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Why Financial Planners Should Partner with Surety Advisers to Offer Life Insurance Solutions

Surety Advisers

About Surety Advisers


At Surety Advisers, we specialise in providing expert life insurance advice and solutions tailored to the unique needs of professionals, small businesses, and sole proprietors.


With over two decades of experience in the insurance industry, our team is dedicated to safeguarding the financial well-being of our clients through personalised risk protection strategies.


Our Expertise


Our services encompass a comprehensive range of life insurance products, including:

  • Life Insurance – Ensuring financial security for your loved ones in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
  • Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance – Providing support if you're unable to work due to a permanent disability.
  • Trauma Insurance – Offering financial relief upon diagnosis of serious medical conditions.
  • Income Protection Insurance – Safeguarding your income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury.


Our team also specialises in complex business insurance needs, such as key person cover, business succession planning, buy/sell agreements, and business continuity strategies.


Our Leadership


Lawrence Kennedy, Director & Risk Protection Specialist, brings over 20 years of experience in providing life insurance advice. His extensive knowledge in finance, insurance, and business planning enables him to offer strategic advice tailored to each client's needs.


James Wallace, Director & Insurance Strategy, has a rich background in the general insurance industry and has led a specialist risk-only life insurance business for eight years. His deep understanding of insurance structures and client-focused protection strategies ensures that our clients receive tailored solutions that align with their unique needs.


Our Commitment


We are passionate about educating our clients and delivering high levels of service. Our commitment to excellence and personalised advice has made us a trusted figure in the insurance industry. At Surety Advisers, we believe in building long-term relationships and providing solutions that offer peace of mind.




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Capitalising on the real-world experience

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June 6, 2025
Joint Venture with Surety Advisers
June 6, 2025
In today’s competitive professional landscape, successful legal firms, accountants, mortgage brokers, and general insurance advisers understand that delivering true value goes beyond the transactional. Clients are no longer seeking isolated solutions—they’re demanding a comprehensive, risk-managed future. Life insurance, when integrated into your service offering, becomes a powerful tool to help clients achieve long-term financial security, while reinforcing your position as a trusted adviser. Why Life Insurance Matters to Your Clients Every client—whether they’re purchasing a home, managing a business, writing a will, or structuring their finances—faces risks that go beyond the obvious. Life insurance is often the missing link in a client’s risk management strategy. It provides security for their family, business, and estate if the unexpected occurs. For a mortgage broker, the death of a borrower could mean a family home is at risk. For an accountant, the financial impact of a key person’s death could severely disrupt business continuity. For a solicitor drafting estate plans, ensuring life insurance is in place allows for smooth succession and distribution of assets. In each case, life insurance directly complements your advice and protects the plans you help clients build. Strengthening Retention Through Value-Added Advice By working with a life insurance partner like Surety Advisers, referral partners elevate their offering from a single-issue service to a multi-faceted, client-centric solution. This holistic approach strengthens client loyalty, as it shows you’re thinking beyond today’s needs and planning for tomorrow’s challenges. Clients recognise when their adviser is looking after the ‘whole picture’. That breeds trust—and trusted relationships are the ones that endure. When your client experiences a life event (illness, death, divorce, birth), they’ll return to the professional who helped put the right protections in place, not the one who offered a standalone service. Collaboration Creates Opportunity A structured referral relationship with a life insurance specialist also creates business efficiencies. It allows professionals to focus on their core services while being confident their client’s insurance needs are being handled with care. It also deepens the relationship between advisers—opening cross-referral opportunities and shared growth. Moreover, life insurance advice often uncovers areas needing legal, financial, or tax input. In this way, a well-integrated approach creates an ecosystem of trusted professionals working together to protect the client. Everyone benefits—and so does your client. Conclusion Incorporating life insurance into your client offering isn’t just about ticking a box. It’s about deepening trust, improving retention, and ensuring the advice you give has a lasting impact. Legal firms, accountants, mortgage brokers, and general insurers who align with life insurance specialists are better equipped to deliver truly holistic advice—and in doing so, they keep clients for life. — To learn how Surety Advisers can support your clients with tailored life insurance solutions, contact us at:  📞 03 7053 0791 📧 hello@suretyadvisers.com.au 🌐 www.suretyadvisers.com.au
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October 2, 2024
Income protection insurance in Australia has undergone several significant changes in recent years, driven by regulatory reforms and market adjustments. Here are some of the main changes:
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