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01
Sep

Medical Professional Income Protection Insurance Claim

"I have been lucky enough to be a client of Lloyd Levin's and Experien since 2011, early in my medical career. He helped initially with organizing adequate cover ...

17
Aug

Claims data from a major Australian life insurer for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 provides valuable insight into the health conditions and events most likely to ...

11
Aug

Experien Insurance Services has helped clients secure more than $200 million in life, disability and business expenses insurance claims across Life Insurance, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD), Trauma, Income Protection ...

11
Aug

When people think about risk in healthcare, they often think about professional indemnity insurance, patient treatment, and clinical outcomes. But after helping clients lodge more than 1,000 business insurance claims ...

11
Aug

The Redkite Charity helps Australian families to navigate the challenges of childhood cancer.  A very worthy cause.  A report from Redkite called "The Hidden Financial Crisis" discusses "The Financial Toxicity ...

04
Aug

Claims Matter Most When Life Doesn’t Go to Plan

When people think about life insurance, trauma insurance or income protection, they often focus on premiums, product features and policy comparisons. But the true test of any insurance policy comes at ...

02
Aug

There is no single amount of insurance that every doctor or dentist should hold. The appropriate level of cover depends on your personal situation, including your income, debts, family situation, ...

29
Jul

Insurance Claim Testimonial

“Lloyd has provided great assistance over several years from initial establishment of the Insurance Policies, through to the unfortunate need to claim. His guidance and ability to navigate through the ...

24
Jul

What is TPD insurance ? In simple terms, this is a life insurance product that can be an important financial safety net and pays a lump-sum payment if an ...

16
Jul

Cyber Insurance In Healthcare

A large Australian medical group of general practitioner and skin cancer clinics was the victim of cyber hackers in June 2026 as reported in the media.  The criminals stole personal ...

19
Jun

Life Insurance News June 2026

A large Australian Life Insurer has reported that, in the year to 1 April 26, it paid nearly $5bn in claims to over 55,000 Australians. Claims for what is often referred ...

19
May

Experien Insurance Services helps many doctors, dentists, vets and other professionals to arrange, manage and claim on income protection insurance and life insurance. One ...

11
May

How Much Does Income Protection Insurance Cost ?

“In this article you’ll learn : typical costs, what drives premiums up or down, and how to manage affordability.” Income protection insurance is designed to replace a portion of ...

03
May

“Lloyd made the process of applying for life/income protection/tpd insurance very easy and simple to understand. He recommended additional products I was not aware of. He was extremely responsive to ...

29
Apr

Life insurance held through superannuation is a common and potentially tax‑effective strategy for many Australians. However, how the insurance is structured within super ...

28
Apr

Using Super to Pay Retail Life Insurance Premiums

A Different Strategy When Cash Flow Is Tight At a glance Use super savings (via rollover) to pay retail life insurance premiums ...

05
Apr

Testimonial from a doctor we helped to get an Income Protection Insurance claim paid from an insurer following an accident. Dear Mark, Thank you for all your help, ...

20
Mar

Life Insurance Inside an SMSF: What Trustees Need to Know

For many Australians, a self‑managed superannuation fund (SMSF) offers unparalleled control over retirement planning. But with greater control come greater responsibilities—including the obligation to consider life insurance as part of ...

20
Jan

Experien Insurance Services regularly help our clients to lodge and receive claims from life insurers for a range of products including Life insurance, Income protection insurance, Trauma insurance, Total and ...

20
Jan

As at the end of 2025, the life insurance brokers of Experien Insurance Services have proudly arranged over $190,000,000 in claims from life insurers for the following types of products ...

18
Dec

Life Insurance Broker In Australia

Life insurance brokers in Australia are financial planners that help clients to manage the financial risks arising from death, illness or injury.  They work with various life insurers to arrange policies ...

09
Dec

Life Insurance For Business Owners In Australia

As a business owner in Australia, you’ve worked hard to build something valuable—your business, your team, and your family’s future. But have you considered what would happen if you were ...

14
Nov

Term Life Insurance In Australia

Term life insurance is a product that is common and well known in the United States.  These are life insurance policies that offer coverage for a specified or fixed amount ...

11
Nov

Life Insurance For Surgeons In Australia

Surgeons in Australia play a critical role in the healthcare system, performing complex operations to treat injuries, correct deformities, and manage diseases. Their demanding and respected work ranges from life-saving ...

10
Nov

Life Insurance For The Self Employed In Australia

There are a large number of Australians who are self employed.  In August 2024, the ...

10
Nov

Life Insurance For Australian Pharmacists

There were over 38,000 pharmacists in Australian in 2024. Pharmacists are trusted professionals in Australia and have ...

06
Nov

What is Dental Practice Entity Professional Indemnity Cover ?

Practice indemnity insurance for a dental practice in Australia is a business-level insurance policy that protects the practice entity (rather than individual dentists) against claims arising from errors, omissions, or ...

30
Oct

Life Insurance For Australian Physiotherapists

There were over 34,000 Physiotherapists in Australian in 2025.  Physiotherapists help Australians recover from injury, ...

30
Oct

Life Insurance For A Mortgage In Australia

Do you need to have life insurance if you are taking out a new home loan ?  What is mortgage protection life insurance ? What is the best cover to ...

28
Oct

Life Insurance For Australian Optometrists

The Optometry Board at AHPRA reported that just over 7,000 people were registered as an ...

27
Oct

Life Insurance For Australian IT Professionals

Jobs and Skills Australia reported that nearly 200,000 people were working as Software And Applications ...

16
Oct

Top Class Service For Life Insurance

"Received top class service from Alex Kambos who made the whole process smooth and easy. I received a tailor made advice given my circumstances and needs. Many thanks!" S ...

16
Oct

Life Insurance Testimonial

"Tracey was exceptional. She helped me navigate complex terms and products in a professional, caring and easy to follow way. Central to her service was looking out for ...

15
Oct

"I can't thank Tracey enough for her help with setting up my income protection and life insurance. It was far from a straightforward process — delays from my ...

13
Oct

Thanks to Alex Kambos and his team at Experien for their outstanding support during my claim. Knowing that Alex would deal directly with the insurer took a burden off my ...

20
Sep

How many Australian life insurers does your broker deal with ?

APRA prepares a regular publication on life insurance in Australia that includes, amongst other statistics, life and disability insurance claims and disputes statistics for Australian authorised life insurance companies. The ...

20
Sep

In an era where convenience and empowerment is king, free online life insurance illustration tools and calculators may be attractive for some. These digital resources promise quick estimates of coverage ...

19
Sep

As a doctor, your unique professional and personal needs demand specialized life insurance solutions. At Experien Insurance Services (Experien), we’re Australia’s trusted life insurance broker for ...

09
Sep

How confident are Doctors in their life insurance cover ?

Market research # conducted in 2025 surveyed Doctors on their confidence levels for their life insurance cover in the event of a significant physical or mental illness. The respondents noted : ...

09
Sep

Independent market research ^ in 2025 asked Dentists how confident they were that they have appropriate insurance cover in the event of a significant physical or mental illness. Dentists who responded ...

27
Aug

Many working Australians receive death and disability insurance automatically through their superannuation fund. That latter can include Income Protection Insurance and/or Total and Permanent Disability or TPD Insurance.  The Actuaries ...

22
Aug

Life Insurance For Australian Doctors

Life Insurance for Doctors, Physicians & Surgeons commonly includes Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) cover, Income Protection Insurance, Trauma Insurance (referred to by some also as Critical Illness Insurance), and Death ...

22
Aug

Life Insurance For Australian Dentists

Life insurance for dentists typically includes Income Protection, Trauma Insurance (referred to by some also as Critical Illness Insurance), Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) cover, and Death Cover, and may ...

21
Aug

Testimonial from a Dentist aged in her 50s, following a cancer diagnosis.  “Thank you very much for your hard work and making sure that I got the full claim. It will definitely ...

29
Jul

Life insurance considerations at different stages of life

Life insurance can be an important tool to consider in any financial plan.  It can provide valuable financial ...

28
Jul

Australia’s life insurers have reported that more Australians leaving work permanently due to mental ill health than ever before.   Data from the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) reveals that ...

28
Jul

How Does Life insurance Compare To Other Insurance Types ?

Many people appreciate the importance of insuring our cars and houses to protect these assets which are top of mind. But many people overlook a financial asset that is even ...

03
Jul

Following a recent claim being paid for a medical client of ours, for Total and Permanent Disability or TPD, for just over $1.4m, we are proud to have now arranged ...

30
Jun

All dentists are required to hold individual professional indemnity insurance as a requirement to be registered by AHPRA.  This can provide financial protection for a dentist from negligence ...

27
Jun

Mental Health Insurance Claims For Dentists

Research from 2021 has shown that Australian Dental practitioners were found to have a high burden of mental health concerns, with close to one-third reporting experiencing moderate to severe psychological ...

23
Jun

This information is provided by Experien General Insurance Services Pty Ltd (EGIS) in June 2025. EGIS is not an insurer and arranges selected types of insurance products for

16
Jun

Medical Practitioner Insurance Claim

"I had the good fortune to have a medical professional colleague recommend Lloyd Levin for advice and guidance in relation to my income protection policy. Lloyd ...

28
May

Income Protection Insurance Claim

Testimonial from a young doctor in NSW who lodged a claim because of a brain tumour, and has thankfully recovered. "I just want to take this opportunity to thank ...

24
Mar

Experien Insurance Services have extensive experience in helping our clients when a claim is lodged with a life insurer. In March 2025 we reached a milestone of having assisted our ...

14
Mar

Income Protection Insurance Claim In Victoria

"I’m incredibly grateful to Lloyd and his team for their guidance and advice on my income protection. I recently made a successful claim for a lump sum payment after sustaining ...

11
Mar

Life Insurance Claim Testimonial

"Lloyd has been an incredible professional support during a very emotional time for my small kids and me. He kept us informed every step of the way, ensuring ...

11
Mar

Doctor Income Protection Insurance Claim

Testimonial from a Doctor in Victoria : I recently had to lodge an income protection claim and would like to commend Lloyd and Meghan on the exceptional service they provided throughout ...

29
Jan

Do Doctors Need TPD and Life Insurance ?

Doctors commonly purchase many types of insurance covers that protect them from various financial risks. Two of the types commonly considered include Life and TPD insurance. What is life insurance ? Life ...

29
Jan

Income Protection Insurance Claim For A Dentist

"I cannot thank Lloyd enough for his expert care in managing my claim. His dedication to his clients and willingness to go ...

02
Jan

Doctors Life Insurance Considerations

Life Insurance forms part of the financial plans of many Doctors in Australia.  And life insurance doesn't just refer to the category of death cover. It also includes "living" insurance ...

09
Dec

Disability insurance claims paid by life insurers for mental illness have risen materially over time.  These claims are paid from the following 2 types of products (described in general or ...

21
Nov

The Cost Of Cancer And Trauma Insurance Considerations

Cancer is a leading burden of disease in Australia and affects many people of working age.  In 2017, more than 134,000 Australians were estimated to be diagnosed with cancer, and ...

11
Nov

Dentist Life Insurance Claims In Australia

There are many reasons why Australian Dentists hold various types of life insurance cover.  These include the need to replace lost income if the Dentist is unable to work because ...

08
Nov

Income Protection And Life Insurance Claims Examples

At the end of November 2024, we have helped our clients get over $165 millions in claims paid from Australian Life Insurers. These include claims for death benefits, Total and ...

07
Nov

Life Insurance Claims For Doctors

For many Australian Doctors, their future income is one of their larger financial assets. This is why Life Insurance, including Income Protection Insurance and other coverage types, are an important ...

30
Oct

Business Insurance For Doctors

A Business Insurance policy can provide valuable financial protection for a Doctor's medical practice.  These policies have a wide range of coverage options for both property related damage and can ...

25
Oct

Business Insurance For Dentists

Business insurance can provide Dental Practice owners' financial protection against insured losses relating to property damage, and from liabilities arising from certain events.  Property damage could include damages from fire ...

23
Oct

Some financial advisers and life insurance brokers have limited experience in helping their clients when a claim is lodged with a life insurer. Clients of Experien Insurance Services can draw ...

01
Oct

Who gets a life insurance benefit ?

When you buy a retail or personal life insurance policy, an important decision to make is determining who ...

09
Sep

Income Protection Insurance Claim

The testimonial below is from a Dentist, written in September 2024, that we helped arrange income protection insurance for, and who claimed on that policy. Hi Mark I ...

09
Aug

Life Insurance Claim Support

The testimonial below is from a 43 year old dentist. We helped this client claim from her insurer on her lump sum trauma policy and also to get a trauma ...

08
Aug

Experien Insurance Services helps many Doctors, Dentists and Vets to arrange insurance cover and to get claims paid from insurers for categories like life and disability insurance, business insurance and ...

05
Aug

Experien General Insurance Services arranges Professional Indemnity Insurance for Australian Dentists as an Agent of a large Australian Insurer (Insurance Australia Limited, trading as CGU Insurance). An optional additional cover that ...

04
Jun

How to buy life insurance in Australia

Australians are able to buy life insurance, offered by a range of Australian based life insurers, in several ways.  The category of life insurance in this regard includes products offering ...

27
May

Are you applying for life insurance and have a history or current symptoms of a back or musculoskeletal disorder ? Perhaps you are also applying for income protection insurance, trauma cover ...

23
May

Sleep apnoea and life insurance

Experien Insurance Services interact with many life insurers to arrange cover for its clients. We may be able to help you apply for Life Insurance and associated products like Income ...

22
May

Life insurance for Doctors and Dentists with health conditions

Are you a Doctor or a Dentist seeking life insurance and you have a "pre-existing" health condition ? Experien Insurance Services may be ...

22
May

Income Protection Insurance and High Blood Pressure

Do you have high blood pressure and want to apply for life insurance or income protection insurance ? We may be able to help you apply for cover if you have ...

22
May

Life Insurance With Diabetes

Experien Insurance Services may be able to help you apply for Life Insurance if you have Diabetes.  We work with a number of life insurers and the framework for Diabetes ...

15
May

Dentist Age 45 Trauma Insurance Claim

"Mark Sacks from Experien initially set me up with life/trauma insurance around 2008/9.  A few years back when our circumstances had changed with four kids and multiple businesses he again ...

14
May

Income Protection Insurance Features

An Income Protection Insurance policy can replace part of your lost income if you are unable to work because of illness or injury. Each Insurer will specify conditions that need ...

14
Apr

Why do Doctors need income protection insurance ?

Income Protection Insurance is a product that replaces part of the insured's income if they are unable to work because of illness or injury. Whilst some Doctors may not need ...

10
Apr

Buying life insurance online

Some consumers may consider buying life insurance online, and there are many providers who offer this service.  If you are considering this option, there are several items you should be ...

31
Mar

Life And Disability Insurance Claims Examples

Experien Insurance Services arranges and manages life and disability insurance for its clients. We interact with clients using Personal Advice, which means we consider the unique needs, goals and circumstances ...

08
Mar

Income Protection Insurance Claim Payment

I was very fortunate to be introduced to Lloyd Levin at an orthodontic dental meeting with Geoff Hall several years ago. Up to that point I had income protection insurance with ...

15
Feb

Income Protection Insurance Claim In Victoria

At 43, I was fit, active and well - until I collapsed out of the blue that is with what I now know was bowel cancer. ...

11
Feb

With our continued growth, we are excited to have changed our Australian Financial Services Licensee (AFSL) from Affinia AFSL No 237857 to Count Financial AFSL No 227232. This change was ...

29
Jan

Planning for your financial future – Testimonial

"Tony Snoyman from Experien has been my financial adviser for the roughly three years since my husband passed away. He has always been professional but also friendly in our dealings. ...

28
Dec

Income Protection Insurance Broker

"My wife and I decided to get income protection through Lloyd and the team when we were junior doctors. Originally, we were a bit sceptical about IP, but ...

25
Dec

Reducing Income Protection Insurance Premium Costs

Income Protection Insurance can be a valuable product to protect your ongoing income against you becoming ill or injured and unable to work in your usual capacity. Many people arrange their ...

11
Dec

Early Stage Breast Cancer Trauma Insurance Claim

"When I retired in 2018, my personal insurance requirements changed. I moved my Insurance to Clearview via Mark Sacks, Principal Adviser, and he strongly advised me to continue ...

05
Dec

Professional Indemnity Insurance For Doctors and Dentists

Complaints and feedback can be the beginning of a chain of events that lead to a claim against a Doctor or a Dentist that triggers their professional indemnity insurance.  Experien ...

19
Nov

Life Insurance Broker

Life insurance can include some or all of income protection insurance, critical illness or trauma insurance, death insurance and Total and Permanent disability insurance.  There are several ways to purchase ...

13
Nov

Biggest life insurers in Australia

In past decades (such as the 70's, 80's and 90's), Life Insurers in Australia used to actively offer investment and insurance products to their clients.  They managed large amounts of ...

09
Nov

Best life insurance in Australia

Many people ask us who the best life insurer is in Australia, or what is the best life insurance product in Australia ?  There is not generic answer to this ...

07
Nov

Some policies issued by life insurers will trigger a benefit if the insured person has an illness or injury as defined by the policy terms.  Policies known as Income Protection ...

30
Oct

The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) is the peak representative body in Australia for the general insurance broking industry. On 26 October 2023, the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) published ...

24
Oct

“Mark was incredibly helpful, supportive and reliable in assisting me with an income protection claim for cancer. I’m glad that I had his help and recommend him highly ...

22
Oct

How does life insurance work in Australia ?

The Life Insurance Industry in Australia is well regulated according to legislation, such as the Life Insurance Act of 1995.  The legislation covers many aspects such as who can offer ...

06
Oct

Dental, Medical and Veterinarian practices will commonly consider a range of business insurance covers to protect them against the cost of Property Damage and certain Financial Liability risks.  Amongst the ...