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Tailored life-insurance strategies for businesses, individuals and families

We advise you on what matters, help you understand your financial risk exposure - and structure the optimal cover so you’re protected when an unforeseen medical event occurs.

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Who we help

We specialise in clients who understand the value of professional advice and outsourcing the complexities of risk management.

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Business owners, professionals and executives who recognise the importance of protecting themselves, key people, succession plan, and their employees.

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Individuals and families seeking clarity on life, trauma, TPD (total and permanent disability) and income protection cover — ensuring the right level of protection aligns with their needs, goals and budget.

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Those who want cost-effective, tax-efficient solutions, using the entire Australian marketplace of insurers (including exclusive offerings for professional occupations).

What we do

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    Goals-based advice

    We don’t just sell a policy. We help you articulate what you want to protect (your income, family, business, lifestyle), then design the insurance strategy around those goals.

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    Needs-analysis

    We conduct a thorough assessment of your current exposures — financial commitments, business dependencies, family responsibilities, future lifestyle ambitions. From this we identify the types and levels of cover you require.

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    Tax & cost-effective structuring

    We structure your cover to be as cost-efficient as possible and tax-smart, considering ownership, premium funding and policy type.

Access to full market + specialised accreditation

We have access to all the life and risk-insurance offerings across the Australian marketplace. In addition, we hold special accreditation for a particular insurance offering tailored to — and exclusive for — professional occupations.

Why choose Altus Risk?

  • We represent you, not the insurer — we act in your interests, sourcing from the whole market.
  • Tailored advice – no “one-size-fits-all” templates.
  • Specialised solutions for professionals and business exposures.
  • Transparent, expert-driven: we guide you through underwriting, claims support and policy reviews.
  • Tax and cost-effective structuring customised to your individual and business context.

A proven methodology:

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Continuous review & alignment

Your life, business and personal circumstances will change. We ensure your cover adapts accordingly.

Services for Business

Key Person Insurance

Protecting the business from the loss of critical individuals.

Buy/Sell and Partnership Exit Arrangements

Providing liquidity, continuity and fairness when a partner dies or suffers a medical event causing an earlier than planned exit from the business

Business Expense / Overhead Cover

Ensuring the ongoing expenses of the business can continue to be paid, even if you are unable to work.

Employee Benefits / Group Risk

Building protection for your team as part of broader employee-value proposition.

Services for Individuals & Families

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Life (Death) Cover

Protecting loved ones and leaving a legacy or safety net.

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Trauma / Critical Illness Cover

Assisting with the financial burden if a serious illness strikes.

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TPD Cover

Preserving your financial wellbeing and dignity, if a permanent disablement prevents you from working again

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Income Protection

Safeguarding your income stream if illness or injury keeps you from working.

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Review existing cover

Help you assess whether your current policies remain fit-for-purpose, and identify any gaps or overlaps.

Our Process

  • 1

    Discovery Call

    We clarify your goals, context and initial thoughts.

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  • 2

    Gather Data & Analyse

    We review your finances, business exposures, current cover and future ambitions.

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  • 3

    Strategy & Recommendation

    We present a tailored insurance roadmap aligned to your goals and budget.

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  • 4

    Implementation

    We coordinate with insurers, manage underwriting & secure the cover.

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  • 5

    Ongoing Review & Support

    We monitor your cover, revisit strategy when circumstances change and support claims if required.

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Meet the Risk team

  • Alex Thomaschuetz

Alex Thomaschuetz

Head of Risk

Alex is a dedicated Life Insurance specialist with a passion for delivering tailored risk solutions and guiding clients through every step of their insurance journey. 

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