Thu, 9th Jul 2026

In this episode of the Daily Financial Services News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses primary stories surrounding Australia's Financial Services sector. Topics include the implications of the Life Code Review on mental health claims, offering 85 recommendations to improve customer protections, claims processing, and communication. Estritori emphasizes reevaluating mental health exclusions and benefits in income protection policies. She also discusses the controversy surrounding life insurance commission caps, their impact on small and medium-sized enterprises' risk insurance advice. The recent decrease in the Australian life insurance sector's profits potentially impacts pricing and underwriting procedures. Estritori then explores the growing importance of bushfire resilience ratings in Australia's insurance market, urging property owners to incorporate resilience in their insurance planning to acquire favorable terms amidst rising natural hazards. Stay updated with Financial Services Online for broader financial reforms.n