‘Own’ versus ‘Any’ occupation: an important difference when comparing Income Protection products
16-05-2022 Dr Jeff Scott explores why ‘own’ versus ‘any’ is a critical consideration when comparing Income Protection products. READ MORE
Calculating monthly benefits: The three-step process to undertake when comparing Income Protection products
16-05-2022 Dr Jeff Scott explores why with Income Protection product features now differing so much, making a recommendation on the basis of price alone may not meet the best interest duty for each of your clients. READ MORE
How MetLife supported financial advisers in 2021
01-02-2022 MetLife has launched several initiatives to support advisers and their clients, including advice on the FASEA exam, redesigning Income Cover, launching 360Health Virtual Care, hosting a series of mental health discussions and promoting the Value of Life Insurance. READ MORE
Top 6 benefits and features to consider when comparing Income Protection products
11-10-2021 Dr Jeffrey Scott, Head of Advice Strategy at MetLife Australia, outlines the top 6 key benefits and features financial advisers need to look out for when comparing Income Protection products. READ MORE
Communicating the value of life insurance to everyday Australians
19-07-2021 Communicating the value of life insurance to everyday Australians is important, but it’s not always easy. That’s why MetLife has released the Value of Life Insurance Report. READ MORE
Industry wrap up: Professional Planner’s Licensee Summit
19-07-2021 The Professional Planner's Licensee Summit focused on best-in-class digital advice offering and exploring emerging customer and business models to increase ROI to accelerate business growth and profitability. READ MORE
360Health Virtual Care: An introduction
22-04-2021 MetLife has partnered with Teladoc; a leading global provider of Virtual Care to support our customers when they need it the most. READ MORE
MetLife 360Health: Knowledge Is Power
09-04-2021 We are investing in ways to help look after your clients' health with MetLife 360Health. Discover how MetLife 360Health can help your clients live healthier for longer. READ MORE.jpg)
360Health Virtual Care: Brings health care to your home
09-04-2021 MetLife now offers a safe and convenient way to access health care advice at home via its 360Health Virtual Care program. 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
5 tips for the FASEA exam
14-01-2021 Stressed about the FASEA exam? Don’t be. Dr Jeffrey Scott, MetLife’s Head of Advice Strategy, has five tips to help you perform your best. READ MORE
Why MetLife's underwriting process works better
04-01-2021 We have invested in our underwriting process to make it stand out from the competition. Find out how our communication and customer service-centric approach to underwriting can make life easier for advisers. 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
Is income insurance worth it right now?
28-10-2020 You insure your home and contents as well as your car, but how much do you think about insurance that protects your income? Find out if income protection is right for you. 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
TPD insurance inside and outside superannuation – Let’s talk tax and net benefits
18-06-2020 Advisers are often asked whether or not a client should own their TPD policy individually (self-owned) or have it be structured via a superannuation fund where they are a member. READ MORE
How Advisers can help Over 45s
28-05-2020 Australians over 45 know financial planning is important but many need help from financial advisers to understand how life insurance can fit in their plans. READ MORE
Support for advisers and clients during COVID-19
22-04-2020 From premium waivers to hosting a webinar series for advisers, find out about MetLife’s rapid response to support advisers, customers, and employees during COVID-19. READ MORE
Why MetLife?
14-04-2020 An easy reference guide that explains who MetLife is, our unique product features, and why we’re a global leader in insurance that supports advisers to offer the best advice. READ MORE
How MetLife is making Life and TPD more accessible for over 45s
14-04-2020 Half of Australians over the age of 45 are financially unprepared. But they’re also facing modern challenges of higher mortgage debt, boomerang kids, and later retirement. READ MORE
Meet the SA Team
02-04-2020 Meet Andrew Bridgland and Karren Toohey, the dynamic duo charged with supporting advisers in South Australia. READ MORE
10 tips for advisers
03-02-2020 Metlife’s experts share their insider tips on keeping existing clients, attracting new ones and growing your business in times of industry change. READ MORE
Communication more important than cost when it comes to choosing a financial adviser
06-12-2019 The financial advice industry may be surprised to learn that when it comes to choosing a financial adviser, most consumers are more concerned about how an adviser communicates than the cost of the actual advice. READ MORE
Income protection policies
05-12-2019 APRA have proposed a number of changes to retail (advised) income protection. READ MORE
The retail claims process
28-11-2019 When it comes to making a claim, MetLife’s Peter Kelly says it’s vital your clients know you’ll be helping them with the hard work so they can focus on other things. READ MORE
The one thing advisers should be doing to boost client retention and referrals
31-10-2019 Almost a third of consumers and half of SME’s are considering either changing their current adviser, or ceasing to use one completely, what is the one thing to do to boost client retention and referrals? READ MORE
Do your clients understand how commissions work?
16-10-2019 Of the many learnings to come out of the Royal Commission, none are as important as the need for honest and transparent communications between financial advisers and their clients when it comes to financial products and services. READ MORE
Why advisers need to strengthen connections with their clients
24-09-2019 Our research reveals financial advisers risk losing clients if they fail to demonstrate long term value of advice. READ MORE
Adviser-Client Research 2019 - Client Retention
18-09-2019 Our research reveals financial advisers risk losing clients if they fail to demonstrate long term value of advice. READ MORE
One Year On: How advisers helped drive change to the policy anniversary process
21-08-2019 We reflect on how adviser feedback was a crucial part of redeveloping the MetLife Protect policy anniversary process, making it more valuable for clients and easier for advisers. READ MORE
MetLife Protect helping Advisers and their Clients
05-03-2019 Rachel Towell, MetLife Australia’s State Manager for NSW/ACT, explains how MetLife Protect allows advisers to match their clients’ needs and values more closely to their life insurance. READ MORE
Life Insurance brick by brick
27-02-2019 We recognise that everyone is unique, so their insurance needs to be too. Meet the new modular cover you can tailor to match what truly matters for each and every client. It’s been designed for the way people in Australia live today. READ MORE
Modular Insurance up close
27-02-2019 Stuart White, State Manager, Queensland, walks us through the three target customer segments for MetLife Protect and uses case studies to show how the modular product and optional Extras cover work in practice. READ MORE
Industry dilemma: Enter the millennials
12-02-2019 Millennials are coming of age – and gaining age-old responsibilities. How can the insurance sector engage these digital natives in protecting their futures? READ MORE
Why modular MetLife Protect is different
11-02-2019 We speak to Casey Sugden, State Manager of Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, to find out what advisers need to know about MetLife Protect’s modular product design and how to work closely with clients to best meet their needs. READ MORE
Trust or bust: 5 ways to create client connection
16-01-2019 The best financial advice is founded not on money, but trust. Here we look at how advisers can develop and maintain fruitful client relationships. READ MORE
Why modular MetLife Protect makes sense
17-10-2018 MetLife recognises that everyone is unique, so their insurance needs to be too. Meet the new modular cover you can tailor to match what truly matters for your client. READ MORE
Survey says: 7 lessons for financial advisers
09-10-2018 Nothing succeeds like heeding client feedback. Our major survey of the financial advice sector reveals just what clients are looking for. READ MORE
