IOOF signs new insurance contract
TowerAustralia has been reappointed to provide insurance cover and salary continuance across all IOOF superannuation products.
The insurance will be available on the fund manager’s LifeTrack, IPS and Pursuit platforms.
The new term will last for three years, with rates fixed until October 2010.
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