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We bring together evidence and expertise to support better conversations, decisions and policies that work for Australians when they need protection most.
CALI’s Life Insurance Sentiment Tracker is a research program that monitors Australians’ perceptions, attitudes and behaviours towards the life insurance industry. This research underpins CALI’s advocacy, industry activity and policy development with trusted evidence-based insights.
Why do people want life insurance and how well do they understand it? These insights explore Australians’ knowledge of life insurance and what motivates them to purchase life insurance.
There are many ways Australians can access life insurance products. These insights show how people get cover, where they turn to for guidance and what prevents them from accessing the protection they need.
Mental ill-health is a growing consideration for the Australian community and economy as it can affect a person’s ability to work and meet their financial commitments. These insights show how concerned Australians are about that risk and where they would go for financial support.
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Our published research
CALI produces innovative research to inform policy submissions, government advocacy, media releases and speaking engagements. These insights are trusted and actively used by member companies to drive meaningful change.
This fact sheet shows how legitimate lead generation helps Australians access financial protection and why a government-imposed blanket ban would make it harder to understand and compare their options.
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This fact sheet highlights the growing impact of mental ill health on Australians and the nation’s financial safety net and shows how the life insurance industry is responding to strengthen...
This fact sheet highlights Australia’s growing life insurance advice gap, showing how adviser shortages are driving Australians towards unregulated advice, and how reform could unlock simpler, more accessible support for...
The 2025 report explores the role of life insurance in strengthening Australia’s safety net, highlighting cost-of-living pressures and limited advice access, and the growing impact of mental health on wellbeing,...
This report explores how women view life insurance and value their financial contributions. It finds cost, limited advice access, and undervalued unpaid work are key barriers, calling for stronger recognition...
The 2024 report analyses a decade of data to understand how mental ill health is changing Australians’ ability to work. It reveals rising workforce exits among young and calls for...
This summary outlines how Australians’ wellbeing, financial resilience, and access to life insurance intersect and how stronger awareness can ensure life insurance continues to serve as a vital part of...
The 2024 edition explores Australians’ views on life insurance amid rising living costs and increasing mental health challenges. It calls for more accessible, affordable advice and policy reforms to strengthen...
Our annual reports
CALI held its Annual General Meeting on 6 November 2025, which included the release of its latest annual report.
Learn how CALI championed reforms to improve access to advice and strengthen confidence in life insurance.
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Discover how CALI championed policy reform, strengthened industry standards and amplified the value of life insurance for Australian customers.
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Explore CALI’s foundation year and the work undertaken to create a stronger, more trusted and accessible life insurance industry.
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