mergers and acquisitions

Financial planning

Mergers and acquisitions, an increase in claims and more generous definitions of Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) have reduced the number of group life products on of...

Financial planning

It's been a tough day at the Zen Den

You walk past the fishtank, mulling over the meetings and intrigue. After pacing for a while, you seat yourself on a gigantic cushion and lean back. Maybe even close your...

Financial planning

Time for consolidation when merger fever hits

Stephen Van Eyk was rather surprised to find himself inundated with job applications after comments on the company’s expansion were published in Money Management last yea...

Financial planning

There is still a lot of life left in life

Amidst all the talk of mergers and acquisitions in the life insurance industry, it’s easy to lose sight of the strength and size of the industry in Australia. ...