TAL partners with Cancer Council on skin-cancer prevention

Australian life insurer TAL has partnered with Cancer Council on a skin-cancer prevention initiative aimed particularly at younger Australians.

The first phase, a youth-focused sun-safety campaign, is scheduled to launch across media and social channels in November. It will encourage people to check the UV index and use sunscreen, protective clothing, hats, sunglasses and shade when UV levels reach three or above.

TAL said its research found that while 89% of Australians know UV radiation can damage skin, 43% rarely or never check the UV index and 62% do not know how. The insurer also found that 70% change sun-protection habits based on the weather, despite UV exposure remaining high on cool or cloudy days.

Cancer accounted for 17% of TAL claims paid in fiscal 2025, or around A$800 million paid to approximately 9,600 customers and their families. It was TAL’s second-largest claims category.