AIA Australia commits to an adviser engagement action plan

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Leading life insurer AIA Australia has announced it will be hosting a series of forums to outline its plans to assist advisers’ transition into the new Life Insurance Framework. Taking place... Read more continue reading

Pricing obesity oppropriately

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TAL has recently adjusted the TAL BMI calculation loadings to provide a more accurate reflection of the risks involved. General Manager Retail Distribution, Niall McConville said that the Australian life... Read more continue reading

LifeInsuranceDirect.com.au questions premium price spike

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LifeInsuranceDirect.com.au is questioning whether the current spike in premiums on life insurance offered by insurers to consumers via financial advisers amounts to price gouging. “We have received letters from a... Read more continue reading

Tackling misinsurance – the must have conversation

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Zurich’s recently released white paper ‘Misinformed, Misinsured?’ has certainly created a stir in the industry by shedding light on the lack of knowledge and understanding Australians have when it comes to... Read more continue reading

SuperFriend unveils best practice framework for mental illness claims management

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SuperFriend, a not for profit mental health foundation formed by Industry Super Funds and their Insurers, yesterday released an Australian-first, evidence-based best practice framework to help Super funds, and their Group... Read more continue reading

Benefits over cost for life insurance

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When looking around for life insurance, it can be easy for consumers to focus solely on cost, rather than the benefits of different policies, and they can lose out as... Read more continue reading

Life Insurance Direct: Protect our firefighters

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A Bill recently introduced into the Queensland Parliament[1] has highlighted the need for Australia to commit to better protecting firefighters, according to LifeInsuranceDirect.com.au. “While the Bill is a step in... Read more continue reading

Zurich partners with risk advisers to design ‘LIF readiness blueprint’

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Financial advisers see product and process innovation as vital if the changes driven by the new Life Insurance Framework (LIF) are to result in better consumer outcomes. This is one... Read more continue reading

Clients want a needs-based advice model from their financial advisers – AIA Australia

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Financial advisers should segment clients based on their needs to deliver better outcomes for their clients and their business, according to new research launched yesterday from leading life insurer AIA Australia.... Read more continue reading

Zurich life insurance now offered on Praemium’s award-winning SMA platform

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Praemium and Zurich Life & Investments are pleased to announce a partnership that will see Zurich’s suite of life insurance solutions offered as an option on Praemium SuperSMA, the retail... Read more continue reading