Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers partners with Aon Financial Planning & Protection

July 8, 2010 - PRLog -- The partnership has resulted in not only a new service proposition but also a change to Smartline’s business model, according to managing director Chris Acret, as risk insurance has become a core offering.

“It makes a lot of sense to have a conversation with clients about risk insurance at a time when they are taking on a significant financial commitment,” he said, adding that due to the underinsurance problem in Australia, there is a “huge underlying demand for risk insurance”.

“We write home loans for about 13,000 families every year and statistics suggest that the majority of these families don’t have adequate risk insurance coverage,” Acret said.

Over 200 Smartline franchisees will undergo training in the next few months, enabling them to provide personal risk advice and recommend life insurance, total and permanent disability insurance, income protection and trauma insurance.

For more information about Smartline's service or to find a mortgage broker near you visit: http://www.smartline.com.au

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About Smartline: Established in 1999, Smartline is a multi award winning franchised mortgage broking group, having built a unique reputation for advice and client care.

The group’s 200 franchise offices have assisted over 100,000 Australians arrange their home finance to date. 85% of Smartline's business comes from a personal recommendation. As part of every loan Smartline arranges, the company donates $10 to charity.

Smartline’s Managing Director is Mr Chris Acret and its Executive Director is Mr Joe Sirianni.