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

Findex launches commission-free life insurance

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The Findex Group, Australia’s leading, independently owned provider of wealth, accounting, and risk protection advisory services, with over $17 billion under advice, has announced all new life insurance policies recommended... Read more continue reading

Risk advisers to focus on compliance and technology to drive post-reform efficiency: new Zurich research

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Financial advisers see increased efficiency as the single biggest change they will make in their business to help transition to the new life insurance remuneration framework. And they expect technology... Read more continue reading

Life insurance commissions – perception versus reality

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Life insurers are allowing a misperception that advisers are being paid upfront commissions of up to 120% to continue, according to Life Insurance Direct. “Their intent might be unclear but... Read more continue reading

Clawbacks not the only cure

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Clawback provisions outlined in the Life Insurance Framework announced last week are too tough on advisers, says Synchron Director, Don Trapnell and while they will remove the perception of churn,... Read more continue reading

Life insurance – are you paying too much?

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With the plethora of life insurance offers now being marketed to Australians, consumers may be confused about which policies are more affordable, according to Life Insurance Direct Australia (Life Insurance... Read more continue reading