If you were thinking about taking out Life Insurance recently, you may have decided to put it off given some of the disturbing revelations about some Life Insurance companies through the Royal Commission. But don’t be put off. Over the past six months the Royal Commission has put the spotlight on issues where the key … Continued
Do you have or are you considering Life Insurance through your superannuation fund? Life Insurance purchased through super can be a good way to ensure you at least have some level of cover, which is always better than none at all. And in most cases, you should be able to secure cover at a relatively … Continued
We all know that paying claims is what Life Insurance companies are all about. But does it make a difference if you buy direct or through a financial adviser? According to a recent report from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) it definitely does. The report, published in … Continued
Most people probably know very little about the ancient Druids. They would also not know what the Druids have in common with life insurance which surprisingly is quite a lot. With the recent Royal Commission findings exposing some examples of very poor corporate culture, it’s timely for us to re-visit the fundamental foundations of NobleOak, … Continued
June 21 is the Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. For some people, it’s the observation of a naturally occurring astronomical event. For others, it’s just another day, whilst for some it’s a time of magic and mystery. What is the Winter Solstice? Put simply, the Winter Solstice marks the shortest day in the year. … Continued
There has been lot of media lately with respect to financial advice, including some very disturbing examples of poor behaviour revealed through the Royal Commission. We have now seen the resignation of both the AMP CEO and AMP Chairperson, the latest casualty at the life insurance and financial advice giant. These stories will be of … Continued
The latest NobleOak survey shows more women (67%) have Life Insurance than men (43%) proving women prioritise the safety and well being of their family. Despite on average earning less than men, and making up the largest percentage of the part-time workforce, it’s evident women see the importance of Life Insurance and Income Protection Insurance … Continued
New research has discovered labourers and tradesmen are least likely to have Life Insurance cover. The survey, commissioned by NobleOak, discovered 44 per cent of labourers and tradesmen have Life Insurance, TPD cover, Trauma cover or Income Protection Insurance, 11 per cent below the national average (55 per cent). These results are surprising given the … Continued
Research commissioned by NobleOak in December 2017 shows that 45% of Australians have no Life insurance, and those who do have cover may not have enough or the right type. Surprisingly it’s people aged 55-60 who are more likely not to have cover (58%) and are male (57%). The reasons for not having Life insurance … Continued
