Notifications of higher premiums of as much as 50% for cover through superannuation are being sent to members. From June 29, about 2 million AustralianSuper members will have to endure 40% higher death and total disability premiums and 25% increase on income protection cover. TAL Australia’s Jim Minto said the increase is a result of…
Effective 1 July 2013, superannuation guarantee contributions rate is set to increase 0.25% to 9.25%. This has to be paid on superannuable payments to employees on or before the said date even if the pay is for services rendered before July. The rates increase may: Affect a great number of employees who are seen to…
Taking on insurance coverage includes considerations about price, package, offers and extras. Understanding how each one could be helpful may not be that easy. The cheapest policy may not be the best for you as it does not come with optional extras. If it is only income protection you need and you don’t mind the…
Legislative changes confuse 500,000 insured Australians using self-managed superannuation fund. Still, huge growth in SMSF retirement savings continues. Hence, TAL’s David Glen said clients and advisers must work together to determine what would provide best for life insurance needs: SMSF, retail superannuation or outside superannuation. Thorough knowledge on SMSF use in investment and tax…
With the many advantages associated with SMSF, the same can’t be said in the event of death especially at a time most unexpected. In most cases, the death benefit comes from a portion that has to be sold to pay the surviving spouse. Recently, where death and property purchase inside SMSFs are concerned, values…
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The government has announced recently about the possible changes to the superannuation system. Note, however, that these will have to go through the normal political process first before they finally become a law. Here’s a summary of the said reforms: Superannuation income streams The tax-free status of retirement phase earnings remains but the limit is…
Did you know that tailored personal insurance super structuring can give you a greater choice and affordability of your life Insurance and Income Protection? If you have known about this before yet have doubts about the possible benefits, then now is the time you consider it seriously. In the past, you only had the choice…
Income protection offers you the financial assistance that you need in case you become incapable to work for a certain period of time due to sickness or accidental injuries. However, not all individuals are qualified to get coverage for this particular type of insurance. Insurance companies in Australia carefully consider your occupation and determine whether…