Author: Meike Suggars
Do Medicare & Health Insurance fully cover cancer treatment? Not always…
Our Medicare system is one of the best public health systems in the world. Combined with health insurance, it means most Australians get the medical treatment they need. But not always. Medical research is constantly advancing so new drugs are being developed all the time. Imagine if there was a drug available that might help…
What is Trauma Insurance?
Trauma insurance is there to allow you to focus on recovering from a serious illness without worrying about money
Dreamboard – Greg
Meet Greg, aged 35 & on income protection claim since November 2014 I can’t recommend Suggars & Associates highly enough. I have had income protection insurance for over 10 years and I’d like to take this opportunity to tell my story. A little over 6 months ago, I was in a serious motorcycle accident where I was fortunate…
ASICs Financial Adviser Register
In 2015, ASIC launched its Register of licensed Financial Advisers. All financial advisers authorised to give financial advice must add themselves to this register, as a condition of their license to provide financial advice. This measure was a part of the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) regulations the government put in place in 2014. You…
Who to call if your wallet is stolen
Ever had that sinking feeling? Its that one you get when you realise your wallet is missing? This article gives you some tips on what to do to limit the potential financial damage that can come with a lost or stolen purse or wallet
“Insurance semantics misleading clients”
Meike was featured today, 6/3/2014, in IFA Magazine in an article about Australian’s misunderstanding the insurance they have within their super. “Poor life insurance terminology by superannuation funds is creating a false impression among clients that they will be covered in the event of an illness, says a risk adviser. The comments by Suggars &…
Increase on complaints for non-payment of life insurance by super funds
Download the article here: Herald Sun article Super Headache dated 1 March 2014
“‘Cheap shot’ at upfront commission”
Meike was quoted today, 27/11/2013, in Wealth Professional in an article about insurer sustainability and commissions. “Ever-savvy customers are shopping around for the best life insurance deals and advisers are getting “blamed” for being greedy with upfront commissions. Last week, Suncorp managing director Patrick Snowball told a business lunch in Sydney that adviser business models…
“Australian adviser shows skills in Nepal”
Meike was featured today, 26/9/13, in Wealth Professional, in a story covering her recent holiday and volunteer work in Nepal. “Sometimes when you get a bit fed up with the system at home, it pays to take a look further afield to reposition your perspective. Risk specialist Meike Suggars learnt that lesson this year. Suggars is…
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