The following matters were referred to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services for inquiry and report by 30 June 2017:

1. the need for further reform and improved oversight of the life insurance industry;
2. assessment of relative benefits and risks to consumers of the different elements of the life insurance market, being direct insurance, group insurance and retail advised insurance;
3. whether entities are engaging in unethical practices to avoid meeting claims;
4. the sales practices of life insurers and brokers, including the use of Approved Product Lists;
5. the effectiveness of internal dispute resolution in life insurance;
6. the roles of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority in reform and oversight of the industry; and
7. any related matters.