LIFE/RISK

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Despite some improvements in risk product profits, group lump sum and group disability income insurance made losses over the year to September. ...

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While only making up 2% of total complaints received by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, life insurance complaint handling time has almost doubled in two ye...

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The corporate regulator alleges MLC Life Insurance, in some instances, failed to pay life insurance benefits, notify on premium rises or refund premiums, amongst other br...

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Life insurers which use blanket exclusions on the basis of mental health should be subject to a regulatory review as they could deter people from seeking treatment. ...

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AMP will close its involvement in life insurance in Australia and New Zealand with the divestment of its equity interest in Resolution Life Australasia for $524 million....

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The claim admittance rate for advice individuals for disability income insurance was at 95% compared to 89% for non-advised clients, according to data from the prudential...

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Total and permanent disability products are next on the list for insurers to look at to ensure they do not become unsustainable like income protection....

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Disability income product clients are choosing to hang on to existing policies at a higher rate than previously, according to DEXX&R....

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With risk advisers leaving in droves DEXX&R believes there is opportunity for life insurers to set up their own dealer groups as long as they have an open approved produc...

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Financial Services Council superannuation and life insurance members will be prohibited from the use of exclusions and restrictive disability definitions because a super ...

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Income protection complaints accounted for the most complaints in regards to life insurance during FY2020-21, especially when it came to the calculation of benefits for b...

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Risk advisers need to ensure their clients know that level premiums are not a guarantee and what to expect when their first-year discounts expire, according to life insur...

 

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