If you lost some or all of your income or financial support for an extended period of time what expenses would you cut back first? This was the question we asked over 1,000 Australians in the 2018 annual NobleOak survey into consumer behaviour and Life Insurance. The research, conducted in December 2018, showed that entertainment … Continued
Please be aware that NobleOak Income Protection as mentioned in this material is no longer available to new customers from 1 October 2021; NobleOak Disability Income Insurance is now available instead. Please be aware that product features and benefits differ. General advice only – Before making a decision to purchase or continue with a product … Continued
Christmas is nearly upon us and for most Australians it’s a time for celebration and a chance to relax with family and friends. It’s also an occasion for giving and exchanging gifts. Giving gifts has been a Christmas tradition dating back as far as the early Romans who celebrated the Saturnalia festival in December. It … Continued
United Ancient Order of Druids Friendly Society of NSW To be united is about joining together for a common purpose, such as to help those most in need. The United Ancient Order of Druids (UAOD) Friendly Society of NSW was one such organization that did just that. At a time when there was limited social … Continued
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
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
Before we look at the big myths around Life Insurance, let’s look at one of the key truths. Tailored to you, Life Insurance can bring financial security and peace of mind into your life. There are some common misconceptions that can stop people from getting the cover they need. Here, we expose seven of the … Continued
