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Income Insurance Australia Financial Calculators

Welcome to Income Insurance Australia, where we're excited to offer you these interactive calculators to empower you on your financial journey.

Available Calculators

Life Insurance Calculator
Estimate your life insurance needs with our Life Insurance Calculator. Work out the right level of cover to protect your family and secure their financial future.
Income Protection Insurance Calculator
Find out how much monthly disability income protection insurance you qualify for. Use our calculator to estimate cover levels tailored to your income and needs.

Life Insurance Articles

How Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Your Income Protection Insurance Options
How Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Your Income Protection Insurance Options
Income protection insurance is a type of insurance policy designed to provide you with a continuous flow of income in case you are unable to work due to illness or injury. It's a safety net that helps ensure you can maintain your standard of living, even when unforeseen health issues arise. - read more
Income Protection Insurance: Balancing Cost with Adequate Coverage
Income Protection Insurance: Balancing Cost with Adequate Coverage
Income protection insurance is a critical safety net for anyone who relies on a steady paycheck to meet their financial obligations and maintain their lifestyle. It offers a replacement income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, ensuring that your financial responsibilities can be met even when you're not at your earning best. In today's fast-paced world, income protection has become an essential consideration for the modern working individual. - read more
Breaking Down Common Income Protection Insurance Terms
Breaking Down Common Income Protection Insurance Terms
Income protection insurance is designed to provide financial support if you're unable to work due to illness or injury. It aims to replace a portion of your income during such times, ensuring you can maintain your lifestyle and meet financial obligations. - read more
Income Protection Insurance vs. Total Permanent Disability: What’s the Difference?
Income Protection Insurance vs. Total Permanent Disability: What’s the Difference?
When life throws unexpected challenges your way, being financially prepared can make all the difference. This is where Income Protection Insurance and Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance come into play. These two types of insurance provide a crucial safety net, ensuring that you and your family remain financially stable even when you're unable to work due to illness or injury. - read more
The Essential Role of Income Insurance in Your Financial Plan
The Essential Role of Income Insurance in Your Financial Plan
An income insurance policy, often referred to as income protection insurance, is a financial safety net designed to provide you with a steady income stream if you're unable to work due to illness or injury. It ensures that you can still support yourself and your family, even when unforeseen medical conditions prevent you from earning a salary. This policy typically covers a percentage of your pre-tax income, helping to alleviate the financial burden during recovery periods. - read more

Insurance News

NSW Revisits CTP and Lifetime Care Schemes
NSW Revisits CTP and Lifetime Care Schemes
02 Sep 2025: Paige Estritori
New South Wales (NSW) is undertaking a detailed review of its Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance scheme as well as its lifetime care and support system. The Standing Committee on Law and Justice of the state's upper house has initiated this examination as part of their routine practice conducted every parliamentary term. The last thorough assessment took place in 2022. - read more
AFCA Upholds Insurer's Premium Increase Amid Consumer Complaint
AFCA Upholds Insurer's Premium Increase Amid Consumer Complaint
01 Sep 2025: Paige Estritori
A recent decision by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has ruled against a homeowner seeking an $18,000 refund from Allianz. The homeowner claimed that the insurer failed to adequately inform her about substantial increases in her optional flood cover premiums. Initially, her monthly payments surged from $369 to $1277 in August 2022, a change she only noticed in March of the following year through her bank statements. - read more
Rising Group Premiums Pose Challenges for Australian Life Insurance
Rising Group Premiums Pose Challenges for Australian Life Insurance
28 Aug 2025: Paige Estritori
Insurance premiums for group life policies with long-term benefits have surged between 15% to 25% on average in the first half of the year, according to a mid-year market update from Marsh Australia. While the steepest increases affected those with adverse claims experiences, short-term rates and premiums for permanent disabilities remained relatively steady. The sector has also become more selective, with insurers adopting stricter underwriting standards, particularly eschewing high-risk industries. - read more
Concerns Arise Over Construction Code Pause Amid Housing Push
Concerns Arise Over Construction Code Pause Amid Housing Push
28 Aug 2025: Paige Estritori
The federal government's initiative to accelerate housing development by relaxing certain building regulations has raised alarm within the insurance sector. Housing Minister Clare O’Neil announced changes on social media, indicating a strategic pause on parts of the National Construction Code to expedite building approvals and encourage the construction of much-needed homes across Australia. This move comes in response to challenges in the approval process, which often delays construction. - read more
RACQ Insurance Ordered to Increase Payout After Claim Handling Flaws
RACQ Insurance Ordered to Increase Payout After Claim Handling Flaws
27 Aug 2025: Paige Estritori
RACQ Insurance has been instructed to bolster a payout to a customer following a ruling by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). The dispute arose after the insurer's handling of a house fire claim lodged by a woman in October 2023 was found lacking. The fire, initiated by scented candles, resulted in significant fire and smoke damage to her home. - read more

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