season.
Australia's wealth gap punishes younger adults
Those aged 25 to 34 added just $67,620 in household wealth over the past 2 years.
Australia insurers tighten renewable energy cover: Willis
Natural catastrophe exposure continues to shape underwriting across renewable projects.
Zurich enters home insurance market through Honey deal
The policies will cover homes and vehicles against severe weather accidents and crime.
Australia offsets India slowdown as APAC insurance deals hold at 16
Regional activity stayed at 16 transactions in the first quarter of 2026.
Allianz ranks 11th in finance workplace list
Great Place To Work surveyed 18,712 employees across Australia in finance and insurance.
AU insurers vanish from 70% of specific AI search answers
Somantra studied 34,278 consumer conversations across 20 Australian insurers.
Allianz Care adds cheaper cover amidst student cost strain
The 2025 report found 85% of international students misjudged Australian living costs.
3 in 10 Australians nearing retirement fail to plan
Around two-thirds wanted lifetime income and inflation-linked retirement features.
Australian insurance brands gain 25% despite QBE slip
QBE remained the country’s top insurance brand after rising 23% to $2.5b
Australian retirees may cancel health cover over rebate cut
Money.com.au found 18% of older citizens would drop private cover entirely.
Cover Genius powers Traveloka cancellation cover
Australian customers can now add protection during the booking process.
Pay rises push more Australian earners into insurance-linked tax risk
Income threshold changes are prompting earlier policy decisions before the new financial year begins.
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