Life Insights - A financial advice journey Transcript
15-11-2021 Brother and sister Mia and Ben Johnson from Keyman Financial Services have been in the industry for the last couple of years and are halfway through the Professional Year. They share how they found themselves in the industry and their experience of the Professional Year. READ MORE
The keys to positive mental health
08-10-2021 MetLife’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Samuel Lim, explains the stress signs to look out for, how to bring positive mental health activities into your life, and where to get help if you’re feeling overwhelmed. READ MORE
Supporting the Modern Workforce
07-10-2021 The huge changes in how organisations get work done during the pandemic have sparked a lot of employees to rethink what 'good' workplace support means to them. Here are some ideas from a recent MetLife seminar on how organisations can better support their people. READ MORE
Why life insurance is also good for your financial wellness
20-09-2021 MetLife’s latest Employee Benefit Trends Study reveals most people want long-term financial security, but they say it’s harder to stay on track with goals during these times. READ MORE
Dark Side of the Screen
13-09-2021 The MetLife 360Health team explores how screen time can impact our sleep. READ MORE
Self Care Top Tips
13-09-2021 It is important that during stressful times you carve out some time for yourselves. Here are some tips from MetLife 360Health. READ MORE
The Hon Penny Sharpe Diversity and Inclusion
09-09-2021 The Hon. Penny Sharpe is the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council and Labor’s Shadow Minister for Environment. Penny’s policy interests include equality, the environment, transport, better cities, innovation, LGBTQAI+ law reform, women, and using technology to improve democracy. READ MORE
Life Insights - A Mental Health Journey Transcript
07-09-2021 To coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day and RUOK Day, Greg Nunan shares his mental health journey in this candid podcast with Rachel Towel – from his own personal struggles to volunteering for a mental health support group to help others going through a tough time. READ MORE
Healthy Habits - How to thrive
31-08-2021 Mental wellness is a process that we engage in proactively – it is not a static state of being – eMindful. These tips and strategies from the 360Health team can help you boost your mental health. READ MORE
Healthy Habits - How to move
31-08-2021 Our MetLife 360Health "Habits How-To" series features tips, tricks, and activities to help you establish healthy habits and maintain them in the long run. Find out the benefits of moving and how to make it a habit. READ MORE
Healthy Habits - Primer on Habit Formation
30-08-2021 Our MetLife 360Health "Habits How-To" series features tips, tricks, and activities to help you establish healthy habits and maintain them in the long run. If you’re interested in establishing healthy habits, it’s helpful to understand a few basic concepts: The Habit Loop and Motivation READ MORE
4 Ways to Beat Stress
30-08-2021 With a long to-do list, plus family and work commitments competing for your attention, it’s no wonder you sometimes feel stressed. Here’s 4 ways from the 360Health team you can start taking action to beat stress right now. READ MORE
Insurance Inside Super – Top Questions
10-08-2021 Your top questions answered about Insurance Inside Super. READ MORE
Insurance through super– how it works, what you need to know
03-08-2021 Most of us think of our funds as a way to save for retirement. But they can also be a source of low-cost cover. READ MORE
Three reasons to have regular health check-ups
03-08-2021 While the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet fully understood, we do know the events of the last 18 months will leave a lasting impression on our health and wellbeing. READ MORE
5 Things You Should Know About Life Insurance
26-07-2021 Life insurance can be your safety net when things go wrong. Here are some lesser known things about life insurance to help you make an informed choice. READ MORE
Insurance Inside Super: Important Things to Know
26-07-2021 Most superannuation funds offer a built-in life insurance policy – also known as Insurance Inside Super (IIS) – to their members. Learn about its inclusions & benefits. READ MORE
Why Life Insurance Cover Needs to Change as You Grow
26-07-2021 Changing circumstances, rises or falls in income and whether or not the kids are still at home all affect the amount of coverage you need. Learn more READ MORE
How the life insurance industry is strengthening our communities
21-07-2021 The value of the life insurance industry extends far beyond premium dollars and taxpayer savings; it also has a positive and lasting impact on the communities in which life insurers operate. READ MORE
12 Ways to stay productive
21-07-2021 We are living in unprecedented conditions and many businesses are working remotely, which may require you to work from home. To help support you, we have put together a few tips to help you stay productive during this time. READ MORE
Value of Life Insurance - helping superfunds educate their members
20-07-2021 It is more important than ever that we educate super fund members about the value of default insurance within their fund, so that they can make informed decisions about their cover. READ MORE
Shifting the claims management culture
29-06-2021 David Campbell discusses an opportunity to further uplift our industry’s claims management culture. READ MORE
How to give your mental fitness a workout
21-06-2021 While your brain is hard at work 24 hours a day, it still might not be mentally fit. 360Health and our workplace mental health and wellbeing Partner Superfriend provides a framework so you can take the time for a mental fitness workout. READ MORE
Eating and activity to help strengthen your GI tract
02-06-2021 Your gut is amazingly responsive to both good and bad influences. Fortunately, many good influences can help you strengthen your gut. READ MORE
MetLife 360Health Virtual Care: GP Online
21-04-2021 MetLife customers can receive support and guidance from doctors in Australia without needing to travel for appointments through the GP Online service offered as part of our 360Health Virtual Care program. READ MORE
Second Medical Opinion: When you need peace of mind
21-04-2021 MetLife members can get expert support regarding any medical diagnosis via a service called Second Medical Opinion. This online service offers an in-depth review of your diagnosis and treatment options by a leading global expert in your specific condition. READ MORE
Mental health support through MetLife 360Health Virtual Care
21-04-2021 MetLife customers can access expert mental health advice from the comfort of their home through Mental Health Assist, part of the 360Health Virtual Care program provided in partnership with Teladoc Health. READ MORE
What to do when your partner is earning less than before
01-04-2021 The slowing global economy has forced some households to rethink financial plans for 2021 and beyond, so we asked Mark Raberger, Head of Health at MetLife Australia, and Glen Hare, a financial adviser at Fox & Hare, to share their thoughts on making adjustments. READ MORE
Mental health tips for young people
01-04-2021 Dr Lorelle Drew, Consultant Psychiatrist at The Victoria Clinic, and Mark Raberger, Head of Health at MetLife Australia, share some tips on looking after your family's mental health and wellbeing during tough times. READ MORE
The impact of COVID-19 on children and how you can help
01-04-2021 COVID-19 continues to disrupt our lives at almost every level, from home to school to work. Dr Lorelle Drew, Consultant Psychiatrist at The Victoria Clinic, shares some useful ideas for how parents can help children cope with mental health challenges. READ MORE
Group insurance: Where to from here?
17-03-2021 Wendy Tse, Chief of Staff and External Affairs at MetLife, shares key insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead for group insurance following her presentation at the ASFA Virtual Conference in February 2021. READ MORE
Life Insights - Matt Lane Transcript
11-03-2021 Matthew Lane, Principal Adviser of Wealth Fundamentals, is there for his clients every step of the way – in particular, at claims time. In this podcast, Matthew shares his learnings and how they’ve enabled him to build a strong and caring claims process. READ MORE
Digital Detox: How to disconnect from your tech
03-03-2021 In today’s digital age, we are constantly surrounded by technology. Beyond staring at computer screens throughout our work day, exposure to social media and email communication has become increasingly mobile through our smartphones, tablets and even watches. READ MORE
Meet Meray El-Khoury, Chief Retail Insurance Officer at MetLife, and discover her vision for supporting advisers.
02-03-2021 Meet Meray El-Khoury, Chief Retail Insurance Officer at MetLife, and discover her vision for supporting advisers. READ MORE
Mental ill health - understanding the signs
02-03-2021 Major mental illnesses rarely appear out of the blue. There are often small changes or feelings that “something is not quite right” about peoples thinking, feelings or behaviours. It is important that we understand what to look for and what to do. READ MORE
MetLife’s vision for looking after its corporate partners
04-02-2021 James Carey, MetLife’s Chief Group Insurance Officer, outlines his vision for the future of sustainable pricing, partner offerings and consumer fairness. READ MORE
COVID-19: The industry challenges that lie ahead
19-11-2020 Dean Mulheron, Head of Group Product shares some of the key challenges and opportunities that face the industry. READ MORE
Should volunteering be part of your workplace mental health strategy?
09-11-2020 Sarah Kelly our Director of Communications asks should volunteering be part of a workplace's mental health strategy? READ MORE
How much life insurance do I need?
28-10-2020 Life insurance is designed to give you peace of mind – ensuring your loved ones can cope financially if something happens to you. Here are tips for working out the right amount of life insurance to provide certainty for your family. READ MORE
When should I review my life insurance cover?
14-10-2020 When was the last time you checked on your life insurance and insurance inside super? Does your existing cover meet your current needs? It might be time for a review. READ MORE
8 life insurance tips to get you started
14-10-2020 Life insurance doesn’t need to be complicated. With the right information, you can navigate the process with confidence. READ MORE
Wellbeing support for Financial Advisers
08-10-2020 These are some of the most challenging times in our industry. We want to help advisers understand they have dedicated support and places they can come to in times of need. READ MORE
How You Can Improve Your Kids’ Financial Security at Any Age Part 2
28-09-2020 What important financial lessons do parents need to share with their teenagers and young adults? Here financial advisers Erin Truscott and Regina Taarnby outline some smart ways to educate and motivate offspring. READ MORE
Life Insights - Brent Satill Transcript
22-09-2020 Specialise, specialise, specialise… this is the ethos that lies at the very heart of Curo Financial Services. Over the years, this has allowed Curo Financial Services to not only be great at what they do but has also helped fuel their growth and enabled them to create many centers of influence. In this podcast, Brent Satill, Risk Adviser at Curo Financial Services, explores one of these areas of expertise – claims management. READ MORE
How advisers can help small businesses during a downturn
16-09-2020 Here MetLife State Manager, Queensland, Stuart White and Paul Forbes, CEO of RFS Advice, share some tips for advisers and small businesses to navigate through these times. READ MORE.jpg)
RUOK? 2020
09-09-2020 As we mark R U OK? day we take a look at the impact we can all have by checking in with each other. We asked the MetLife family, with COVID-19 changing the way people interact, what difference does it make to you when colleagues ask R U OK? READ MORE
How You Can Improve Your Kids’ Financial Security at Any Age Part One
03-09-2020 What can parents and parents-to-be do to improve their kids' financial wellbeing? Here financial advisers Erin Truscott and Regina Taarnby share important lessons about savings, insurance and investments. READ MORE
Life Insights - Michael Smith Transcript
13-08-2020 Michael Smith is Managing Partner of Halpin Wealth, one of South Australia’s largest and longest-serving financial planning companies. In this podcast, Michael shares his tips for success and the power of continually assessing yourself, your processes and your client interactions to ensure you are always on top of your game. READ MORE
Life Insights - Sam Robinson Transcript
22-07-2020 Sam Robinson, Director of Pursue Wealth, prefers to call her clients members of the Pursue Wealth community – a group of like minded people who share the same gusto and passion for financial freedom through wealth accumulation. Sam sees herself as her members’ accountability buddy and in this podcast, Sam shares the various ways she engages with her community to help them plan and achieve their dream lifestyle. READ MORE
Tech Tips for Advisers Working Wherever You Need to be
06-07-2020 David McLean is a financial planner and the owner of Titan Financial Planning. While many of us may have been scrambling to embrace high tech solutions to managing our businesses, David was using tech to make his business run smoother well before the COVID-19 pandemic took root. READ MORE
5 tips for job hunters
19-06-2020 Alex Hunter our Talent Acquisition Manager shares his tips for applying for jobs and interviewing with confidence. READ MORE
Innovation thrives at MetLife
18-06-2020 External disruption can be a great time to innovate. With the disruption of a global pandemic, along with additional workloads that COVID-19 has caused, MetLife Australia has embraced experimentation, digitising and persisted with the opportunity to transform to benefit our customers, partners and staff. READ MORE
Meet the Team - Dianna Goss
26-05-2020 Dianna Goss, the face of MetLife in Western Australia, explains the value a local team can bring to our advisers regardless of what side of the country they’re on. READ MORE
How to keep a healthy weight while working from home
27-04-2020 Help stay on track with keeping a healthy weight while working from home with these four micro steps. READ MORE
Working from home - am I being ergonomic?
24-04-2020 Ergonomics is the science of fitting a workplace to a user’s needs. The aim is ensure that you are comfortable, productive and efficient. It is not just about your chair and your desk but the entire environment around you. Here we consider the needs for each individual in their own environment which in this case is the home. READ MORE
Staying active while isolated
23-04-2020 There are a number of factors that contribute to our mental health and many of these relate to diet, activity and social interaction. READ MORE
Keeping customers and partners connected
22-04-2020 How MetLife is keeping customers and partners connected during the global shutdown. READ MORE
Building your business
20-04-2020 Millennial financial wellness adviser Rebecca Maher offers some clear and practical strategies to help you support your clients during these economically uncertain times, and potentially grow your business too. READ MORE
6 working from home tips from a remote work expert
31-03-2020 Working from home for the first time and feeling out of your comfort zone? Don’t worry. These expert tips will help you adjust to working in isolation, maintain your relationships, and get your work done. READ MORE
Tips to help you manage during the COVID-19 outbreak
23-03-2020 Here are 7 tips to help you during this unprecedented time. READ MORE
Introducing 360Health
11-03-2020 MetLife's 360Health provides solutions to help prevent and manage serious illnesses at every stage of your health journey so that you can live healthier for longer. READ MORE
Getting to know Michael Mulholland
16-09-2019 We welcome Michael Mulholland to the MetLife family as Chief Distribution Officer. Read more to learn about Michael. READ MORE
Effective PMIF implementation starts with listening
05-09-2019 Recently MetLife held a successful member engagement workshop on communicating PMIF changes to members. Senior Manager Member Engagement, Brian Jacobs, shares with us some insights from the workshop. READ MORE
Financial wellness matters
27-08-2019 Financial Wellness is the state of being in strong financial health so that an individual can successfully manage day-to-day finances, protect against unplanned expenses and financial shocks, and plan and save for the future. READ MORE
The caring workforce.
17-06-2019 Recently we sat down with some of the MetLife family to find out some of the ways we have demonstrated our caring values. READ MORE
The evolving workforce
13-06-2019 We share key insights from our US 2019 Employee Benefits Trends Study on how organisations can thrive in today’s evolving workforce. READ MORE
Sleep tips to improve your work week
29-06-2017 Five simple tips to improve your sleep habits READ MORE
