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APRA life/risk data short on death benefit detail

APRA life/risk data short on death benefit detail

The latest APRA data covering life insurance claims has not named or shamed the super funds who have fallen short on death benefits.
A not so fairytale of two life insurers

A not so fairytale of two life insurers

Financial Newswire's life/risk expert, Col Fullagar tells the tale of how Princess Partial bested the evil CEO, King Ka Ching on TPD.
ASIC sues Hollard over claims handling failure

ASIC sues Hollard over claims handling failure

ASIC is continuing its crack-down on insurance claims handling, this time initiating action against general insurer, Hollard.

TAL takes 15.1% of Challenger

Mike Taylor 7 April 2025 2 Comments

Major life insurer TAL, owned by Dai Ichi Life, has taken a 15.1% stake in Challenger in a move seen as lifting its annuities reach.

Integrity, ethics, honesty, respect

Claims management bullying – Part 2

Col Fullagar 7 April 2025 One Comment

Bullying comes in all shapes and sizes and can be particularly insidious when people make life/risk claims, as Col Fullagar explains.

Gloved hands genetic testing

10% of insurance inside super underwritten

Mike Taylor 25 March 2025 No Comments

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

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.

Ripped paper with Life Insurance written on it

Insurance inside super under threat – Mercer

Mike Taylor 21 March 2025 4 Comments

The impact of governance policies have contributed to placing insurance inside superannuation under threat, according to Mercer.

Gloved hands genetic testing

Will group life trump adverse genetic testing?

Mike Taylor 20 March 2025 One Comment

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

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.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Trade, tariffs, and the market response

Financial Newswire Contributor 21 April 2025

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Global markets have been rattled following proposed tariff implementations. Fidelity experts weigh in across asset classes and lay out their thinking

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.


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

Yasmine Raso | 5 March 2025New 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 2025New 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 2025The 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 2025Life 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 2025TAL 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 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.