2 March 2010 | The latest Dexx&r data points to the strong growth in the risk market over the closing months of last year and to the dominance that would be enjoyed by NAB/MLC if it gained control of AXA Asia Pacific.
19 January 2010 | High costs and misconceptions about group cover are prompting consumers to ignore life insurance, according to new research.
1 July 2009 | The latest Australian Prudential Regulation Authority data has revealed the degree to which life insurers have been hit by the global financial crisis.
31 March 2009 | Zurich Financial Services has announced a range of pricing changes to its life risk products in what represents its major update for 2009.
25 February 2009 | Advisers told Commonwealth life tables underestimate life spans.
25 February 2009 | Internal appointment for Patrick O'Connor.
18 February 2009 | New Investment Trends research confirms upturn in writing risk.
27 January 2009 | Insurers benefit from strong inflows.
21 February 2008 | Tower takes health fund route.
12 February 2008 | Link up with MetLife.
7 May 2007 | ING has announced a breakthrough tax ruling affecting its OneCare life insurance products at the same time ING Investment Management said it still has one of the largest Australian equities teams in the marketplace despite the loss of three members from its small caps section to Credit Suisse.
12 April 2007 | A broader range of commission options for advisers is among a number of product and service enhancements made by Zurich Financial Services to its range of life risk policies.
29 August 2006 | Wealth management proved a key driver in a $216 million six month profit reported by Promina Group Limited today, with the company’s financial services division recording a net profit of $55 million.
9 July 1999 | The series of changes circulating through the finance industry has become daunting. The implications of GST and the upcoming Ralph Report loom large for all concerned but particular emphasis has been paid to life companies and products.
Jason Spits looks at how the changes will effect this area of the industry.