What's Death insurance?

If you pass away or have a life-ending sickness (terminal illness), our Death insurance cover will help provide financial security for you and your loved ones. It's peace of mind knowing your family is taken care of if you no longer can.

Why do I need it?
  • One-off payment to you or your family in case of death or terminal illness.

  • Standard cover included automatically for eligible members.

  • Costs are paid from your super, not bank account.

  • Flexible options to get the best insurance cover for you.

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Our Death insurance options

If you die, we may pay out Death cover to your beneficiary (that's the person you choose to receive the payment). Or you can get a terminal illness payout. The payout amount is made up of your super balance plus the total amount of your Death cover. Compare our options below.

Standard cover

Includes Standard Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) Assist cover.

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No medical details needed

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Automatic or opt-in once you're eligible

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Extra insurance cover options available


Maximum benefit you could be paid

Changes with age to cater to your needs through different life stages.

For example, at age 30 you may receive $250,000.


How much does it cost?

It depends on your level of cover, age and gender. It also goes up at certain ages.


How to apply

Join online for automatic cover to start once you're eligible. For earlier coverage, opt-in through Member Online if you're under 25 or have less than $6,000 balance.

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Tailored Death cover

Flexible cover to suit your budget and situation.

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Choose your death cover amount

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Cost of cover based on age, gender, etc

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Add disability and income protection for total cover


Maximum benefit you can apply for

Death: unlimited

Terminal illness: maximum $5 million


How much does it cost?

It depends on your level of cover, age, gender and other factors. It also goes up at certain ages.

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How to apply

As a member you can apply for Tailored Death cover anytime through Member Online.

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Get complete cover

Consider disability and/or income protection insurance to get payments if you can't work due to injury or sickness. As a new member, you can apply for Income Protection within 120 days of joining.

TPD coverIncome Protection cover

Need more information?

The Super Savings Insurance Guide has details of the features and benefits of insurance with us.

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FAQs for Death cover

Can’t find an answer here? Check out the Super Savings Insurance Guide or contact us on
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Make sure your payments go to your loved ones

Let us know who you want your insurance payout to go to in case something happens to you.

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