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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025

Wed, 18th Jun 2025

from Insurance News Wrap · host Paige Estritori

In this week's 'Weekly Insurance News Wrap' by Financial Services Online, key happenings in the Australian and New Zealand insurance industries were discussed. TAL has teamed up with Cover Genius to launch a digital-only embedded life insurance product tailored for part-time, contract, and casual workers, aiming at simplifying access to insurance without traditional underwriting. The product integrates life and disability coverage options into platforms such as payroll systems. Meanwhile, New Zealand's insurance industry faces trust issues due to rising costs, with surveys showing insurance as a significant financial pressure for residents. In Australia, AFCA upheld a decision making it clear that policyholders must understand the terms of their policies in detail. The podcast ends with accolades for Acenda which triumphed at the ALUCA Life Insurance Excellence Awards. For more information, visit financialservicesonline.com.au.n

In this week's 'Weekly Insurance News Wrap' by Financial Services Online, key happenings in the Australian and New Zealand insurance industries were discussed. TAL has teamed up with Cover Genius to launch a digital-only embedded life insurance product tailored for part-time, contract, and casual workers, aiming at simplifying access to insurance without traditional underwriting. The product integrates life and disability coverage options into platforms such as payroll systems. Meanwhile, New Zealand's insurance industry faces trust issues due to rising costs, with surveys showing insurance as a significant financial pressure for residents. In Australia, AFCA upheld a decision making it clear that policyholders must understand the terms of their policies in detail. The podcast ends with accolades for Acenda which triumphed at the ALUCA Life Insurance Excellence Awards. For more information, visit financialservicesonline.com.au.n

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