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13-Dec-2017
Zurich has purchased ANZ’s OnePath life insurance business for $2.85 billion as the global life insurer looks to rapidly expand its presence in the “mature Asia-Pacific” market and broaden its bank .. Read More
Retail insurance channel sees growth
22-Dec-2017
The retail risk insurance sector went from strength to strength in the 12 months to September 2017, rebounding from three years of declining sales to record $1.4 billion of lump sum new business, according to new dat.. Read More
FSC releases final APL standard
22-Dec-2017
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has finalised its standard for life insurance approved product lists (APLs) and says the amended standard will go further than previous drafts. The FSC announced yesterday th.. Read More
Insurance in super code of practice released
19-Dec-2017
The Insurance in Super Working Group (ISWG) has released its draft code of practice for life insurance held within superannuation. In a statement, the ISWG said the voluntary code would represent “a strong.. Read More
13-Dec-2017
Zurich has purchased ANZ’s OnePath life insurance business for $2.85 billion as the global life insurer looks to rapidly expand its presence in the “mature Asia-Pacific” market and broaden its bank .. Read More
Australians unsure about group insurance
12-Dec-2017
The majority of Australians were unsure of the extent of insurance coverage they had inside superannuation, meaning life insurers must do more to help consumers understand and adjust their group insurance coverage if.. Read More
FSC says medical data framework needed
11-Dec-2017
Life insurers and doctors must work together to come up with a standard framework around the use of a policyholder’s medical information, as discrepancies between the ways general practitioners and insurance co.. Read More
Opinion - Education fears real and justified
11-Dec-2017
As 2017 draws to a close we are running headlong into a new adviser education environment, something that is striking fear into the hearts of many risk-focused financial advisers. And with good reason. Central .. Read More
AIA stands out for consumer satisfaction
11-Dec-2017
AIA Australia was the standout for consumer satisfaction among retail life insurers this year, with overall consumer satisfaction in life insurance declining slightly over the past 12 months, according to new researc.. Read More
AIA adviser distribution head to depart
08-Dec-2017
Life insurer AIA Australia’s head of independent financial adviser (IFA) distribution will depart his role for a more senior position at the group’s head office in Hong Kong. In a statement, AIA conf.. Read More
TAL launches cancer intervention initiative
05-Dec-2017
Life insurer TAL has launched a free early intervention initiative for consumers at risk of skin cancer in a bid to reduce the incidence of the disease, which is responsible for a significant proportion of the life i.. Read More
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