An Inquiry is being conducted in to the Life Insurance industry.
The committee will report on:
- the need for further reform and improved oversight of the life insurance industry;
- assessment of relative benefits and risks to consumers of the different elements of the life insurance market, being direct insurance, group insurance and retail advised insurance;
- whether entities are engaging in unethical practices to avoid meeting claims;
- the sales practices of life insurers and brokers, including the use of Approved Product Lists;
- the effectiveness of internal dispute resolution in life insurance;
- the roles of the ASIC and the APRA in reform and oversight of the industry; and
- any related matters.
See the Senate Standing Committee on Economics’ home page.
On 29 March 2017, the Senate extended the reporting date from 30 June 2017 to 31 October 2017.
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