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Man in his 60s reviewing superannuation statement papers at kitchen table, checking insurance premium costs

When TPD Insurance Inside Super Starts Eating Into Retirement Savings

Stepped premiums inside super can quietly drain tens of thousands from retirement savings.
Greg Smith, Founder and Principal of Smith's Lawyers
Greg Smith
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
an elderly woman checking her tpd super insurance

That TPD Insurance You Think You Don't Have? You Probably Do

Think you don't have TPD insurance? Your superannuation account probably says otherwise.
Greg Smith, Founder and Principal of Smith's Lawyers
Greg Smith
July 24, 2026
July 24, 2026
Middle-aged man reviewing superannuation documents at home, concerned about TPD insurance after rolling over his super fund

The Hidden Cost of Rolling Over Your Super Fund

Consolidating your super could cancel your TPD insurance and you won't get it back.
Greg Smith, Founder and Principal of Smith's Lawyers
Greg Smith
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
Woman sitting on a bed holding a document beside medication, reflecting the strain of proving a mental health TPD claim

The Double Barrier: When Your Condition Stops You From Proving Your Condition

Mental health is now the top driver of TPD claims and the hardest to prove.
Greg Smith, Founder and Principal of Smith's Lawyers
Greg Smith
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
Man reading and highlighting paperwork at a kitchen table, illustrating a TPD claim too small for a lawyer

When Your TPD Claim Is Too Small For A Lawyer: The Gap Nobody Talks About

TPD insurance exists but small payouts can make legal help unaffordable.
Amanda Edwards, Managing Principal of Smith's Lawyers
Amanda Edwards
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
Man in wheelchair sitting by window at home reviewing superannuation and insurance documents in Australia

The Hidden Cost of Rolling Over Your Super Fund

Consolidating super saves fees, but can erase valuable insurance cover. Check first always!
Amanda Edwards, Managing Principal of Smith's Lawyers
Amanda Edwards
May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
Mother on an outdoor couch smiling at two children playing in a backyard, illustrating living with an invisible illness

"But You Don't Look Sick": How to Win a TPD Claim for an Invisible Illness

Winning a TPD claim with an invisible illness takes strategy, evidence, and persistence.
Amanda Edwards, Managing Principal of Smith's Lawyers
Amanda Edwards
September 10, 2025
September 10, 2025
Man sitting on a seawall at sunset looking down with his hands clasped, illustrating mental health TPD claims

The Silent Claim: Why Mental Health is Now the Leading Reason for TPD Payouts in Australia

Mental health is now the top reason for TPD payouts, costing billions in Australia.
Jason Monro, Special Counsel and Principal of Learning and Development at Smith's Lawyers
Jason Monro
September 8, 2025
September 8, 2025
Woman in a wheelchair at a home dining table, illustrating accessing NDIS support after serious injury

Navigating the NDIS After Serious Injury: Australian Guide to Accessing Support

Your guide to accessing NDIS support in Australia after a serious injury or disability
Jason Monro, Special Counsel and Principal of Learning and Development at Smith's Lawyers
Jason Monro
August 7, 2025
August 7, 2025

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