Advice debate rages as car insurance topples financial security

Advice debate rages as car insurance topples financial security

New research commissioned by CALI found life insurance has fallen down the ranks when it comes to what working Australians prefer to insure.
Life insurers urge pre-election green light on advice

Life insurers urge pre-election green light on advice

The major life insurers have upped the ante on their calls to be allowed to deliver financial advice via the second tranche of DBFO.
Dearth of advisers hits insurers’ bottom lines

Dearth of advisers hits insurers’ bottom lines

A dearth of financial advisers has combined with cost of living pressures to impact the life insurance sector, according to Dexx&r.
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AIA offers virtual psychology, mental health services for customers

Yasmine Raso 28 November 2024 No Comments

AIA Australia has expanded its wellbeing program with virtual mental health services now available to customers and their immediate family.

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Risk insurance reviews

Col Fullagar 18 November 2024 2 Comments

Financial Newswire’s life/risk expert, Col Fullagar makes some helpful suggestions about wrangling clients ahead of insurance reviews.

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IP Insurance for the financially evolving client

Col Fullagar 4 November 2024 No Comments

Financial Newswire’s life/risk specialist, Col Fullagar explains the intricacies surrounding Income Protection Insurance.

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TAL continues underwriting changes to simplify application process

Yasmine Raso 15 October 2024 One Comment

TAL has again adjusted its underwriting limits to simplify the medical test requirements for new insurance applications on certain products.

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LAXETTE LOGIC

Col Fullagar 14 October 2024 One Comment

Financial Newswire’s life/risk expert, Col Fullagar looks at the murky logic some insurers apply to refunding trauma premiums at claim time.

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CALI announces ReCALIbrate grant recipients

Yasmine Raso 9 October 2024 No Comments

The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has announced the five recipients of this year’s edition of its annual reCALIbrate program.

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Zurich introduces ‘Continuous Care’ TPD option

Mike Taylor 2 October 2024 No Comments

Major insurer, Zurich Financial Australia has launched a new ‘Continuous Care’ TPD option to cover severe accident or illness.


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Our watch list of winners for the next decade

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The composition of the ASX is changing – and keeping abreast of ‘new winners’ is key according to First Sentier Investors.

Fixed income markets: When the stars align

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2024

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Fixed income markets offer compelling investment opportunities alongside continued lower inflation and central banks entering the easing cycle. 

3 Lessons from 20 Years of investing in Australian Equities

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2024

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Successful investing in Australian equities requires finding high quality businesses and avoiding permanent capital loss. Here we show you how.

Reporting season podcast: temper your enthusiasm (slightly)

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2024

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Companies tempered growth promises heading into 2025. Explore encouraging economic indicators and stocks we think have earnings growth potential.


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TAL

TAL continues underwriting changes to simplify application process

Yasmine Raso | 15 October 2024TAL has again adjusted its underwriting limits to simplify the medical test requirements for new insurance applications on certain products.
Plunger and toilet seat

LAXETTE LOGIC

Col Fullagar | 14 October 2024Financial Newswire's life/risk expert, Col Fullagar looks at the murky logic some insurers apply to refunding trauma premiums at claim time.
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CALI announces ReCALIbrate grant recipients

Yasmine Raso | 9 October 2024The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has announced the five recipients of this year's edition of its annual reCALIbrate program.
Ripped paper with Life Insurance written on it

Zurich introduces ‘Continuous Care’ TPD option

Mike Taylor | 2 October 2024Major insurer, Zurich Financial Australia has launched a new 'Continuous Care' TPD option to cover severe accident or illness.
Integrity, ethics, honesty, respect

RESPECT …………..

Col Fullagar | 26 September 2024Financial Newswire's life/risk expert, Col Fullagar, makes clear why respect is a vital part of the life claims equation.
CALI signs inaugural Life Partner

CALI signs up AI insurtech as first ‘Life Partner’

Patrick Buncsi | 20 September 2024The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has confirmed EvolutionIQ, an AI specialist insurtech, as its inaugural 'Life Partner'.
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Genetic testing in life underwriting issue finally resolved

Mike Taylor | 12 September 2024After more than a decade of wrangling and debate the Govt has moved to ban the use of adverse genetic testing in life underwriting.
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MLC Life secures new executive appointments

Yasmine Raso | 11 September 2024MLC Life has filled two exec roles, Gerard Kerr as Chief Executive Individual Business and Jane McGovern as Chief Customer and Strategy Officer.