TAL and comparator iSelect have joined forces to strengthen their life insurance offerings, the two companies have confirmed.

iSelect says the partnership with TAL-owned Lifebroker, a life insurance comparator, is part of the “remodelling” plans it has for the business.

“iSelect is remodelling the way we run our life business through a partnership it is developing with Lifebroker to provide fulfilment services,” a spokesman told insuranceNEWS.com.au.

“In partnership with Lifebroker, iSelect plans to continue to offer customers comparison and end-to-end sales across a range of life insurance products from a number of Australia’s leading life insurance providers.”

The comparator says a number of roles may be affected as a result of the changes, but has declined to provide an estimate. A report in the Australian Financial Review says some employees may be transferred over to Lifebroker.

TAL says its comparator arm will provide the back-end fulfillment capability, while iSelect will continue to offer comparison services.

“We believe choice and accessibility of life insurance is important for the Australian community, particularly during these uncertain times,” a spokesman told insuranceNEWS.com.au.