an introduction to ezicover kevin canning strategic account manager- life risk june 2013 zurich life...
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An introduction to Ezicover
Kevin CanningStrategic Account Manager- Life Risk
June 2013
Zurich Life Risk
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Disclaimer
• The information contained in this material is general information and intended for the use of professional advisers. It does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any person. These factors should be considered before acting on this information. No part of this presentation may be reproduced without prior consent of Zurich Financial Services Australia.
• Zurich Australia Limited (Zurich) and its related companies receive remuneration such as fees, charges or premiums for the products which they issue. Details of these payments including how they are calculated and when and how they are payable can be found in the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, or other disclosure document for each product.
• The information is derived from sources believed to be accurate as at this date, which may be subject to change. It should not be considered to be a comprehensive statement on any matter and should not be relied on as such.
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The Direct Team
Julie McCormackHead of Distribution and
Strategy
Annette BranNational Relationship
Manager
Claire BurdenBusiness Support Officer
Simone WaightsProject Manager
Sylvia KimNational Digital Sales &
Marketing Manager
Rachel AshleyDirect Marketing Manager
Ezicover - the opportunity
• 41% of people say life insurance is too complicated and 1 in 4 don't know where to start*
• In a 2010 Life Insurance report, 92% of respondents wouldn’t knowingly take a risk of being uninsured or underinsured**
• When non-insured persons were asked to estimate the annual cost of a life insurance policy they overstated the cost by between 49% and 65%**
Zurich under the brand name Ezicover, offers a range of simple, affordable Insurance Products. Specifically designed as an added value line extension for organisations like yours
ix OnePath Life (formerly ING Life) Australia's Attitudes Towards Life Insurance, December 2008
** Lifebroker Life Insurance report 2010
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Ezicover - the value
Category Value
Direct life insurance &
Income
$130m sales in 2011 (20.7% increase on 2010)*Term, Income Protection and Accident constitute 40% of the direct market
Direct funeral cover$95m sales in 2011 (24.7% increase on 2010)*
Constitutes 20% of the direct market
Direct accident products $18m sales in 2011 (15.3% increase on 2010)*
Financial advice 9% growth per annum for risk advice*The factsAustralia is one of the most underinsured nations in the developed world^ In 2011, total direct life insurance sales were$279m*
$49m of direct life insurance was purchased online*
Risk insurance is a $10 billion market that will more than double in the next 15 years.*
* Rice Warner Actuaries – Direct Life Insurance 2012^ Swiss Re Economic Research & Consulting , 2007
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Ezicover - extends your current offer
• Adds significant, relevant products and services to your existing product range
• Adds value to the customer experience
• All systems and procedures are provided and supported by Zurich and Eziadvice - no added pressure on IT resources and minimal impact on human resources
• Not competitive to your existing offer – select from the suite of products/services to compliment your current proposition
Resources and costs
• Minimal resources required from you to establish and maintain this offering
• No set up or capital costs
• No marketing costs *
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The products
Product Overview Cover level Age
Ezicover Life InsuranceLump sum on death or terminal illness
Up to $1.5m* 19 to 59
Ezicover Funeral Advantage
Lump sum to cover the cost of a funeral
$5,000 - $15,000 35 to 70
Ezicover Accidental Death Lump sum on accidental death $50,000 - $500,000 19 to 70
Ezicover Accident IncomeMonthly benefit on inability to work due to accidental injury
$2,000, $2,500, $3,000, $3,500, $4,000 per month
19 to 60
• Award winning products• Competitively priced• Online application process• Customer focused
2010 2012*Up to age 45, $1m (age 46-54), $750k (age 55-59)
Policies remain in fo
rce
average of 10 years
Retention ra
tes
approx 92% over 10 years
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Customer focused
Ezicover Funeral Advantage is different
“good products were on offer, including a Zurich policy that halted premiums once the insured amount was reached” Richard Weatherhead - Herald Sun, February 25 2011 www.heraldsun.com.au
"Be cautious about looking at the terms and conditions of the insurance policy to see what happens in the long term,“Richard Weatherhead - Herald Sun, February 25 2011 www.heraldsun.com.au
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Funeral insuranceNever pay more in premiums than the sum insured – with Ezicover you get what you pay for! With other funeral plans, the longer you live the more you pay!
Age now Life expectancy
45 81.6
50 82
60 83.2
45 50 60 $-
$5,000.00
$10,000.00
$15,000.00
$20,000.00
$25,000.00
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Male $10,000 Funeral Plan
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Figures current as at 1st March 2013
Funeral insurance
With Ezicover the total premiums would never exceed the value of the policy. With other funeral plans a person may end up paying up to $20,000 for $10,000 of cover.
Age now Life expectancy
45 85.3
50 85.6
60 86.4
Figures accurate as at 18 November 2011
45 50 60 $-
$5,000.00
$10,000.00
$15,000.00
$20,000.00
$25,000.00
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$5,
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Figures current as at 1st March 2013
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Distribution
Direct mail Online application
Postcards Phone application
Counter brochure
Customer offersOnline content and
campaigns
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Ezicover – your branding
• All material can be branded, to build and reinforce your brand.
• Leverage the market leadership of the Zurich brand.
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Technology – interactive tools
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Summary
Your business.
Our proposition
Let US do the work and pay YOU for it
Value add service for your members
Quality nil-advice products
Your brandingThe offer looks like
it’s from your business, with your
branding
Seamless integration with your business
Minimal administration and time required for you to be able to offer
this service
No administration or cost for your business
We manage all the marketing and
campaigns, at no cost to you
Training for your staffWe provide all the staff
training and tools, enabling you to
confidently provide this member service.
New income stream for your business
You receive 20% commission of all
premiums received
Backed by
one of the world
’s
most valuable brands
Interbrand’s
Best Global B
rands
Survey 2011
Your clients.
Your proposition
Financial security for all stages of life
with quality, affordable life
insurance.
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Summary
The products
The offer
Fulfillment
Follow-up
• Four life insurance products• Quality products that are affordable and competitive• Easy to understand and apply for • Stand alone product range that is not linked to a loan or superannuation• Underwritten by Zurich Australia Limited
• An Ezicover weblink for your existing site for customers to apply online• Web promotional tools and web copy • Insurance marketing and campaign management, including offers• Customer offer appears on your letterhead or via your website• Convenient and simple online or written application process
• Call centre available to handle any customer enquiries • Policy documentation sent directly from Zurich• We take care of mailing any campaign offers• We provide your staff training and support collateral to handle enquiries
• Weekly sales reports• Weekly commission payment