Understanding insurance through super

Having the right insurance cover can give you peace of mind that you’ll have money when you need it most. Many Australians have some level of cover through their super fund. Host Shane Hancock chats to Head of Insurance Richard Land about the types of insurance available, how to work out how much cover you need, and other considerations. To use AustralianSuper’s Insurance Calculator, visit australiansuper.com/InsuranceCalculator If you’d like a different question answered in the podcast about how you could make the most of your super, we’d love to hear from you. Complete the form at australiansuper.com/story To find out more about AustralianSuper visit australiansuper.com AustralianSuper has over 3.3 million members as at 31 December 2023. AustralianSuper insurance is provided by TAL Life Limited (the Insurer) ABN 70 050 109 450, AFSL 237848. The cover provided automatically is based on your division, age, account balance and if you are receiving employer contributions. You can apply to increase, decrease, cancel or change your cover anytime. Age limits and other conditions apply. Read the Insurance in your super guide for more information. Richard references the Superannuation Guarantee for the 2023-24 financial year. Latest information is available at https://www.australiansuper.com/superannuation/superannuation-articles/2024/07/understanding-the-superannuation-guarantee There’s no charge for general advice about your super account. The financial advice you receive will be provided by Link Advice Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 and will be their responsibility. Personal product advice provided may attract a fee, which will be outlined before any work is completed and is subject to your agreement. This may include general financial advice which doesn’t take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making a decision consider if the information is right for you and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, available at australiansuper.com/PDS or by calling 1300 300 273. A Target Market Determination (TMD) is a document that outlines the target market a product has been designed for. Find the TMDs at australiansuper.com/TMD. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd ABN 94 006 457 987, AFSL 233788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898.