Protect what you've worked hard to build
You've worked hard to establish your financial position. Your income supports your lifestyle, your mortgage, your family and the wealth you're building for the future.
But an unexpected illness, injury or death could have significant financial consequences, potentially affecting years of financial progress.
Personal insurance can help protect you and your family against these risks. The right combination of life insurance, income protection, total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance and trauma insurance can provide valuable financial support when circumstances change.
The challenge is knowing what protection you actually need. Different policies offer different benefits, conditions and levels of cover, while the cost of insurance can vary considerably depending on your age, occupation, health and circumstances.
At Northeast Wealth, we help you understand the financial risks you face and arrange personal insurance that provides appropriate protection for you and your family.
We consider your income, debts, family commitments and existing financial resources to determine what cover you may need, how much protection is appropriate and how best to structure your policies.
Our focus is on helping you protect your financial position without paying unnecessarily for insurance you don't need, as part of a broader financial strategy.

How we help you protect your financial future
Understand the protection you need
The right amount of insurance depends on your financial position and what would happen if your income stopped or your family lost your financial support.
We assess your household income, debts, living expenses, family commitments and existing financial resources to understand the potential financial impact of illness, injury or death.
From there, we help determine what types of cover may be appropriate and how much protection you need.
Our recommendations take into account your broader financial position, including the savings, investments and superannuation you've already accumulated.
Find the right insurance arrangements
Insurance policies can differ considerably in their benefits, definitions, premiums and conditions.
We help you compare available options and understand the trade-offs between different insurers, policy features and ownership structures.
This includes considering whether insurance should be held through superannuation, outside super or through a combination of both.
Our recommendations are designed to balance the quality of your protection with the ongoing cost of maintaining it.
Arrange and structure your cover
Once we've established what protection you need, we help you put the appropriate insurance arrangements in place.
This includes assisting with insurance applications, medical underwriting requirements and understanding any exclusions, premium loadings or other conditions offered by insurers.
We also consider how your policies should be owned, how premiums will be funded and how benefits may be paid in the event of a claim.
Our aim is to help you establish insurance arrangements that provide appropriate protection while fitting comfortably into your broader financial strategy.
Keep your insurance aligned with your financial position
Your need for insurance will generally change as you build wealth, repay debt and move closer to retirement.
A household with a large mortgage and limited investments may require substantial financial protection. Years later, with less debt and greater personal wealth, the need for insurance could be considerably lower.
We help you consider how your protection needs may change over time, balancing the ongoing cost of insurance against the financial risks you still need to manage.
The objective is to maintain appropriate protection without unnecessarily compromising your ability to build and enjoy your wealth.
Already have personal insurance?
Your existing cover may no longer suit your circumstances.
Whether you're concerned about rising premiums, outdated benefits, exclusions or premium loadings, a review could identify opportunities to improve your arrangements.
Frequently asked questions about personal insurance
There are four main types of personal insurance, each designed to provide financial protection against different events.
- Life insurance: Generally pays a lump sum if you die while insured, helping your family manage debts, living expenses and other financial commitments.
- Total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance: May provide a lump sum if illness or injury leaves you permanently disabled, subject to the policy's definition and conditions.
- Income protection insurance: Can replace part of your income for a specified period if illness or injury prevents you from working and you meet the policy's claim conditions.
- Trauma insurance: May provide a lump sum if you're diagnosed with a serious medical condition covered by the policy, such as certain cancers, heart conditions or strokes.
Not everyone needs every type of insurance.
The appropriate combination depends on your income, financial commitments, family circumstances, existing assets and the risks you're seeking to protect against.
The amount of insurance you need depends on the financial consequences you or your family would face if something unexpected happened.
For life insurance, this may involve considering your mortgage and other debts, household expenses, future family commitments and the income your family would need if you died.
Income protection requires a different assessment, including how much income your household relies on, how long you could manage without working and what savings or other resources you could access.
Your existing investments, superannuation and other insurance benefits should also be taken into account.
As your financial position improves, your reliance on insurance may decrease. A personalised assessment can help establish an appropriate level of cover without paying for more protection than you need.
Both arrangements have advantages and disadvantages.
Insurance held through superannuation generally allows premiums to be paid from your super balance rather than your personal bank account. This can assist with household cash flow and may offer tax advantages in some circumstances.
However, premiums reduce your retirement savings, and insurance held through super can be subject to additional restrictions on policy features, benefit payments and access to claim proceeds.
Insurance held outside super may offer greater flexibility and different policy benefits, although premiums generally need to be funded personally.
Not all insurance types are available through superannuation. For example, trauma insurance is generally arranged outside super.
The appropriate structure will depend on the type of insurance, your financial circumstances, tax position and long-term goals.
In some cases, a combination of insurance inside and outside superannuation may be appropriate.
The cost of personal insurance depends on several factors, including your age, health, occupation, smoking status, the amount of cover and the benefits provided by the policy.
Different insurers may also charge different premiums for similar levels of cover, making it important to compare more than just the price.
The structure of your premiums can also affect the long-term cost. Age-stepped premiums generally increase as you get older, while level premiums are structured differently but can still change over time.
When arranging insurance, it's important to consider both the initial premium and how affordable the policy is likely to remain in future years.
The cheapest policy isn't necessarily the most appropriate. The benefits, definitions and conditions can be just as important as the amount you're paying.
Potentially. Having a pre-existing medical condition doesn't automatically mean you won't be able to obtain personal insurance.
An insurer will generally assess your medical history, occupation and other relevant circumstances before determining whether to offer cover and on what terms.
Depending on the condition and the insurer's underwriting assessment, you may be offered standard cover, cover with an exclusion, an additional premium known as a loading, or modified benefits. In some cases, an application may be declined.
Different insurers can assess the same medical information differently, so understanding your options before applying can be valuable.
We help you navigate the application and underwriting process, including assessing available insurance options and understanding the conditions attached to any offer of cover.
Yes, although the options available will depend on your policy and the changes you want to make.
As your income, mortgage, family commitments and financial position change, you may need more or less insurance than you originally arranged.
Reducing cover may be relatively straightforward, while increasing benefits or making other significant changes could require additional medical underwriting.
It's important to understand these implications before adjusting your insurance, particularly if your health has changed since your policy was established.
Regularly reassessing your protection needs can help ensure your insurance remains appropriate as your financial circumstances evolve.
Yes. If you already have insurance, a review can help determine whether your policies still meet your needs and whether there are opportunities to improve your arrangements.
This may include reviewing premium increases, policy benefits, exclusions, loadings and the suitability of your current cover.
At Northeast Wealth, we offer a dedicated Personal Insurance Review service for people who want to assess their existing policies before making any changes.
A financial adviser can help you determine what insurance you need, compare available policies and arrange appropriate protection for your circumstances.
At Northeast Wealth, we assess your insurance needs alongside your income, debts, investments, superannuation and broader financial goals.
We help you understand the different types of cover, compare policy benefits and costs, navigate underwriting and establish an insurance structure that works alongside your financial strategy.
Our goal is to help you protect your financial position while ensuring the cost of insurance remains appropriate for your circumstances.















