Zurich introduces ‘Continuous Care’ TPD option

Zurich introduces ‘Continuous Care’ TPD option

Major insurer, Zurich Financial Australia has launched a new 'Continuous Care' TPD option to cover severe accident or illness.
The double-edged sword of adviser duty

The double-edged sword of adviser duty

Financial Newswire's life/risk guru, Col Fullagar, examines the conundrums facing advisers around client disclosures in life underwriting.
Research confirms inaccessibility of life/risk advice

Research confirms inaccessibility of life/risk advice

Australian workers have a high level of trust in financial advisers when it comes to life/risk advice but find it difficult to access.
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CALI announces ReCALIbrate grant recipients

Yasmine Raso 9 October 2024 No Comments

The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has announced the five recipients of this year’s edition of its annual reCALIbrate program.

Integrity, ethics, honesty, respect

RESPECT …………..

Col Fullagar 26 September 2024 No Comments

Financial Newswire’s life/risk expert, Col Fullagar, makes clear why respect is a vital part of the life claims equation.

CALI signs inaugural Life Partner

CALI signs up AI insurtech as first ‘Life Partner’

Patrick Buncsi 20 September 2024 No Comments

The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has confirmed EvolutionIQ, an AI specialist insurtech, as its inaugural ‘Life Partner’.

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Genetic testing in life underwriting issue finally resolved

Mike Taylor 12 September 2024 One Comment

After more than a decade of wrangling and debate the Govt has moved to ban the use of adverse genetic testing in life underwriting.

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MLC Life secures new executive appointments

Yasmine Raso 11 September 2024 No Comments

MLC Life has filled two exec roles, Gerard Kerr as Chief Executive Individual Business and Jane McGovern as Chief Customer and Strategy Officer.

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Zurich risk arm opens dedicated cyber division, appoints cyber chief

Patrick Buncsi 9 September 2024 No Comments

Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) announced the launch of a dedicated cyber risk division for its Australian business.

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Zurich appoints new regional chief risk officer

Yasmine Raso 5 September 2024 No Comments

Zurich has secured a new Chief Risk Officer for ANZ after Jaimie Sach announced his retirement, with David Wainwright stepping into the role.


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Aussie credit stacks up

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2024

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Western Asset believes that Australian credit is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn how the inclusion of “plus” sectors into the asset mix can im

Fixed income markets: When the stars align

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2024

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Fixed income markets offer compelling investment opportunities alongside continued lower inflation and central banks entering the easing cycle.

Reporting season podcast: temper your enthusiasm (slightly)

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2024

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Companies tempered growth promises heading into 2025. Explore encouraging economic indicators and stocks we think have earnings growth potential.

Quoting in the MLC Life Insurance Adviser Portal is now easier and faster than ever 

Financial Newswire Contributor 30 August 2024

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Discover how to get a quote quicker than a cup of coffee. 


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The double-edged sword of adviser duty

Col Fullagar | 9 September 2024Financial Newswire's life/risk guru, Col Fullagar, examines the conundrums facing advisers around client disclosures in life underwriting.
Dan Elliot

Zurich risk arm opens dedicated cyber division, appoints cyber chief

Patrick Buncsi | 9 September 2024Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) announced the launch of a dedicated cyber risk division for its Australian business.
Senior leadership appointment

Zurich appoints new regional chief risk officer

Yasmine Raso | 5 September 2024Zurich has secured a new Chief Risk Officer for ANZ after Jaimie Sach announced his retirement, with David Wainwright stepping into the role.
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CALI continues grant program for women risk advisers

Yasmine Raso | 26 August 2024The reCALIbrate program run by CALI has returned in 2024, with applications now open for eligible women financial risk advisers.
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Research confirms inaccessibility of life/risk advice

Mike Taylor | 13 August 2024Australian workers have a high level of trust in financial advisers when it comes to life/risk advice but find it difficult to access.
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Allianz Retire joins CALI

Mike Taylor | 30 July 2024The Council of Australian Life Insurers has grown to 20 full members inside two years with Allianz Retire+ signing on.
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TAL secures Macgregor’s successor after CEO move

Yasmine Raso | 30 July 2024Australian life insurer, TAL, has filled the soon-to-be vacant Chief Executive - Individual Life role with the appointment of Gavin Teichner. 
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MetLife makes EOFY changes to flagship Protect products

Yasmine Raso | 11 July 2024MetLife Australia has made several changes to its flagship Protect and Protect Super products that have been backdated to 30 June.