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ASIC advocates linking life sales pay to compliance

ASIC advocates linking life sales pay to compliance

ASIC has written to life insurers urging the need for further improvements in direct sales practices, including linking pay to compliance.
CALI appoints Peter Kell to spearhead life insurance code review

CALI appoints Peter Kell to spearhead life insurance code review

CALI has appointed former ASIC deputy chair, Peter Kell, to conduct an independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice.
Resolution Life execs to remain with merger end product

Resolution Life execs to remain with merger end product

The current CFO and CRO of Resolution Life Australasia are set to continue in these roles for the resultant merged life insurance entity.
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CALI female adviser grant program returns for third year

Yasmine Raso 9 September 2025 No Comments

The grant program supporting women risk advisers run by CALI, reCALIbrate, has returned for a third time this year.

Brand

Acenda caps off transformative period with new campaign

Yasmine Raso 4 September 2025 No Comments

Ahead of the expected finalisation of the merger between Acendaand Resolution Life Australasia, the former has launched a new brand platform.

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NobleOak backs itself on direct life

Mike Taylor 1 September 2025 No Comments

Life insurer, NobleOak, is touting itself as Australia’s fastest-growing direct life insurer and is aiming to grow the channel further.

Unlocking the Future: How Innovation at Acenda will Empower Australia’s Life Insurance Advisers

Content Partnership 1 September 2025 No Comments

Australian advisers have borne significant challenges in recent years, with stricter regulations, escalating operating costs and commission caps,

CALI joins national group urging Govt for action on mental health

Yasmine Raso 18 August 2025 No Comments

CALI has appeared as a signatory on an open letter to the Treasurer urging the government to address Australia’s mental health crisis.

Managed services

Acenda inks new deal for ‘end-to-end’ digital life insurance solution

Yasmine Raso 12 August 2025 No Comments

Acenda has secured a new deal with UnderwriteMe to launch a fully digital integrated underwriting process.

Closing the underinsurance gap with next-gen underwriting tech

Content Partnership 11 August 2025 One Comment

Today, service expectations run in real-time. A pair of trainers, groceries, even a new couch can arrive within hours of a click.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Retirees need to dial down risk and focus on income

Financial Newswire Contributor 8 September 2025

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Big losses near retirement can be a big problem for retirees. See how higher income, like in IML’s new active ETF (ASX:EQIN) can reduce this risk.

Essential roles your bond portfolio could play

Financial Newswire Contributor 23 June 2025

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In moments of uncertainty, it is important to stop and reflect on the basic role of fixed income in a portfolio…

Power your growth with smarter registry solutions

Financial Newswire Contributor 19 June 2025

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In a shifting market, growth starts with operational strength. Find out how the right transfer agency partner drives better experiences and outcomes.

Personal Medical Attendant Reports: Simpler, smarter, faster – now digital with Acenda 

Financial Newswire Contributor 2 June 2025

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Acenda has launched digital PMARs – an Australian life insurance industry first – setting a new benchmark in underwriting efficiency.  


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Personal Medical Attendant Reports: Overcoming life insurers’ biggest administrative headache

Content Partnership | 4 August 2025Doctors seldom – if ever – become doctors to shuffle papers. Yet every day, clinicians are inundated with administrative tasks that rob them of...
genetic testing

CALI urges Govt to act on genetic testing legislation

Yasmine Raso | 31 July 2025CALI accepted the Government's recommitment to introducing legislation to ban the use of genetic test results in life insurance underwriting.
Young investors show ambition but also overconfidence

CALI urges for reforms to bridge advice gap for young Australians

Yasmine Raso | 23 July 2025New research from CALI says more young Australians are turning to informal sources for help due to limited access to professional advice.
New appointment

AIA Australia appoints new risk chief

Yasmine Raso | 18 July 2025AIA Australia has announced seasoned risk management and regulation executive, Susan Looi, as its new Chief Risk Officer.
Partnership model

Insignia, TAL and Challenger partner in major retirement push

Mike Taylor | 16 July 2025Barely a month after TAL's parent announced a significant stake in Challenger Limited the two companies are partnering with Insignia.

Mental health tops TPD claim causes, doubles pay-outs in 5 years

Yasmine Raso | 14 July 2025New research from CALI found mental health is the top reason behind TPD claims, with insurers forking out $2.2 billion in payments in 2024.
Insurance policy dates

WANNA DATE …………..?

Col Fullagar | 8 July 2025Financial Newswire's Life/Risk expert, Col Fullagar examines recent decisions in which dates proved to be the critical factor.
Lending to an SME

Acenda selects new insurance inside super trustee

Yasmine Raso | 3 July 2025Australian life insurer, Acenda, has appointed Equity Trustees as its new trustee for holders of life insurance policies inside super.