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 MOREMetLife is here to support you
02-12-2020 Discovering she had income protection was some much-needed good news for Ms M after a breast cancer diagnosis. READ MOREClaims during COVID-19: the human experience is even more important now
27-10-2020 Early in Victoria’s COVID-19 lockdowns MetLife case manager Courtney phoned long-term customer Chantelle to check in and share a claim update. Then she discovered Chantelle needed immediate help – and called her manager. READ MOREMeet the Support Team
19-06-2020 Meet the team working to ensure advisers have the tools and support they need to work with MetLife efficiently and effectively every time. READ MOREMeet 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 MOREQ&A with James Carey, Head of Group Insurance at MetLife
26-03-2020 James outlines the work he and his team are doing in product development in the wake of legislative changes and the backdrop of COVID-19. READ MORE6 tips for talking to young members about insurance inside super
03-03-2020 How do you talk to a generation who couldn't care less about their insurance or super, and don't trust financial institutions? MetLife's Brian Jacobs offers 6 valuable insights that can help. READ MORE10 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 MORECommunication 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 MOREIncome protection policies
05-12-2019 APRA have proposed a number of changes to retail (advised) income protection. READ MOREThe 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 MOREThe 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 MOREDo 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 MOREWhy 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 MOREAdviser-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 MOREEffective 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 MOREOne 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 MOREBringing innovation to life
31-05-2019 While we are implementing digital solutions, we constantly think about how we are providing a caring experience and it’s a challenge that we try and work through. READ MORETips to communicate PYS legislation successfully
08-04-2019 With the Protecting Your Super legislation 1 July deadline fast approaching, the time has come for superannuation trustees and life insurers to come together to implement the changes successfully. READ MOREAn agile approach
05-03-2019 MetLife’s agile approach is seeing products rapidly evolve in line with client and adviser needs. Janhvi Chadha, Product Manager for MetLife Australia’s Differentiate Program, explains how the new approach works and why it has been implemented. READ MORETrust in the Life Insurance Industry
14-01-2019 James Carey, Head of Group Pricing looks at how insurers and trustees can collaborate in relation to the changing regulatory environment and looks at the important issue of trust in the industry. READ MORESurvey 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 MOREMetLife Continues to Innovate Within the Insurance Market.
08-08-2018 MetLife has partnered with ACORD to develop Australia’s first Life Insurance claims lodgement API. This technology allows greater flexibility to improve technology implementation timelines and the overall member experience. READ MORE