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My Risk Adviser
Hosted by Phil Thompson · business · EN
About this Podcast:
My Risk Adviser is a podcast for Australian financial advisers hosted by Phil Thompson, bringing together industry leaders and experts to help excel you on your professional journey. Join the My Risk Adviser facebook group for all advisers who want to learn more and connect with like minded people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is My Risk Adviser about?
My Risk Adviser is a podcast for Australian financial advisers hosted by Phil Thompson, bringing together industry leaders and experts to help excel you on your professional journey. Join the My Risk Adviser facebook group for all advisers who want to learn more and connect with like minded people.
Who hosts My Risk Adviser?
My Risk Adviser is hosted by Phil Thompson. The show has published 89 episodes to date.
What has My Risk Adviser covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Why New Zealand Advisers Envy (and Pity) the Australian System" (20 August 2026, 43 minutes), "Is Zurich Actually Cheating? The iExtend Drama Every Risk Adviser Needs to Hear" (8 May 2026, 24 minutes), and "Zurich Pricing Shenanigans" (10 April 2026, 32 minutes).
How often does My Risk Adviser publish?
My Risk Adviser publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 89 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on My Risk Adviser?
Booking probability for My Risk Adviser is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. My Risk Adviser requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. My Risk Adviser's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch My Risk Adviser?
The strongest fits for My Risk Adviser are Insurance Agencies & Brokers. My Risk Adviser has a business audience.
About the host
Phil Thompson hosts My Risk Adviser, a business podcast with 89 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- May 8, 202624 minS5
Every week, Phil and Trent dig into the My Risk Adviser Facebook group to pull out the most interesting questions and debates from real risk advisers dealing with real problems. This week the iExtend and Zurich...
Episode #10
Zurich Pricing Shenanigans
Apr 10, 202632 minS5Zurich’s pricing changes are being framed as aggressive, but from an actuarial lens, they’re a response to worsening pool dynamics. Duration-based discounting pulls forward profitability, while lapse-supported pricing...
Episode #9
Rethinking CPD for Financial Advisers
Mar 27, 202621 minS5Most advisers aren’t short on CPD. They’re just not capturing what’s already happening. We’ve all seen the cycle. End of year hits, Kaplan gets opened, and hours get ticked off quickly just to get it done. The...
- Mar 13, 202628 minS5
The insurance industry's worst-kept secret is finally out. Clearview has been sold to Zurich for $415 million. In this episode, Trent and Phil break down the deal, what it means for existing policyholders, and speculate...
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- Feb 27, 202639 minS5
Most advisers say they want innovation. Fewer actually sit down and map where their time is bleeding. Marc Fabris has worked across advice, corporate, digital strategy and now as founder of Risk Hub and Life Insurance...
- Feb 13, 202627 minS5
TPD was built for “total” and “permanent”, but the market drifted into grey areas. More subjectivity. More debate. More claims that, in hindsight, never really matched what the words were supposed to mean. We sat down...
Episode #5
Neha’s Professional Year
Jan 29, 202615 minS5In this episode of My Risk Adviser, Trent is joined by Neha to unpack what the first quarter of the Professional Year really looks like. Not the glossy version. The real one. They cover: What the Professional Year...
Episode #4
Durational Discounting
Jan 15, 202622 minS5A cheap premium in year one can feel like a win. Until you look a few years down the track and realise the price has quietly crept up. Durational discounting has changed how life insurance is priced, recommended and...
- Jan 2, 202626 minS5
In this episode of My Risk Adviser, Phil Thompson and Trent Bacon sit down with Gabi Varnier, National Underwriting Manager at PPS Mutual, to lift the lid on how underwriting decisions are really made. They explore why...
- Dec 18, 202538 minS5
In this episode of My Risk Adviser, Phil Thompson and Trent Bacon dig into what is actually happening in the insurance advice market, and why risk advice is becoming more specialised than ever. With fewer advisers...
Dec 4, 202519 minS5Join Phil Thompson and Trent Bacon as they relaunch the "My Risk Adviser" podcast, diving into the world of financial advising. This episode explores adviser journeys, industry trends, and the future of advice. Whether...
My Risk Adviser
My Risk Adviser With Paul Milbourne
Mar 31, 202549 minS4We’re kicking off Season 5 with Paul Milbourne , tackling the pitfalls of group insurance tenders and why they often fall short of delivering real value. Paul shares his expert insights on: ✅ How tender fatigue is...
- Dec 15, 20241h 2mS4
Sue Viskovic dives deep into the operational backbone of successful advice firms and shares how defined processes aren’t just about compliance—they’re key to scalable, high-quality service. In our conversation, Sue...
- Dec 3, 202445 minS4
Kylie Denton has spent 34 years in the financial services industry, and her insights on leadership and emotional intelligence are transforming how advisers connect with clients. From working in underwriting and claims...
- Nov 19, 202450 minS4
Peter Stathis, aka The Life Insurance Guy , is on a mission to tackle the gap in financial advice around life insurance. His focus? Helping advisers and clients understand that financial protection isn’t just an...
- Oct 29, 202441 minS4
Join us for an eye-opening episode featuring Nathan Fradley, a multi-award-winning independent specialist adviser at Nathan Fradley Specialist Financial Advice, known for his mastery in guiding clients through...
- Oct 16, 202448 minS4
When Deline Jacovides, Founder & Financial Planner at Mazi Wealth, started her business, she knew that success required more than just hard work—it needed smart processes. In this episode, Deline takes us behind the...
My Risk Adviser
Ashleigh Campbell’s leap from accounting to financial advice
Sep 24, 202443 minS4Ashleigh Campbell shares her story of transitioning from accounting to financial advice, driven by a passion to work with people, not just numbers. From discovering financial advice through podcasts to reaching out to...
- Sep 10, 202435 minS4
In this episode, we explore key strategies with David Haintz, partner at Merchant Australia, on mastering growth in the financial advice industry. From understanding the importance of M&A in today’s market to leveraging...
Recent guests
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Phil Thompson
Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives, Knight/Thompson Speechwork
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Paul Milbourne
Head of Risk Insurance, Milbourne Insurance Solutions
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Kylie Denton
leadership consultant, Performance Advisory Group
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Nathan Fradley
Specialist Financial Adviser, Nathan Fradley Specialist Financial Advice
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