Wed, 24th Dec 2025

This financial podcast hosted by Paige Estritori covers hot topics in Australia's finance and insurance sectors. The first part contains encouraging news about the life insurance industry with expected real growth of 1.7% in premiums by 2025, according to Swiss Re. This comes after a tough year in 2024. Key to this change are elements like stability and strong bond yields. The second section announces a significant development for income protection (IP) policyholders. TAL is expanding its Health Sense Plus program, which offers premium discounts for proactive health checks. In marine news, Pelagic Risk Services has strengthened its support for the marine industry, while Marinex Underwriting, backed by Lloyd's and Canopius, makes its debut in the Australian marine insurance market. Stay updated at financialservicesonline.com.au.n