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Life/Risk

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...

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Life/Risk

John Trowbridge has challenged the life insurance sector to adopt and contribute to suggested changes instead of criticising the models raised....

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Financial planning

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 ...

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Life/Risk

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....

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Editorial

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 ...

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Life/Risk

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...

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Life/Risk

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...

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Life/Risk

The Federal Government is signalling its intention to pursue the removal of State stamp duties on insurance products....

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Life/Risk

ASIC is urging insurers to improve their consumers’ understanding of what their no-claims discount scheme offer....

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Financial planning

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 ...

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Life/Risk

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...

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Life/Risk

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...

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Financial planning

Financial wellbeing among Australians is at record highs, and many have big plans to save on costs, ING Direct research showed....

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Life/Risk

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. ...

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Life/Risk

A recent court case sheds light on the details advisers need to consider when replacing an insurance policy, Col Fullagar writes. ...

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