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½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþand APRA issue joint letter on premium increases in life insurance

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The ½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþ (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have issued a joint letter to life insurers and friendly societies (life companies) about life insurance industry practices in relation to premium increases.

The letter outlines ½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþand APRA’s observations from a joint review of life companies’ past practices, following concerns raised by . The letter identifies regulatory expectations and areas for further industry focus in relation to future life insurance premium increases, disclosure and marketing materials, and product design.

½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþis Australia’s corporate, markets and financial services regulator.