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10% of insurance inside super underwritten

10% of insurance inside super underwritten

Major superannuation fund organisation, ASFA, has confirmed the degree to which insurance inside super avoids adverse genetic testing.
Insurance inside super under threat – Mercer

Insurance inside super under threat – Mercer

The impact of governance policies have contributed to placing insurance inside superannuation under threat, according to Mercer.
Will group life trump adverse genetic testing?

Will group life trump adverse genetic testing?

Amid the debate over genetic testing, the FAAA has pointed out that those with negative outcomes can still access group cover via super.
Hourglass

Claims management bullying – Part 1

Col Fullagar 24 March 2025 No Comments

Life/risk columnist, Col Fullagar, laments that 12 years after he wrote a damning assessment of claims handling, too little has changed.

Smelly dog

The farting dog

Col Fullagar 17 March 2025 6 Comments

Some smelly situations can arise when advisers seek to place their own interpretations on policy terms and conditions says Col Fullagar.

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Super offers life insurance protections for further 6m Aussies: ASFA

Yasmine Raso 5 March 2025 No Comments

New research from ASFA found insurance inside super provides “critical protection” for six million Australians who would otherwise be uninsured.

Stockspot Super launches

Health insurance a dispensable expense as pressures mount

Yasmine Raso 4 March 2025 No Comments

New research from Finder has found a growing number of Australians are preparing to cancel their health insurance policies.

Missing piece of puzzle

APRA consultation on annuities receives industry tick of approval

Yasmine Raso 3 March 2025 One Comment

The Council of Australian Life Insurers has welcomed the news that APRA will undertake a public consultation on annuities products.

Ripped paper with Life Insurance written on it

ClearView reports solid half

Staff Writer 28 February 2025 No Comments

Life insurer ClearView has posted a solid half as it returns to profit and completes its exit from wealth management.

TAL

TAL releases 2025 risk academy program amid anniversary

Yasmine Raso 19 February 2025 No Comments

TAL has released the 2025 course curriculum for its Risk Academy, at the same time as the program celebrates 10 years in operation.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Thinking Local, Winning Global – Unit Registry as a Strategic Advantage

Financial Newswire Contributor 20 February 2025

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 Unlock the potential of unit registry to streamline operations, strengthen investor relationships and transform data into a powerful tool for growth 

The future of equities

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 March 2025

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Find out what Loomis Sayles’ Aziz Hamzaogullari had to say about the future of equities in our Next Decade Investing white paper.

Protect their futures. Grow your business. 

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 March 2025

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By combining MLC Life Insurance’s 138-year history with the support of Nippon Life, Acenda will continue to offer competitive and innovative cover.

Outlook 2025: Plan for growth, Prepare for volatility

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 February 2025

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After two years of weak returns, 2024 has proven to be a rewarding year for Australian investors. What will 2025 bring?


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Disability insurance

Solely Molely

Col Fullagar | 18 February 2025A recent court case is a sober reminder of the subtle nuances of policy wording and considering all possible claim conditions.
MLC Life Ammon

MLC Life confirms next risk chief

Patrick Buncsi | 11 February 2025MLC Life Insurance has formally appointed Melissa Ammon as the firm’s permanent chief risk officer (CRO).
Australia and NZ

Asteron NZ acquisition creates trans-Tasman dominance

Mike Taylor | 4 February 2025With the merger between MLC Life and Resolution Australasia well on foot, Resolution's Asteron NZ acquisition creates trans-Tasman strength.
Govt urged to act 'dismal' productivity

Cost-of-living sees life insurance become collateral damage

Yasmine Raso | 29 January 2025Sentiment towards life insurance has shifted from asset to liability amid rising interest rates, cost-of-living expenses and demographic changes.
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MLC/Resolution merger will command 19.2% market share

Mike Taylor | 15 January 2025The latest life insurance market share analysis from Dexx&r has confirmed the likely impact of merging MLC Life with Resolution Life.
Pain in the neck

Trust me, I am an insurance company

Col Fullagar | 18 December 2024Financial Newswire's life/risk expert, Col Fullagar, outlines how a client's back twinges became a claim time pain in the neck.
Ripped paper with Life Insurance written on it

AIA Australia retains CFS group insurance mandate

Staff Writer | 13 December 2024At a time of increasing competition in the life/risk space AIA Australia has retained the key CFS group super mandate for three more years.
Mergers and acquisitions chess pieces

The intricate antecedents of MLC Life/Resolution Life merger

Mike Taylor | 12 December 2024The upcoming merger of MLC Life and Resolution Life Australasia carries with it implications and history for AMP, Insignia and NAB.