MetLife Australia and TAL have highlighted initiatives focusing on adviser/client health and gender equality in the workplace.
MetLife Australia is calling on advisers to access 360Health to support their own health and better understand the value it provides their clients.
A statement from the insurer says that 360Health is part of MetLife’s insurance offering at no additional cost to clients and is also available for advisers to access.
It says that Healthspan – the length of time a person will be healthy – is an increasingly important consideration in financial planning. While people are living longer than previous generations, many will experience illness and require medical care as they age, which can be costly.
“Advisers can differentiate themselves by incorporating health planning into their client discussions,” MeLife notes.
It says that 360Health is its award-winning health and wellbeing program “…that empowers clients to increase their healthspan by giving them access to a range of digital health services and support at no additional cost.”
MetLife Chief Customer and Marketing Officer Lina Saliba says that 360Health services can be accessed at any time “…not just when someone makes a claim, which means they are getting value from their life insurance with MetLife from the day they purchase the policy.”
Financial advisers also benefit from 360Health, with MetLife making the services available to those with an adviser code.
The company says its research shows that six out of 10 clients who are looking for a new adviser “…would value someone who could help them integrate their health planning with their financial planning.”
Click here to view MetLife 360Health
TAL recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
Meanwhile, TAL has been recognised for its ongoing commitment to workplace equality for the ninth consecutive year, named as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
The insurer says the citation is awarded by the Commonwealth Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) to organisations that meet “…rigorous standards in workplace gender equality, including demonstrating an active commitment to best practice and leadership.”
TAL Group CEO, Managing Director and WGEA Pay Equity Ambassador, Brett Clark, says driving and embedding gender equality as part of its broader Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy “…helps ensure all our people are treated equally, can perform their roles to the best of their ability, and have the opportunity for personal growth and development.”
He says the WGEA citation is a “…reflection of our diverse and inclusive culture, where our people are valued for who they are. We are committed to advancing equality.”
