Consumers still as confused as ever about risk insurance
/Recent research shows that consumers are still bewildered by insurance cover, and have no idea what they can and can't get cover for from their superannuation.
Read MoreAIOFP and AFA seek clawback amendments
/AIOFP and AFA have submitted proposals asking the federal government to amend the clawback timeframe that has been laid out for advisers providing risk products to clients.
Read MoreWomen over 45 twice as likely to be disabled from illness
/Insured women aged 45 are nearly twice as likely than men the same age to suffer disability derived from sickness, says new research from the FSC and KPMG.
Read MoreFrydenberg suggests 60% on hybrid commission structures
/The latest life insurance reform proposal has been released by the Assistant Treasurer.
Read MoreAIA Australia launch enhancements to Priority Protection
/AIA Australia’s enhancements to its Priority Protection range include a new option for business owners who want to top up their cover without being medically assessed.
Read MoreShould risk insurance be taken off its pedestal?
/In a trendy move, Findex Group is pushing away from hybrid commission models and into the fee-for-service model for all risk advice as of 1 July 2015. This change applies to Findex and Centric Wealth, with Crowe Horwath also set to change in the near future.
Read MoreNAB awarded reinsurance mandate
/National Australia Bank (NAB) has entered into an agreement with a large unnamed international insurer for just over a fifth of its in-force retail insurance book, with the deal approved by APRA.
Read MoreZurich launches new quoting platform
/Zurich has unveiled a new life insurance quoting and application platform designed to save advisers time and effort.
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