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Asteron NZ acquisition creates trans-Tasman dominance

Asteron NZ acquisition creates trans-Tasman dominance

With the merger between MLC Life and Resolution Australasia well on foot, Resolution's Asteron NZ acquisition creates trans-Tasman strength.
MLC/Resolution merger will command 19.2% market share

MLC/Resolution merger will command 19.2% market share

The latest life insurance market share analysis from Dexx&r has confirmed the likely impact of merging MLC Life with Resolution Life.
Trust me, I am an insurance company

Trust me, I am an insurance company

Financial Newswire's life/risk expert, Col Fullagar, outlines how a client's back twinges became a claim time pain in the neck.
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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.

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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.

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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.

Disability insurance

Solely Molely

Col Fullagar 18 February 2025 No Comments

A recent court case is a sober reminder of the subtle nuances of policy wording and considering all possible claim conditions.

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MLC Life confirms next risk chief

Patrick Buncsi 11 February 2025 No Comments

MLC Life Insurance has formally appointed Melissa Ammon as the firm’s permanent chief risk officer (CRO).


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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.

Which trends will define the future of investing?

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 March 2025

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 Our Next Decade Investing white paper includes thought leaders from experts from Vaughan Nelson, Loomis Sayles, Mirova and more. 

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 

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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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.
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.
Mergers and acquisitions

MLC Life to merge with Resolution Life to create Acenda

Mike Taylor | 11 December 2024In what represents a major transaction, MLC Life and Resolution Life Australasia are to merge forming a new company, Acenda.
Ripped paper with Life Insurance written on it

Super fund life/TPD premiums queried

Mike Taylor | 11 December 2024APRA has been asked whether some superannuation funds have disadvantaged members by using inappropriate default settings on life/TPD cover.
TAL

TAL confirms upswing in paid claim benefits due to mental health

Yasmine Raso | 10 December 2024The latest claims data released by TAL has seen mental health conditions remain the top reason to claim benefits under IP or TPD covers.
mental health

Massive surge in TPD claims for mental health among 30-40yos

Yasmine Raso | 6 December 2024New research commissioned by CALI has revealed a large spike in the number of 30-to-40-year-olds submitting TPD claims for mental health reasons.
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Advice debate rages as car insurance topples financial security

Yasmine Raso | 3 December 2024New research commissioned by CALI found life insurance has fallen down the ranks when it comes to what working Australians prefer to insure.