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

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Many financial planners choose to focus on investments, retirement strategies, and wealth accumulation—and for good reason. But offering life insurance advice requires ongoing training, licensing, compliance obligations, and specialist knowledge that not all advisers want to manage.


That’s where partnering with a dedicated life insurance specialist like Surety Advisers makes sense. Whether you’re looking to stop offering life insurance or never have, we offer two strategic partnership options: a Simple Referral Agreement and a Joint Venture with Shared 

Equity. Both models allow you to continue serving your clients’ full financial needs—without the extra workload or risk.


1. Simple Referral Agreement – Keep It Simple, Stay Compliant

Ideal for planners who want to exit life insurance advice but still ensure clients are protected and serviced.


How it works:

  • Refer clients to Surety Advisers using our compliant referral system.
  • We manage the advice process, underwriting, and implementation.
  • You receive referral income without needing to be licensed.

Benefits:

  • Maintain holistic service without added compliance risk.
  • Free up time to focus on investments and financial planning.
  • Secure your client relationships by working with a trusted partner.
  • Generate passive income from insurance advice without the burden.


2. Joint Venture – Build a Long-Term Business Asset

For financial planners looking to create a legacy or grow a diversified income stream, a Joint Venture (JV) with Surety Advisers is a compelling option.


How it works:

  • Your practice and Surety Advisers co-own a life insurance business.
  • Surety provides licensed advisers, compliance, and full service delivery.
  • You contribute client access, marketing, or strategic direction.
  • Both parties share profits and equity growth.

Benefits:

  • Expand your firm’s value without added operational complexity.
  • Create a sellable, revenue-generating asset over time.
  • Provide full-service financial care with specialist delivery.
  • Gain strategic control while outsourcing delivery and compliance.


Why Surety Advisers?

With over two decades of experience, Surety Advisers specialises in life insurance advice that supports financial planning practices across Australia. We understand the regulatory landscape, and we partner transparently to ensure your clients receive best-in-class advice while you retain control over the relationship.


Our processes are compliant, our communication is proactive, and our service is tailored to align with your values and advice model.


Final Thoughts

Whether you’re stepping away from insurance advice or want to create new value for your business, Surety Advisers has a partnership model to suit.


Contact us today to explore how we can tailor a life insurance solution that complements your financial planning firm.

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