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Mental health now drives 1 in 3 TPD group insurance claims in Australia. What employers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and nationwide must do in 2026 to protect staff and contain premium increases.

Australian group insurance claims are getting harder. How employers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and nationwide can use claims advocacy to protect staff and shorten payouts in 2026.

For many businesses, group insurance is something that gets implemented once and then rarely reviewed again. However, in our experience, many employers are surprised to learn that substantial improvements can often be made to both the cost and structure of their existing arrangements — particularly where the policy has been in place for several years without being retendered to market. At Workforce Group Insurance, we regularly assist businesses with reviewing their employee

Group insurance is one of the most powerful yet underutilised tools in Australian business. Learn what it is, how it works, and why your business needs it now.

2026 group insurance renewal playbook for Australian employers: AustralianSuper's 40% TPD hike, CareSuper's 1 April changes and CSC's 43.5% PSSap lift — what to do before your renewal letter lands.

Group trauma and critical illness insurance for Australian workforces in 2026: cancer, heart attack and stroke account for ~90% of claims — and trauma is now the cheapest layer to add to your group insurance stack.

Mining, construction and transport face Australia's steepest 2026 group insurance repricing. Here's the high-risk industry employer playbook before AustralianSuper's 40% TPD hike on 30 May.

Group insurance during mergers and acquisitions: with the ACCC's mandatory merger regime live and AustralianSuper repricing on 30 May 2026, here's the Australian employer's 2026 due diligence playbook.

Group salary continuance insurance Australia: with AustralianSuper's 40% TPD hike on 30 May 2026 and Payday Super on 1 July, here's the 2026 employer playbook for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane businesses.

NSW's 2026 workers compensation reforms tighten psychological injury thresholds dramatically. Here's why Australian employers must reset their group insurance strategy now to close the gap.

Hybrid is now the default for Australian workforces. Here's the 2026 playbook for designing group insurance that actually works for distributed, remote, and hybrid teams.

Not all group insurance advice is created equal. Independent specialist advisers like Workforce Group Insurance deliver outcomes that aligned or captive distribution channels simply cannot match.

Contractor and labour hire workforces present unique group insurance challenges for Australian businesses. Here's what you must know to protect contingent workers and manage your liability.

Many Australian businesses have group insurance — but the wrong structure can leave employees seriously underprotected. Here are the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Small and medium businesses are often the most exposed to workforce risk, yet least likely to have group insurance. Here's why Australian SMEs need it most — and how to make it work.

Structuring group insurance correctly is critical to ensuring your policy delivers genuine value. Here's how Australian businesses should approach the design and placement of group cover.

In Australia's tight labour market, employee retention is a strategic priority. Discover how a well-structured group insurance programme can be your most powerful retention tool.

Income protection insurance is the safety net your employees need when illness or injury strikes. Discover how group income protection works and why it matters for your business.

Total and permanent disability insurance is a critical but often misunderstood protection for Australian businesses. Here's everything employers need to know about TPD cover.

Group life insurance is more than a staff benefit — it's a strategic risk management tool for Australian businesses. Discover how it protects your people and your bottom line.