InsuranceLine launches new income protection product

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InsuranceLine, Australia’s largest direct insurance provider has launched Income Protection Plus, a product which promises to bring simplicity, flexibility and affordability to the Australian income protection market.  The new product

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Insurance Schmexperts

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Just as it seemed the life of a financial adviser would return to mind-numbing dullness after the FoFA brouhaha, the Experts Schmexperts have re-appeared with more great ideas.  What a

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Life insurance gap beginning to close in Australia

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New report from Rice Warner reveals increasing levels of personal insurance Australia’s life insurance gap has reduced over the last six years, according to a new report from Rice Warner Actuaries.

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Beaton Consulting: adviser sentiment on the banning of risk commissions

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Beaton Consulting survey advisers on the banning of life risk commissions x The Beaton IFA Market Pulse is a quarterly survey among financial advisers in Australia. The survey provides a platform

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A Shot for Common Sense: AFA Welcomes Rob Oakeshott FOFA Insight

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the stance taken by Independent MP Rob Oakeshott and the Shadow Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Senator Mathias Cormann against the proposed

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Survey supports risk-based model for property insurance for natural disasters – and some government involvement

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A survey of 420 actuaries shows that an overwhelming majority (73%) support retention of a risk-rated model for property insurance with opinion divided on whether there should be premium subsidies

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AXA commences Risk Learning Programme v.3

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AXA Australia has launched the third instalment of its successful Risk Learning Programme to advisers and adviser support staff across the country. X AXA Head of Product and Sales Capacity, Brad

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AMP upgrades risk insurance offer for new and existing customers

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AMP has launched a range of product enhancements and new service initiatives across its retail and group insurance offerings, effective immediately. AMP Director of Wealth Protection Products Michael Paff said

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