Beneficiary nominations

Why death benefit beneficiary nominations are super important

If you die and don’t have a death benefit nomination in place, your super might not be paid to who you’d like it to be given to. Learn how you can make sure your wishes are followed.

Your super's generally not part of your will 

Unlike other assets, your super benefits aren’t automatically included in your estate. Instead, your super fund must follow rules and regulations to pay your death benefit.  

Get peace of mind and choose who your super benefits will go to. 

Watch our one-minute video about death benefit nominations.

Don’t add headache to heartache 

Losing you will be hard enough. Taking steps to let us know your wishes can make it easier for the loved ones you leave behind.

Do this by making a binding death benefit nomination.

Who can be nominated? 

A beneficiary can be a Dependant, someone that is financially dependent on you, or your legal personal representative. Head to our beneficiaries page for more information.

Choose the nomination type that suits you 

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Binding death benefit nomination

Legally binding and provides certainty that your instructions will be followed. It needs to be renewed every three years.

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Non-binding death benefit nomination

While not legally binding, it may help guide us in making a decision.

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Reversionary nomination

Can only be set up on new Super Income Stream accounts. It provides certainty that your retirement income will continue to be paid to your spouse.

Do you have the right death benefit nomination in place?

Check your current beneficiaries in your online account.  

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