Life Insurance Advice Penrith

At MLS Financial, we provide clear, personalised advice on Life Insurance in Penrith and Western Sydney. Whether you’re protecting a young family, covering a mortgage, or safeguarding your future income, the right insurance strategy gives you financial certainty when life doesn’t go to plan.

Our advisers help you understand what cover you need—and just as importantly, what you don’t. We focus on value, flexibility and the right structure for your circumstances. From Life Insurance and TPD to Trauma and Income Protection, we take the stress out of getting protected.

Why Life Insurance Matters

Life doesn’t always go to plan. Illness, injury or sudden death can cause significant emotional and financial strain on a family. Life insurance ensures your loved ones are taken care of, your debts are covered, and your income is replaced if you can’t work.

Having a structured insurance plan in place provides:

  • Peace of mind that your family’s lifestyle is protected
  • The ability to cover mortgages, living expenses, and medical costs
  • Protection for your income in the event of illness or injury
  • A safety net if you’re permanently disabled and unable to return to work
  • Financial support during a serious health event, such as cancer or heart attack

If you haven’t reviewed your cover recently—or don’t have any in place—it’s worth considering how your family or household would cope if something unexpected happened.

Our Insurance Advice Services

We offer comprehensive, objective advice on all major types of personal insurance:

1. Life Insurance

Life cover provides a lump sum payment to your beneficiaries in the event of your death or terminal illness. This can help pay off debts, fund children’s education, or provide ongoing financial support to a surviving partner.

Key features:

  • Lump sum payout on death or terminal diagnosis
  • Can be held personally or within super
  • Can be used to clear debts, provide income, or support dependants

We help you determine the right level of cover, compare insurers, and structure the policy tax-effectively.

2. Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance

TPD insurance pays a lump sum if you suffer a permanent disability that prevents you from returning to work. This may include a serious injury, neurological condition, or chronic illness.

Key features:

  • Lump sum payout for permanent incapacity
  • Definitions include “own occupation” or “any occupation”
  • Can be held inside or outside superannuation
  • Helps fund living costs, modifications, ongoing medical expenses

We guide you through the different TPD definitions and ensure the cover matches your occupation and financial needs.

3. Trauma (Critical Illness) Insurance

Trauma cover pays a lump sum if you’re diagnosed with a major medical condition such as cancer, stroke, or heart attack. It’s designed to give you financial breathing room during a difficult time—whether that means taking time off work, paying for treatment, or reducing stress on your family.

Key features:

  • Lump sum paid on diagnosis of specified conditions
  • Conditions covered vary by policy (e.g. cancer, stroke, heart disease, MS)
  • Funds can be used however you need—no medical bills or proof required
  • Not available inside super (must be held personally)

This cover is particularly valuable for those with family history of health concerns or dependants relying on them financially.

4. Income Protection Insurance

Income Protection replaces a portion of your income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury. It’s one of the most practical forms of insurance, especially for anyone that relies on their income to fund their life and ongoing financial commitments.

Key features:

  • Monthly benefit of up to 70% of your income
  • Waiting periods typically range from 30 to 90 days
  • Benefit periods range from 2 years, 5 years and to age 65
  • Premiums may be tax-deductible if held outside of super
  • Available inside or outside of super depending on the policy

We work closely with you to determine the right balance between premium cost and policy benefits—including options for shorter vs. longer benefit periods, and funding through superannuation if cash flow is tight.

Insurance Tailored to Your Life Stage

At MLS Financial, we believe insurance should be tailored to your life—not just your income. We consider your dependants, debts, future plans, and cash flow to ensure your cover is right-sized and structured correctly.

Young singles and couples

  • Income Protection and TPD to protect income and future earning potential
  • Trauma cover for medical shocks
  • Affordable premiums, funded via super if needed

Families with young children

  • Cover for mortgage, childcare, and school fees
  • Life and TPD cover structured for dependants
  • Income Protection to manage household cash flow during illness or injury

Business owners and professionals

  • Cover for business debt and succession planning
  • Income Protection to maintain financial commitments
  • Trauma cover for key person risk

Pre-retirees and older clients

  • Reduce unnecessary cover to free up cash flow
  • Structure legacy-focused insurance (e.g. estate planning)
  • Review insurance inside super ahead of retirement

Frequently Asked Questions

That depends on your debts, dependants, income and goals. We work with you to calculate a meaningful amount of cover—enough to meet your family’s needs without overpaying for unnecessary insurance.

Each has its pros and cons. Holding insurance inside super can help with affordability, but may have limitations (e.g. on TPD or Trauma definitions). We’ll recommend the most appropriate structure for your needs.

Yes, premiums for Income Protection policies held outside super are generally tax-deductible. This can reduce the effective cost of your cover and improve cash flow.

Trauma pays on diagnosis of a listed medical event (e.g. heart attack or cancer), while TPD pays if you’re permanently unable to return to work. They serve different purposes and can complement each other.

Yes. We regularly review our clients’ insurance needs to ensure the cover remains relevant—especially as life changes (marriage, kids, career changes, retirement).

Why Choose MLS Financial for Life Insurance Advice in Penrith?

We’re not just insurance brokers—we’re financial advisers who consider insurance as one piece of your wider financial strategy.

What makes us different?

  • Local Expertise: We’re based in Penrith and understand the unique needs of our community. You’ll speak to a real local, who lives and works in the same area as you.  
  • Experienced Team: With over two decades of experience in life insurances, we know what’s important for you.
  • Holistic Advice: We don’t look at insurances in isolation. We can consider your whole financial picture, and how your insurance fits into it.
  • Clear and Transparent Fee Structure: You’ll learn about our fees from the first call. We pride ourselves on our local reputation, so we are not here to rip off locals.
  • Support Beyond the Plan: We help with implementation, paperwork, and reviews so your plan stays current as life changes.

We believe in clear, practical advice to ensure you and your family are protected.

Let’s Protect What Matters Most

If you’re looking for Life Insurance Advice in Penrith, we’re here to help. From Income Protection to Trauma and TPD, our advice is designed to give you peace of mind—and protect the people who matter most.

Call us on 1300 791 800 or contact us to organise your personalised insurance review.

Your future is worth protecting. Get peace of mind with MLS Financial.