Secret money stashes no substitute for life insurance

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Consumer research into the financial behaviour of Australians has found that an equivalent of 300,000 married and de facto couples admit having secret bank accounts without the knowledge of their... Read more continue reading

Unprecedented convergence of capital will continue to impact insurance markets

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“An influx of capital from non-traditional sources is contributing to increased market capacity, lower premiums, and effectively enhancing competition in the global insurance industry.” Commenting on insurance markets in 2013,... Read more continue reading

TAL named CoreData’s 2013 Life Company of the Year

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Australia’s leading specialist life insurer TAL has won the 2013 CoreData Life Insurance Company of the Year Award. This is the second successive year TAL has won this prestigious award... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia expands Priority Protection insurance on adviser platforms

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AIA Australia’s expansion of its Priority Protection insurance range on investment platforms continues with the addition of three new adviser platforms confirmed yesterday. The new platforms include PortfolioCare, WealthView and PowerWrap.... Read more continue reading

Video: The pros and cons of holding life insurance inside and outside superannuation

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Welcome to our latest video in which we provide you with a step-by-step guide on the key issues impacting on where to hold life and TPD insurances – inside or... Read more continue reading

AIA Group announces record quarterly results

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Value of new business up 26 per cent Life insurance specialist AIA Australia continues its path of solid performance, as AIA Group Limited yesterday announced a record value of new... Read more continue reading

Synchron: Beware the pre-nup

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In an attempt to build a fence around their authorised representatives, some licensees are still making their advisers sign agreements which will force them to pay run-off professional indemnity (PI)... Read more continue reading

Dark clouds are clearing for insurers and business

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But planning still the key to risk management success Nearly two years on from the devastating series of natural disasters that saw floods, bushfires, earthquakes and tsunamis scar the Asia-Pacific... Read more continue reading

Don’t risk life insurance claim being rejected in bid to save time or money

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Smallest of details can result in insurance claims being rejected: Centric Wealth Buying life insurance online may seem an efficient way of buying life insurance, but for many policy holders... Read more continue reading

Divorce, Super and Planning for the Future

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The divorce rate in Australia is current running at approximately 50,000 couples per year. For your clients, divorce is often a harrowing experience and the emotional impact is obvious but... Read more continue reading