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LIFE INSURANCE
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....
Editorial
Financial planning is about more than selling investment products, says Ray Griffin. It is about establishing long-lasting client relationships....
Financial planning
The New Zealand competition watchdog has delayed its decision on AMP's bid for AXA Asia Pacific for another two weeks....
Tools & guides
MLC's Jon de Fries explains why income protection insurance can be just as important for higher income earners and discusses some policy ownership issues....
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Podcast
So shareholders lose a dividend plus have seen the erosion of value. Qantas decides to clawback remuneration from Alan ...
This is why I left my last position. There was no interest in giving the client quality time, it was all about bumping ...
So the Hayne Royal Commission has left us with this. What a sad day for the financial planning industry. Clearly most ...