Millennials financially confident but inadequately insured, says MetLife

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The majority of millennials (92%) feel confident about their future financial situation but may be unprepared for the possibility of unemployment due to injury or illness. New research from MetLife

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We need to talk about mental health, says expert at MetLife discussion panel

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The financial services industry needs to have open conversations about mental health to reduce stigma, said an expert today at the MetLife Panel Discussion on Mental Health in the Workplace,

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MetLife Foundation and Visa launch ‘Inclusive Fintech 50’ to elevate early-stage fintechs addressing financial inclusion

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MetLife Foundation and Visa Inc., with global nonprofit Accion and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced a new initiative to recognise the top 50 early-stage fintechs contributing

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MetLife announces Richard Nunn as new CEO for Australia

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MetLife has announced Richard Nunn as its next Chief Executive Officer in Australia, commencing 1 May 2019. Mr Nunn is currently the CEO of Statewide Super, a leading superannuation fund

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Adviser soft skills need to remain a priority: MetLife  

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As the financial advice industry puts the spotlight on adviser education and technical competency with the release of the FASEA revised standards, soft skills remain a priority for clients, according

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Insurer grows team, as MetLife Protect gains momentum

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MetLife Australia has announced four new appointments to the retail sales team, as the recently launched MetLife Protect retail product gains momentum in the adviser market. MetLife has made key

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Annual reviews the key to client and business success

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While an annual review with an adviser is essential to ensuring clients understand their life insurance, and it’s what they’re asking for, only half of advisers are doing regular reviews,

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SMEs unprepared for business interruption, MetLife report finds

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Over a third of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) do not have a succession plan in place and almost half say their business would only be able to operate for

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Good adviser relationships withstand misconduct revelations – new MetLife research  

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Honesty and trustworthiness are the top attributes consumers and small business owners look for in a financial adviser, according to new research released by MetLife Australia. Furthermore, those who have

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MetLife Australia launches digital life insurance claims lodgement and tracking platform

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MetLife Australia has launched a digital life insurance claims platform using ‘open insurance’ application programming interface (API) technology, making it faster and easier for superannuation fund members to lodge and

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