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Why Risk-Only Life Insurance Brokers Should Partner with Surety Advisers

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The life insurance industry continues to face increased compliance pressure, reduced commissions, and higher client acquisition costs. For many risk-only life insurance brokers, this environment can make it harder to scale, sustain profitability, or find the right support to grow strategically.


That’s where Surety Advisers can help. We partner with risk-only life insurance brokers through flexible models that let you retain your identity, expand your client offering, and access industry-leading support—all while staying compliant and profitable.

Benefits of Partnering with Surety Advisers


Access to a Full-Service License (AFSL)

Operate under Surety Advisers’ AFSL as an Authorised Representative, with all compliance, documentation, and governance handled by our experienced team.


Maintain Your Brand and Autonomy

Unlike large dealer groups or licensees that impose restrictions, Surety Advisers supports you to grow your business on your terms—your brand, your clients, your way.


Back-Office and Advice Support

From pre-assessments to underwriting, quoting tools, compliance documentation and advice frameworks—we provide the tools and team to let you focus on what matters: your clients.


Scalable Business Growth

Tap into lead generation strategies, strategic partnerships with accountants, mortgage brokers and planners, and optional JV opportunities to expand your business footprint.


Community of Specialists

Join a growing network of life insurance professionals who collaborate, refer, and share knowledge in a supportive, non-corporate environment.

Partnership Models Tailored to You


With ongoing regulatory shifts and uncertainty in the life insurance market, it’s never been more important to align with a partner that provides stability, strategic direction, and scale. Surety Advisers is focused solely on life risk advice—we understand your challenges, your market, and your clients.


Final Thoughts

If you're a risk-only life insurance broker who wants to grow, simplify, or secure your future in the industry, Surety Advisers has a partnership model to suit.


Contact us today to find out how we can work together to deliver better outcomes for your business and your clients.

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