The pool’s lovely, come on in! An essential guide to life insurance underwriting in Australia

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The gatekeeper to the pool In an earlier article we explained risk pooling, a foundational concept in insurance. By aggregating together people with similar risks, those risks can be spread.... Read more continue reading

Life underinsurance – from gap to chasm, the advice challenge

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Life underinsurance has been a much discussed – and debated – topic for more than a decade. Denounced by some critics for the perceived self-interest of those seeking to shine... Read more continue reading

Why do life insurance commissions need to stay?

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A recent report released by life insurance specialist Brett Wright, has shed some light on the life insurance commission debate, from an advice practitioner and consumer point of view. In... Read more continue reading

Zurich Australia announces new Family Care Policy

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Zurich Australia has announced a new Family Care Policy that recognises all family circumstances and supports a fair, diverse and inclusive workplace. Acknowledging that every family is different, the new... Read more continue reading

Life settlements are resold insurance policies and can be understood as financing to individuals backed by that person’s life insurance policy

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“Be like water … If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup.” – Bruce Lee . While Bruce Lee is a strange source for fixed income strategies,... Read more continue reading

2020 vision: BlackRock report shows how an unprecedented year is creating lasting change for insurers

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Global senior insurance executives expect to see a significant shift in the industry as a result of a year that has seen them navigating uncharted waters, according to a new... Read more continue reading

The future of underwriting: adapting fairly in a new global environment

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Meeting community expectations is of the utmost importance for the life insurance industry, as it continues to experience significant and rapid change. As medical procedures and treatments continue to advance,... Read more continue reading

Halley’s Comet and Life Insurance economics 101

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Edmund Halley (1656 – 1742) was a remarkably talented man of science, who made important contributions to mathematics, physics, and of course, astronomy. A peer of Sir Isaac Newton (apple,... Read more continue reading

Good insurance advice helps in your time of need

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A good Financial Adviser will devise a strategy that will protect you when you need help. Personal insurances recommended correctly will protect your most valuable asset – you and your... Read more continue reading

Access denied: regulatory disruption making it harder for Australians to obtain life insurance

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New research released by industry campaign Choice & Access to Life Insurance (CALI) warns that if governments and regulators fail to act, then underinsurance will continue to increase across parts... Read more continue reading