I was employee of the federal government from 2007-2016.
I had received income protection payments through my Superannuation fund Pssap - AIA Insurance.
I failed to return to work after many attempts.
On the 7th of October 2015, I called Pssap and spoke about Total Permanenet Disablement.
They then sent a letter regarding eligibility to claim.
I, myself, submitted an application and on the 28th of January 2015, I received a lump sum payment of $357,136.02.
I was declared as TPD in regards to my diagnoses of Bipolar disorder and ADHD.
My issue is that not at any time do I recall AIA advising me to speak to a financial adviser. The FSC Code of practice states they should have done so.
I also do not recall having more than one medical practioners certification which is stated in the Tax Assessment Act 1997.
Receiving a lump sum payout without being advised to seek financial advise or even legal advise, has ruined my life.
AIA have given a lump sum payment to a mentally ill, drug addicted, single mother. Without advising to seek advise.
Do AIA have a duty of care?
Why was a trustee not considered?
How was such a claim received, acknowledged, processed and granted in 3 months?
The result of receiving a lump sum payment has ruined my life.
My drug addiction worsensed, my relationship ended in domestic violence and my children were taken into care of the Department of child protection.
I had received income protection payments through my Superannuation fund Pssap - AIA Insurance.
I failed to return to work after many attempts.
On the 7th of October 2015, I called Pssap and spoke about Total Permanenet Disablement.
They then sent a letter regarding eligibility to claim.
I, myself, submitted an application and on the 28th of January 2015, I received a lump sum payment of $357,136.02.
I was declared as TPD in regards to my diagnoses of Bipolar disorder and ADHD.
My issue is that not at any time do I recall AIA advising me to speak to a financial adviser. The FSC Code of practice states they should have done so.
I also do not recall having more than one medical practioners certification which is stated in the Tax Assessment Act 1997.
Receiving a lump sum payout without being advised to seek financial advise or even legal advise, has ruined my life.
AIA have given a lump sum payment to a mentally ill, drug addicted, single mother. Without advising to seek advise.
Do AIA have a duty of care?
Why was a trustee not considered?
How was such a claim received, acknowledged, processed and granted in 3 months?
The result of receiving a lump sum payment has ruined my life.
My drug addiction worsensed, my relationship ended in domestic violence and my children were taken into care of the Department of child protection.
