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Income Insurance Australia 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.

Simply enter your personal gross income in the space below, select the frequency that you receive your current income and press [calculate] to determine the amount of cover you qualify for.

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* Notes:

  • Most insurers limit the amount of income insurance that you can buy to 75% of your gross income.
  • If you are self-employed or operate your own business you may qualify for additional cover and benefits.
  • Your Gross Income figure should represent only your income from personal exertion, not investment income.
  • This calculator is provided as a rough guide only. You should seek professional advice from a licensed income insurance specialist before making decisions relating to something as important as income protection insurance!

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Income Protection Insurance: Balancing Cost with Adequate Coverage
Income Protection Insurance: Balancing Cost with Adequate Coverage
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icare Under Investigation for Workers’ Compensation Underpayments
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Rising Mental Health Claims Reshape Australia's Insurance Landscape
Rising Mental Health Claims Reshape Australia's Insurance Landscape
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Australia's insurance sector is experiencing a significant shift as mental health conditions become the predominant cause of total and permanent disability (TPD) claims. Recent data from the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) indicates that mental health issues now account for nearly one-third of all TPD claims, marking a substantial change in the industry's claim patterns. - read more
ASIC Initiates Legal Proceedings Against Australian Super for Claim Delays
ASIC Initiates Legal Proceedings Against Australian Super for Claim Delays
07 Oct 2025: Paige Estritori
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has commenced legal action against Australian Super, the nation's largest superannuation fund, alleging significant delays in processing death benefit claims. The regulator contends that between July 2019 and October 2024, Australian Super failed to handle nearly 7,000 claims efficiently, with some delays extending up to four years. - read more
ASIC Files Lawsuit Against QBE Insurance for Misleading Discount Practices
ASIC Files Lawsuit Against QBE Insurance for Misleading Discount Practices
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has initiated legal proceedings against QBE Insurance, alleging that the insurer misled more than 500,000 customers about pricing discounts over a five-year period. The regulator claims that between July 2017 and September 2022, QBE used a pricing model that reduced the discounts customers were promised, affecting retirees, loyal customers, shareholders, and those with multiple policies or claims-free histories. - read more
Marsh to Oversee Royal Australian Navy's Maritime Insurance Program
Marsh to Oversee Royal Australian Navy's Maritime Insurance Program
07 Oct 2025: Paige Estritori
In a significant development for Australia's defence sector, global insurance broker Marsh has been appointed to manage the insurance and risk advisory components of the Royal Australian Navy's Maritime Insurance Program (MIP). This program is integral to the Navy's extensive fleet expansion and infrastructure development initiatives. - read more

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