LIFE INSURANCE

Financial planning

Members of the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) have formally agreed to a name change following a general meeting in Sydney yesterday....

Life/Risk

The risk insurance market continues to flourish in the current economic environment, while retirement income has recorded another 20 per cent fall in premium inflows over...

Editorial

The insurance industry needs to adapt to the changing expectations of consumers, writes Jim Minto....

Editorial

Direct life insurance is here to stay, writes Marcello Bertasso, but consumers may prefer the peace of mind offered by a policy that is underwritten upfront....

Financial planning

Platform provider netwealth has negotiated cheaper insurance premiums with AIA Australia as part of the renewal of a three-year contract and a broader insurance review....

People & Products

Clive Levinthal has been named head of life insurance for ClearView Wealth, joining former CommInsure colleague Simon Swanson at the listed financial services company....

Life/Risk

AMP has launched a life insurance training program to boost the skills and professionalism of its staff....

Financial planning

Tower has linked with IRESS to provide a straight through interface for advisers....

Financial planning

Thornton Group and Tulare Financial Planners merge their operations....

Life/Risk

With the implications surrounding genetic testing a growing concern for the public, Col Fullagar examines the industry's handling of the issue in relation to insurance....

Life/Risk

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is calling on the Government to think carefully before considering a ban on risk insurance commissions, referring not only to ...

Life/Risk

ING Australia has launched an upgraded life insurance offering, with more than 60 enhancements across its coverage options and underwriting process....

Editorial

When it comes to income protection insurance, receiving the payment as a lump sum or as a monthly benefit can make a big difference to clients, writes Jeff Scott....

Financial planning

Synchron’s John Prossor claims planner growth is based on the limitations imposed by others....

Life/Risk

Aviva tops inaugural life insurance benchmarking report but AMP and Macquarie ahead on advice integration....

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