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

Western countries facing increased terrorism threat says Aon

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Risk levels are rising in Western economies due to the increased terror threat presented by Islamic extremists according to the Aon Terrorism and Political Risk Map. Launched yesterday by Aon Risk... Read more continue reading

New redundancy insurance fills industry gap

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Income Security Founder and Principal Mr. Wally Ripper has announced the release of a new standalone insurance product to be marketed as Income Security Insurance to address the redundancy insurance gap... Read more continue reading

TAL delivers solid growth as life insurance claims payouts hit record high

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Australia’s leading life insurance specialist TAL yesterday announced it has ended the financial year (1 April 2014 – 31 March 2015) with solid growth while showing a substantial increase in life... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia launches enhanced Priority Protection insurance range

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New enhancements make it easier for business owners and TPD claimants to top up cover Leading life insurer AIA Australia today announced a number of enhancements to its top-selling Priority... Read more continue reading

Brokers: Beware the Binder

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A little known technicality in the Corporations Act may mean that some insurers and brokers may not realise they are operating a ‘binder’ when arranging group insurance, according to The... Read more continue reading