6 ways to add real value for your clients at claim time

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The continued focus on the FOFA reforms has spawned a number of corollary discussions, with one of the most important being around the concept of adviser value proposition. Tony Orr,

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Video: Zurich’s three key themes in three minutes

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View the latest edition of the Zurich’s three key themes in three minutes with investment specialist, Angus Crennan which covers: Shadow Banking in China US crude oil has recached production

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Australian advisers’ uptake of social media outstrips community growth

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) today released new statistics showing that growth in social media usage by Australian financial advisers has far outstripped the growth experienced in the community overall.

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Increased focus on efficiency likely to be real legacy from FOFA

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A survey of financial advisers (commissioned by Zurich Australia) has found the single biggest expected outcome – and most likely legacy of the upcoming FOFA reforms – is an increased

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Zurich Risk Adviser Sentiment Index shows adviser optimism

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The latest measurement of the Zurich Risk Adviser Sentiment Index has shown an overall uptick in sentiment amongst financial advisers active in the Australian life risk market.  The third round

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AFA on pathway to excellence to discover what consumers want

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) today launched Pathways to Excellence, cutting-edge research conducted on behalf of the AFA by the Beddoes Institute with the support of Zurich Financial Services.

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Adviser appetite for international funds on the rise

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Zurich’s investment business in Australia has released survey results that found the overwhelming majority of advisers are expecting positive returns in international markets in the next 12 months.  The survey

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Final Call for AFA Award Nominations – close today!

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Nominations for all 2012 Association of Financial Adviser (AFA) Awards are due to close today, 31 July 2012. The AFA Award Program reflects the Association’s belief that recognising excellence in

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Zurich infographic shows real picture on Australian advisers and social media

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Zurich’s Australian Life and Investments business (Zurich) has tapped into the exploding popularity of infographics, using this technique to depict findings from its extensive research into financial adviser usage of

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New research: Gen Y shun online when it comes to buying insurance

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Despite a preference for researching and buying many products and services online, when it comes to insurance for themselves and their business, most Gen Y Business Owners (Gen YBOs) prefer

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