Seven things small business owners should consider in 2017

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Australia’s more than two million small businesses make an enormous contribution to our communities and are the backbone of our economy. Yet, according a MetLife study* almost half (47%) of... Read more continue reading

Zurich and Oxford University uncover the Australian ‘IP Gap’

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Us Aussies are an optimistic bunch, however there’s a big difference between having a relaxed outlook and leaving the important things to chance. Unfortunately this overconfident, ‘bulletproof’ Australian mentality –... Read more continue reading

Australian employees more concerned about mental health than employers think

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A workplace study by leading life insurer MetLife has found significant differences in the priorities of Australian employees and employers when it comes to workplace health and wellness. MetLife’s Employee... Read more continue reading

Full steam ahead for insurance in platforms

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According to IOOF, insurance inside super is often the best solution for clients due to the tax and cash-flow benefits. There are however, many different types of insurance inside super... Read more continue reading

Centrepoint acquires strategic interest in RFE Group

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Centrepoint continues to make significant progress in executing its strategy to become the most respected non-aligned financial services provider in Australia with the acquisition of a strategic interest in RFE.... Read more continue reading

New partnership sees TAL invest in growing advisers’ health education resources

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The alignment between healthy lives and life insurance is an important part of TAL’s wider investment in helping advisers grow their businesses through new initiatives, which ultimately enable them to... Read more continue reading

ING DIRECT launches insurance for home owners

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ING DIRECT is expanding its offering for Australian home loan borrowers with the launch of home and contents insurance. Initially ING DIRECT will be offering home, contents, and home and... Read more continue reading

Federal Court clears way for Zurich growth with acquisition of Macquarie Life’s risk business

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The Federal Court of Australia has approved the transfer of Macquarie Life’s risk business to Zurich Australia Limited (Zurich). The completion of the court and regulatory approval process means that the... Read more continue reading

TAL strengthens Risk Academy accreditation

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TAL continues to build on its TAL Risk Academy program for advisers with a new education partnership and ‘on demand’ courses designed to be flexible for advisers. This is an... Read more continue reading

AMP launches financial adviser support site for insurance

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AMP has launched an adviser support website offering a one-stop site for financial advisers on all things insurance, including a range of tools and support initiatives. The specialist website is... Read more continue reading