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CBUS wants reinforcement of high-risk insurance cover

CBUS wants reinforcement of high-risk insurance cover

CBUS is one of a few funds which hold Dangerous Occupation Exception insurance packages and it wants to reinforce that fact to new members.
Commissions problematic post-LIF says InvestSmart

Commissions problematic post-LIF says InvestSmart

Advice platform InvestSmart has raised the issue of life insurance commissions claiming they remain problematic for clients post-LIF.
AIOFP laments NEOS action freezing InterPrac advisers

AIOFP laments NEOS action freezing InterPrac advisers

First it was the platforms, now insurance platform NEOS Protection has moved to close new business access to InterPrac advisers.
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Income Protection a la Escargot Life

Col Fullagar 14 April 2026 No Comments

Hurry up and wait. Life/risk specialist, Col Fullagar laments the time and inconvenience often involved in dealing with life insurers.

Outsourcing

AIA streamlines insurance cover on retail super transfers

Yasmine Raso 10 April 2026 No Comments

AIA Australia has announced a new solution to simplify insurance cover for advisers and clients transferring to a retail super account.

Data sharing and exchange

TAL, McCrindle launch index to track client sentiment

Binaya Dahal 10 April 2026 No Comments

TAL has announced a partnership with McCrindle to produce annual research that will shape how it engages with customers and partners.

Boycott

AIOFP boss recommends Zurich boycott

Mike Taylor 31 March 2026 5 Comments

The AIOFP has recommended to its members that they boycott Zurich life insurance products until a dispute over policy changes is resolved.

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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.

Workers in suits heading for the exit

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.

Job cuts one in three

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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Unlock your clients’ income potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2026

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An Innovative Retirement Income Solution (IRIS), designed to increase the potential of your clients’ super, delivering the possibility of a higher

US Debt and the Dollar’s Dominance

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As the US budget deficit expands and questions are raised about the future status of the US dollar, what policy levers could help address the challeng

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Private Asset Academy: Unlock the key to the world of private markets

Financial Newswire Contributor 8 April 2026

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Explore nine essential lessons covering market definitions and investment strategies for private markets. Elevate your expertise and earn CPD.

AI and the drivers of future productivity

Financial Newswire Contributor 2 April 2026

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AI’s ability to boost productivity could be game-changing. But what are the pitfalls and opportunities?


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Platform upgrade

BizCover expands PI offering through Zurich deal

Binaya Dahal | 5 March 2026BizCover has entered into a partnership with Zurich Australia to expand its professional indemnity insurance offering.
Feather duster

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

Mike Taylor | 4 March 2026A major life insurer collected medical information from clients with obtaining a valid authority for nearly four years, according to the LCCC.
new appointment

TAL joins cross-industry collab to improve mental health outcomes

Yasmine Raso | 4 March 2026TAL has brought its life insurance expertise to a cross-industry collaboration working to improve mental health income protection claims.
Journeys end

Adviser relationships central to Zurich’s ClearView acquisition

Mike Taylor | 25 February 2026Zurich's acquisition of ClearView Wealth will bring to a close the 16 year journey which saw ClearView grow out the sale of Bupa Life.
Laptop and phone with launch

CFS’ new portal to ease insurance claim process

Binaya Dahal | 25 February 2026Colonial 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 2026In a move which significantly extends its footprint in the advised life insurance market, Zurich has moved to acquire ClearView.
M&A

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.
Man jumping paper boats

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.