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Dean Lombardo wins AFA Excellence in Education Award

MARK STORY  |  TUESDAY, 30 OCT 2012
... (advisers) who have shown outstanding commitment to their studies, and to continuing their ongoing education," said Klipin. Asteron Life executive general manager adviser distribution, Jordan Hawke, expressed extreme pride at sponsoring the AFA Excellence ...

Tyndall appoints head of operations

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2012
... role at Fortis Investment Management Australia. McShane has also held positions with BNP Paribas Securities Services, Asteron and Trust Company as operations manager, and with AEP Energy Services in London as head of operations. Mike Davis, managing ...

Fix churn with watch list: AFA

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2012
... Framework has sparked debate over how the practice of 'churning' should be managed. While a recent survey conducted by Asteron Life showed independent financial planners believed dealer groups and life insurance companies should manage the issue, the ...

Handle churn through dealer groups, don't target advisers

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUL 2012
... churning business rather than punish the entire industry, reveals an opinion survey of independent advisers conducted by Asteron Life. In a submission on the FSC's proposed standards on replacement business for life insurance policies, Asteron Life wrote ...

Guardian Advice adds BT Life to insurer panel

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2012
... Guardian Advice head Simon Harris said the move follows satisfaction with the BT Life distribution team. BT Life joins Asteron Life, AIA, OnePath and CommInsure on the Guardian Advice panel. "We have been working with their distribution team for a number ...

Asteron re-focuses group risk strategy

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUN 2012
Asteron Life has updated its group risk strategy to move focus to the corporate superannuation fund and platform provider market. According to Asteron Life, group risk is an important part of its strategy to build distribution reach and capability in ...

Advisers urged to keep up pressure on FOFA change

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2012
... interests duty, and to further refine the ban of commissions on risk insurance inside super. Life insurance specialist Asteron Life is also urging advisers to continue lobbying local MPs over their concerns, and keep up pressure on the government. "We ...

Asteron Life completes $10m platform upgrade

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 FEB 2012
Asteron Life has continued its product rollout targeting the independent adviser market, with the completion of a $10m technology upgrade to its Asteron Life Complete platform. Jordan Hawke, Asteron Life executive general manager, adviser distribution ...

Asteron Life launches adviser friendly package

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
Life insurance specialist Asteron Life has launched a new insurance package aimed at making life easier for independent financial advisers in the life risk business. Asteron Life Complete includes a simplified income protection range with reduced pricing ...

Suncorp Life combines life risk, super and investments

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2012
... Jordan Hawke will be at the helm of adviser distribution channel, which will drive intermediated distribution including Asteron Life, Guardian Advice, Standard Pacific and channel/dealer support services, the company said. "Being part of the Suncorp ...