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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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Cost-of-living sees life insurance become collateral damage

Yasmine Raso 29 January 2025 2 Comments

Sentiment towards life insurance has shifted from asset to liability amid rising interest rates, cost-of-living expenses and demographic changes.

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AIA Australia retains CFS group insurance mandate

Staff Writer 13 December 2024 No Comments

At 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 2024 One Comment

The 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 2024 One Comment

In 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 2024 4 Comments

APRA has been asked whether some superannuation funds have disadvantaged members by using inappropriate default settings on life/TPD cover.

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TAL confirms upswing in paid claim benefits due to mental health

Yasmine Raso 10 December 2024 One Comment

The 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 2024 One Comment

New 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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Financial Newswire Contributor 1 February 2025

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2025 is shaping up as another good year for Australian investors. Explore key trends and insights set to shape the investment landscape

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Our watch list of winners for the next decade

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 December 2024

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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.


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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.
insurance

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.
AIA wellness mental health

AIA offers virtual psychology, mental health services for customers

Yasmine Raso | 28 November 2024AIA 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 2024Financial Newswire's life/risk expert, Col Fullagar makes some helpful suggestions about wrangling clients ahead of insurance reviews.
Income protection insurance

IP Insurance for the financially evolving client

Col Fullagar | 4 November 2024Financial Newswire's life/risk specialist, Col Fullagar explains the intricacies surrounding Income Protection Insurance.