8 December 2022
The ½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþ (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have issued a joint letter to CEOs of life insurers and friendly societies (life companies) about premium increases in the life insurance industry.Ìý
The letter outlines ½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþand APRA’s concerns following complaints from consumers and reportable situations related to premium increases, particularly in relation to ‘level’ premium products.ÌýÌý
In the letter, ½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþand APRA request life companies review their past premium increases, and disclosure and marketing material. The letter also outlines ½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþand APRA’s expectations on the design of future product offerings.
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