Wed, 28th Aug 2024

28/08/2024

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori takes listeners through crucial insurance and financial news. The podcast begins by emphasizing the necessity of financial literacy in preparing for retirement, as highlighted by APRA's roundtable discussion. The episode explores how government incentives and mandatory policies in countries like Denmark and the Netherlands have improved retirement package adoption. Additionally, the show covers Auto & General's ten-year deal with Coles to underwrite car, home, and landlord insurance, indicating an increase in consumer-driven pricing strategies. For travelers, changes in the visa process for Australian citizens travelling to Europe from 2025 are discussed. Finally, the APRA's annual life insurance CEO roundtable is covered, observing a shift in retirement financing strategies towards product longevity. The podcast concludes promoting the aid services offered by Financial Services Online for personal and business insurance needs.n