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Complaints Policy

Version 1.0 | Effective Date: 1 January 2025
Authorised Representative: Torben Andersen (AR No. 1244847)
AFSL Holder: Consilium Advice Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 246623)

Our Commitment to You

At Insurance Me For Life, we are committed to providing you with quality service and professional advice. However, we understand that sometimes things may not go as expected.

If you have a complaint about our services, we want to hear from you. We take all complaints seriously and are committed to resolving them fairly, efficiently, and in a timely manner.

Our Complaints Promise: We will listen to your concerns, investigate thoroughly, communicate clearly, and work to resolve your complaint as quickly as possible.

What is a Complaint?

A complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction about any aspect of our service, including:

  • The quality or timeliness of our advice or service
  • How we have handled your insurance application or claim
  • Communication or responsiveness issues
  • Concerns about fees or commissions
  • Privacy or confidentiality concerns
  • Any other aspect of our professional conduct

If you are unsure whether your concern qualifies as a complaint, please contact us anyway. We are here to help.

Step 1: Internal Complaints Process

How to Make a Complaint

You can lodge a complaint with us in the following ways:

Contact Details

Email (Preferred)

torben@insuremeforlife.com.au

Subject line: "Formal Complaint"

Written Letter

Torben Andersen
Insurance Me For Life
Please contact us via email for our mailing address

What Information to Provide

To help us investigate your complaint efficiently, please provide:

  • Your name and contact details
  • Details of your complaint (what happened, when, who was involved)
  • Any relevant documentation or evidence
  • What outcome you are seeking
  • Your policy number or application reference (if applicable)

Our Response Timeline

Acknowledgment: Within 1 Business Day

We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint and provide a reference number for tracking.

Investigation: Within 30 Days

We aim to investigate and resolve your complaint within 30 calendar days. If we need more time, we will notify you and provide an expected resolution date.

Final Response: Written Confirmation

You will receive a written response explaining our findings, our decision, and the reasons for it.

How We Handle Your Complaint

When you lodge a complaint, we will:

  1. Acknowledge receipt promptly and provide a reference number
  2. Assign your complaint to an appropriate person for investigation
  3. Review all relevant facts, documentation, and circumstances
  4. Contact you if we need more information or clarification
  5. Keep you informed of progress throughout the process
  6. Provide a written response with our findings and decision
  7. Explain your right to escalate if you are not satisfied

Step 2: External Dispute Resolution (AFCA)

If you are not satisfied with our response, or if we have not resolved your complaint within 30 days, you have the right to refer your complaint to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA).

About AFCA

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is an independent external dispute resolution scheme approved by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

AFCA provides:

  • Free, fair, and independent dispute resolution
  • No cost to consumers
  • Binding decisions on financial service providers
  • An alternative to court proceedings

AFCA Contact Details

Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)

Mail

Australian Financial Complaints Authority
GPO Box 3
Melbourne VIC 3001

Time Limits for AFCA Complaints

AFCA can generally only consider complaints lodged within:

  • 2 years from when you first became aware of the issue, or
  • 6 years from when the issue occurred

AFCA may extend these time limits in certain circumstances. If you are unsure whether your complaint is within time, contact AFCA directly.

Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement

We view complaints as valuable feedback that helps us improve our services. We are committed to:

  • Learning from complaints to prevent similar issues in the future
  • Identifying trends and systemic issues in our processes
  • Implementing changes to improve service quality
  • Training our team based on complaint insights
  • Regularly reviewing our complaints handling procedures

Privacy and Confidentiality

All complaints are handled with strict confidentiality. Personal information provided in connection with your complaint will only be used for:

  • Investigating and resolving your complaint
  • Reporting to our AFSL holder (Consilium Advice Australia) as required
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

Your information will not be disclosed to third parties except as required by law or with your consent. See our Privacy Policy for more details.

Questions About This Policy?

If you have any questions about our complaints handling process, please contact us:

Contact Information

Document Information

This Complaints Policy is provided by:

Authorised Representative: Torben Andersen (AR No. 1244847)

Operating under the authority of:
Consilium Advice Australia Pty Ltd
ABN 90 088 128 170
AFSL 246623

Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 1 January 2025
Document ID: CP-IMFL-2025-V1

This document complies with ASIC Regulatory Guide 165 (Licensing: Internal and external dispute resolution) and the Corporations Act 2001.

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