There is a lack of product innovation in the insurance industry to tackle high lapse rates but now might be a good opportunity in light of the Trowbridge report, a non-al...
John Trowbridge has challenged the life insurance sector to adopt and contribute to suggested changes instead of criticising the models raised....
A Perth based adviser has challenged politicians to run a successful risk insurance businesses under the models they are advocating claiming it would be impossible to do ...
If life insurance companies want to repair some of the reputational damage inflicted on their industry they need to commit to delivering on their product promises....
While there has been plenty of debate around risk insurance advice, Col Fullagar argues that a more important debate needs to be had about how the major insurers deliver ...
With the ever-increasing presence of technology, regulation and the self-directed client, Craig Parker says the traditional risk adviser has to evolve into a risk profess...
With the ever-increasing presence of technology, regulation and the self-directed client, Craig Parker says the traditional risk adviser has to evolve into a risk profess...
The Federal Government is signalling its intention to pursue the removal of State stamp duties on insurance products....
ASIC is urging insurers to improve their consumers’ understanding of what their no-claims discount scheme offer....
Australian Unity is aiming to take advantage of opportunities in the advice sector following its purchase of Premium Wealth Management, after posting a $12 million first ...
A swift move away from upfront commissions could spell the end of non-aligned advice, with only the large independents and aligned groups able to survive the inevitable d...
QBE will ensure all future communications relating to escalated complaints and dispute resolution will have the company’s branding rather than an external legal firm’s, u...
Financial wellbeing among Australians is at record highs, and many have big plans to save on costs, ING Direct research showed....
ASIC has banned a Sydney-based insurance broker from the industry for three years after he allegedly failed to pass on collected premiums to insurers. ...
A recent court case sheds light on the details advisers need to consider when replacing an insurance policy, Col Fullagar writes. ...
This verdict highlights something deeply wrong and rotten at the heart of the FSCP. We are witnessing a heavy-handed, op...
Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....
It’s astonishing to see the FAAA now pushing for more advisers by courting "career changers" and international recruits,...