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- Media release
Australian workers are increasingly concerned about their financial security, yet many may not realise that life insurance inside their super could already be working in the background to protect them...
- Media release
Australia’s life insurers have welcomed the Australian Government’s new Statements of Expectations for the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Council of Australian...
- Media release
Australia’s life insurers have welcomed the final report of the independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code), saying it is an important milestone in strengthening customer...
- Submission
CALI has reaffirmed its longstanding support for the legislated ban on the use of predictive genetic tests in life insurance and supports the proposed AFCA Rule changes that provide customers...
- Submission
CALI provided feedback on the draft Insurance Contracts Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance) Regulations 2026 (Regulations), which support amendments in Schedule 1 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has welcomed the Life Insurance Code Compliance Committee’s (Life CCC) announcement that Ms Anna Meulman will join the Committee as Consumer Representative from...
- Submission
CALI has responded to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s (OAIC) consultation on guidance to support the incoming automated decision-making (ADM) transparency obligation under the Privacy Act. Our submission...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers is warning that life insurance lead generation should not be swept up into a blanket ban designed to address misconduct in other parts of...
- Submission
CALI’s submission responds to proposals to support the ongoing sustainability of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). We are committed to ensuring that customers with unpaid Australian Financial Complaints...
- Submission
CALI has made a submission to the Treasury’s consultation on lead generation, supporting targeted and proportionate reforms that address high‑risk and harmful practices while preserving legitimate pathways for Australians to...
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The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) is calling on the Federal Government to help fund the burgeoning Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) and to stop putting undue pressure on Australia’s risk advisers. CALI CEO Christine Cupitt...
- Submission
CALI welcomes the Interim Report published on 10 April 2026 as part of the independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice. CALI’s response reiterates its commitment to supporting...
- Media release
The number of people accessing financial support because they can’t work due to injury or illness has surged in Australia over the past decade, with two million more Australians now...
- Submission
CALI has made a submission in support of the proposed new education standard for financial advisers. We made targeted recommendations on a range of issues, and reiterated our calls for...
- Submission
CALI has submitted a response to the Treasury’s consultation on preventing perpetrators from accessing victims’ superannuation death benefits. The submission supports reforms that strengthen protections for victim‑survivors while providing clarity...
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Australia’s life insurers have welcomed the release of the interim report on the independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code). The review, led by highly respected financial sector...
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Australia’s life insurers welcome the passage of federal laws that will give Australians more confidence about getting a genetic test, knowing it can’t be used in insurance underwriting. The legislation,...
- Submission
CALI has undertaken extensive engagement with member organisations, expert clinicians and researchers, and other key stakeholders in the context of the independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice...
- Submission
CALI has made a submission to Treasury’s review of the amended Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) protections. The submission draws on industry experience since the extension of the UCT regime to...
- Media release
Australians are at greater risk of scams and dodgy providers as they reveal a deep trust in AI for financial advice, the life insurance industry warns. A staggering three in...
- Submission
CALI has made a pre-budget submission to Treasury for the 2026-2027 financial year. Our submission spotlights issues relating to mental health in Australia and its consequent impacts on the economy...
- Submission
CALI responded to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the draft bill banning the use of predictive genetic tests in life insurance underwriting. We have consistently supported and advocated...
- Submission
CALI responded to APRA’s further consultation on proposed adjustments to the capital settings for longevity products. Consistent with the recommendations of our prior submission on 25 July 2025, we welcome APRA’s...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has submitted its response to the independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code), reaffirming its commitment to strong customer...
- Submission
CALI responded to the independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code). Our submission supports evolving the Life Code to provide the right protections for customers in...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has welcomed the introduction of Federal Government legislation banning the use of predictive genetic test results in life insurance underwriting today. CALI CEO...
- Submission
CALI responded to the Attorney-General’s Department’s review of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Our submission focused on maintaining the important provisions of the DDA which enable life insurers to fairly...
- Media release
Australians of all ages are feeling the squeeze of rising costs, mental health pressures, and uncertainty about their financial futures, according to new independent research commissioned by the Council of...
- Submission
CALI responded to AFCA’s joint consultation on its Approach documents in relation to non-disclosure and misrepresentation, and the duty to take reasonable care not to make a misrepresentation. To support...
- Submission
CALI responded to Treasury’s consultation on the draft bill banning the use of predictive genetic tests in life insurance underwriting. We have consistently supported and advocated for this legislation. We recognise that...
- Media release
Australia’s life insurers will develop a new industry action plan for mental health, aimed at supporting long-term affordability and industry sustainability and delivering greater clarity, fairness, and transparency for customers....
- Media release
From rural Queensland to the Perth coast, five remarkable women are being recognised through the 2025 ReCALIbrate program, each carving a unique path in financial risk advice. Now in its...
- Submission
CALI responded to APRA’s consultation on the non-confidentiality determination and statistical publications for general and life insurance. To support a level playing field, and to ensure market integrity, contestability and...
- Submission
CALI has responded to Treasury’s consultation on the guidance on best practice principles for superannuation retirement income solutions. High quality retirement outcomes are coming into critical focus as Australia’s population...
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Women financial risk advisers are being offered the chance to share in $10,000 worth of grants to help them grow their careers and have their voices heard in the industry....
- Submission
CALI welcomes the Government’s continued commitment to reforming and improving the retirement phase of superannuation to help deliver a more dignified retirement for more Australians. Our response to the Treasury’s...
- Submission
CALI responded to Treasury’s consultation in relation to the FY26 special levy for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). The current design of the CSLR is unsustainable and CALI...
- Submission
Australia’s life insurers see firsthand the lived experiences of customers who are severely impacted by mental ill health and are unable to work or participate in the communities in which...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has joined a national coalition of mental health experts and industry groups calling on the Federal Government to take urgent action to address...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has appointed respected financial sector expert Peter Kell to lead an independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code). The...
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Christine Cupitt, Council of Australian Life Insurers CEO: Thank you Minister and good morning everybody. The Council of Australian Life Insurers is really strongly supportive of the Government’s recommitment to...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) wants the Federal Government to legislate without delay to ban the use of genetic test results in insurance underwriting. After nearly two years...
- Submission
CALI’s submission outlines the importance for the NSW Government and inquiring members of parliament to understand the broader context that workers compensation schemes operate in, to fully understand the potential...
- Media release
Evidence is growing of the unmet need for life insurance advice for people under 35 years, with one in two younger Australians wanting financial advice. According to new research from...
- Media release
Australia’s life insurers are warning the nation’s financial safety net is being pushed to its limits, with more Australians leaving work permanently due to mental ill health than ever before. ...
- Submission
CALI has submitted a comprehensive response to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) on its Governance Review. The submission provides constructive feedback aimed at ensuring the proposals are practical, proportionate,...
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The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) congratulates Dr Daniel Mulino MP on his appointment as Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services. “As Assistant Treasurer, Dr Mulino will bring...
- Media release
As the cost of living crisis tightens its grip, a new trend is emerging: Australians are turning away from the traditional financial support networks of family and friends, instead choosing...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has welcomed the Federal Government’s continued progress on financial advice reform, describing today’s announcement as an important step towards more accessible and affordable...
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For the first time, a landmark event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers to discuss how life insurance can create meaningful change for all Australians. Wild For Life...
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Australians living with HIV and AIDS can look forward to greater financial security, as life insurers will treat their condition the same as any other medical condition. The Council of...
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Today marks an important step in expanding access to retirement solutions for Australians, with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) decision to consult publicly on capital settings for annuity products. ...
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Australian life insurers are making major changes to the way they support victim-survivors of family and domestic violence. The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has released a new Best...
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The Council of Australian Life Insurers acknowledges the significant contributions of Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones to improving customer outcomes in financial services. Assistant Treasurer Jones...
- Media release
Australia’s life insurers are committed to delivering a high level of service to all of our customers every day, including the ten million Australians who hold insurance through their superannuation....
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An alarming number of Australians in their 30s are leaving the workforce permanently because of their mental health, according to new research commissioned by the Council of Australian Life Insurers...
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Australians looking for more ways to get affordable financial advice are the big winners following the Federal Government’s promise of widespread advice reforms as early as next year. The Council...
- Media release
Australians are now almost three times more likely to insure their car instead of their biggest asset – themselves and their earning potential – with new research revealing a deepening...
- Media release
Life insurers are calling for the Federal Government to give Australians more certainty on the future of its ban on the use of genetic test results in insurance underwriting. The...
- Media release
Australian retirees will have more information at their fingertips to help support them as they navigate their retirement following a Federal Government announcement. The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI)...
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The Board of the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has elected a new Co-Chair and three new Directors. MLC Life Insurance CEO and Managing Director Kent Griffin has been...
- Media release
Australians will face a chain reaction of financial uncertainty over generations if proposed advice reforms aren’t legislated before the next federal election. The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) is...
- Submission
CALI has submitted a detailed response to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) on its draft on superannuation approaches. CALI has provided constructive feedback to refine the document’s clarity, legal...
- Media release
A football coach, accredited netball umpire and martial arts trainee are among the women in risk advice who’ve been crowned 2024 ReCALIbrate grant recipients. The annual program run by the...
- Media release
US-based EvolutionIQ, a global leader in claims guidance technology, has signed on as the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI)’s first Life Partner as part of its corporate partner program....
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Christine Cupitt, Council of Australian Life Insurers CEO: Good morning. Thank you, Kara, for sharing your experience. The Council of Australian Life Insurers fully supports this announcement, which has come...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) welcomes a Federal Government ban on the use of genetic test results in insurance underwriting. The industry fully supports the move to strict...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has opened applications for its annual ReCALIbrate program aimed at supporting women who are risk advisers in the industry. In 2024, CALI will...
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Australian workers need more ways to get financial advice to secure their future as they struggle under the pressure of intense cost of living increases and mental health challenges, according...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) is proud to welcome retirement income leader and life insurer Allianz Retire+ as the industry peak body’s newest full member. This new addition...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) welcomes the passage of the first tranche of the Federal Government’s Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial...
- Submission
Life insurance products are designed to give Australians peace of mind. This fundamental purpose of life insurance is at odds with any situation where a product can be used by...
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Senator Jess Walsh, Committee Chair: Ms Cupitt. Did you have an opening statement that you wish to give? Christine Cupitt, Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) CEO: I do, Senator....
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has appointed a well-respected financial services leader as the new Industry Representative of the Life Code Compliance Committee (LCCC). Paul Reid brings almost...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) is marking a major milestone in its inaugural Partner Program with global provider of advanced digital solutions to the financial industry, Equisoft, the...
- Submission
CALI supports the introduction of standardised informed consent for Australians about how their financial adviser is remunerated for providing personal advice about life insurance products. This implements the recommendations of...
- Submission
With five million people currently in, or preparing to retire, it is clear there is a significant demographic change and longevity risk facing our nation. Life insurers can play an...
- Submission
There are some key functions on the proposed Insurance Key Functions List (the list) that are more appropriate for Authorised Deposit-Taking Institutions (ADIs), and therefore might require amending and/or removing...
- Submission
As Australians live longer, they are spending more time in retirement. With five million people currently in retirement or preparing to retire, it is clear there is a significant demographic...
- Submission
Life insurance provides a safety net for Australians when they are unable to participate fully in an active working life due to illness, injury or death. Life insurance and superannuation...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) supports a ban on the use of genetic test results in insurance underwriting to help empower Australians to better manage their health. “With...
- Submission
Life insurers help millions of Australians to live in a healthy, confident and secure way. Our members want to support their customers to proactively manage their health and reduce potential...
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Tom Connell, Presenter: The Government’s had an about face on financial advice. The cost of that financial advice went up significantly after changes made years ago that were all about...
- Media release
Australian consumers are the big winners in a significant shake-up of financial advice laws that will allow life insurers to provide simple advice directly to their customers. The Council of...
- Media release
As Australians face rising cost of living pressures, new independent research shows financial advice on life insurance remains too inaccessible and expensive for many with just 6 per cent of...
- Opinion
[Published in the Asia Insurance Review] For Australia’s life insurers, 2024 will mark a year of deep connection with the people they serve. Our industry is investing more than ever...
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The life insurance industry welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of a consultation paper to seek community feedback on the use of genetic test results by insurers. The Council of Australian...
- Submission
This submission highlights a number of sections of CPG 230 which would benefit from additional clarification by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) to make the intent of the guidance...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) is pleased to announce the recipients of their inaugural program, ReCALIbrate: a chance for women to reshape life insurance. The program will provide...
- Media release
29 September 2023: Australian consumers will continue to benefit from high standards and strong consumer protections as the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) takes over governance of the Life...
- Submission
The life insurance industry supports the proposed approach to legislating the objective of superannuation. We welcome the strong recognition in the Explanatory Materials of the important benefits provided by insurance...
- Media release
On 6 September 2023, the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) launched ReCALIbrate: a chance for women to reshape life insurance. The inaugural program will provide $2,000 grants to five...
- Submission
Department/Organisation: Treasury CALI supports strong action on climate change. We are very supportive of the Government’s emissions reduction commitments of 43 per cent by 2030 and net zero by 2050. ...
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Department/Organisation: Senate Economics Committee CALI supports the work of the ALRC in improving the operation of financial services law in Australia. The proposed legislative amendments relating to moving insurance regulations...
- Media release
A new Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code) starting on 1 July 2023 will deliver higher standards and stronger consumer protections across the life insurance industry. The Council of...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) is proud to welcome two highly respected life insurance industry leaders to its Board and list of member representatives. Incoming ClearView Wealth Limited...
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Department/Organisation: Treasury CALI believes a fair, equitable and sustainable external dispute resolution service is critical for consumer trust and confidence in the financial services sector. CALI supports the Australian Government’s...
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Scott Haywood, Presenter: Still to come as we scramble to understand the new financial advice changes made by the government, life insurers are looking to get a piece of the...
- Media release
The leading voice of life insurance in Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s initial response to the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) and urges the Government to ensure legislation better serves...
- Submission
Department/Organisation: AFCA CALI believes a fair, equitable and sustainable external dispute resolution service is critical for consumer trust and confidence in the financial services sector. CALI supports the findings of...
- Submission
Department/Organisation: Treasury CALI supports the remaking of a number of insurance regulations due to expire by October 2023 to provide certainty to the life insurance industry over the continued unaltered...
- Submission
Department/Organisation: Attorney-General’s Department CALI supports the need to strengthen and modernise Australia’s privacy laws to address emerging risks. For life insurers to continue to support Australians, access to, the ability...
- Submission
Department/Organisation: Treasury CALI believes that an equitable and sustainable superannuation system is one that also provides a safety net for Australians when they are unable to participate fully in an...
- Media release
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) welcomes today’s release of the Australian Government’s ‘Legislating the objective of superannuation’ consultation paper. CALI believes Australia’s economy and member outcomes are best...
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The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) welcomes the publication of the Final Report of the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) and looks forward to considering the Report in detail. ...
- Media release
The Australian life insurance industry has come together behind its newly formed peak body, the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI). Nineteen life insurers and reinsurers have now become full...
- Media release
The new peak body representing Australia’s life insurance industry, the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI), has today announced the appointment of its inaugural CEO. Christine Cupitt will join CALI...
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Australia’s life insurers have today announced the formation of a dedicated life insurance industry peak body, to launch later this year. The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) will be...
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