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AIOFP boss recommends Zurich boycott

AIOFP boss recommends Zurich boycott

The AIOFP has recommended to its members that they boycott Zurich life insurance products until a dispute over policy changes is resolved.
Life insurer sanctioned, but not named, for medical info breaches

Life insurer sanctioned, but not named, for medical info breaches

A major life insurer collected medical information from clients with obtaining a valid authority for nearly four years, according to the LCCC.
Adviser relationships central to Zurich’s ClearView acquisition

Adviser relationships central to Zurich’s ClearView acquisition

Zurich's acquisition of ClearView Wealth will bring to a close the 16 year journey which saw ClearView grow out the sale of Bupa Life.
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APRA looks internally to fill exec director roles

Yasmine Raso 31 March 2026 No Comments

APRA’s replacements to fill its two vacant Executive Director roles were selected from its own ranks, following a recruitment search.

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Acenda defends job cut handling after FSU dispute

Binaya Dahal 18 March 2026 No Comments

Acenda’s spokesperson says the firm began consulting with the employees impacted by these changes as early as January.

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FSU commences dispute with Acenda over job cuts

Binaya Dahal 17 March 2026 No Comments

The Finance Sector Union claims hundreds of jobs have been cut at life insurer Acenda without proper consultation with the workers. 

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BizCover expands PI offering through Zurich deal

Binaya Dahal 5 March 2026 No Comments

BizCover has entered into a partnership with Zurich Australia to expand its professional indemnity insurance offering.

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TAL joins cross-industry collab to improve mental health outcomes

Yasmine Raso 4 March 2026 No Comments

TAL has brought its life insurance expertise to a cross-industry collaboration working to improve mental health income protection claims.

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CFS’ new portal to ease insurance claim process

Binaya Dahal 25 February 2026 No Comments

Colonial First State (CFS) has announced the launch of new digital insurance claims service in partnership with AIA Australia.

Global acquisition

Zurich acquires ClearView

Mike Taylor 24 February 2026 No Comments

In a move which significantly extends its footprint in the advised life insurance market, Zurich has moved to acquire ClearView.


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MBS Insurance acquires Honan Life

Mike Taylor | 24 February 2026Life/risk advice specialist company, MBS Insurance has acquired the life insurance business and team of Honan Insurance.
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AIA raids TAL ranks to build new group offer

Mike Taylor | 29 January 2026AIA Australia has raided the ranks of market-leader TAL as it seeks to increase its presence in the superannuation group life space.
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APRA confirms life insurance, superannuation head replacement

Yasmine Raso | 20 January 2026APRA has confirmed Jane Magill will succeed Carmen Beverley-Smith as Executive Director, Life Insurance, Private Health Insurance and Super.
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Life insurers lack common ground on duty to disclose

Col Fullagar | 19 January 2026Col Fullagar has revealed a new challenge facing advisers - the absence of a consistent reasonable care approach by life insurers.
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Life insurers need to explain double-digit premium increases

Mike Taylor | 16 January 2026Australian life insurance consumers have been the subject of multiple double digit premium increases and insurers should explain why - FAAA.
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APRA’s Life Insurance boss makes immediate exit

Mike Taylor | 12 January 2026APRA Life Insurance, Private Health and Super executive director, Carmen Beverley-Smith, is leaving immediately to take up an industry role.
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Col Fullagar | 19 December 2025Life/risk expert, Col Fullagar takes a look at Internal Dispute Resolution and finds himself with an almost unstoppable urge to VENT!
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Zurich taps UnderwriteMe to launch automated claims platform

Yasmine Raso | 19 December 2025UnderwriteMe has deepened its partnership with Zurich Australia to implement an automated claims process via the launch of its Claims Engine.