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WTW appoints head of due diligence, and private equity Australasia M&A

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2022
... play a key role in further building WTW's private equity capabilities," he explained. "Through such activities as insurance due diligence, integration and 100-day plans, Sarah will assist private equity clients throughout their investment lifecycle ...

TWUSUPER adds fee to combat cross subsidisation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2022
The super fund will begin charging insured members an administration fee to make costs fairer for those without insurance. From August 1, TWUSUPER members with insurance cover will be charged 3% of their gross insurance premiums each month as a separate ...

Frank Casarotti gives his notice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2022
... in distribution for Colonial First State. His career dates back to 1979 when he started working at Australian Eagle Insurance Group, another employer whom he stayed with for more than a decade. In a statement, he said the decision to retire is a reflection ...

Dodge volatility, invest in global equities: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2022
... provision for bad loans will increase, but it's coming off very low levels and thus we will see some normalisation." "Insurance companies look relatively attractive, he added, and some technology stocks present an opportunity - but they must have strong ...

MLC Life appoints chief risk officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2022
... previously served as Zurich Financial Services' risk chief, overseeing all elements of the business including life insurance and superannuation. "I'm delighted to welcome Jane to MLC Life Insurance. She is a seasoned and experienced chief risk ...

CareSuper grows leadership team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2022
... leading the digital, engagement and customer experience functions of the fund, including member communication, education, insurance, and advice. It's a new role for the fund's leadership team, with CareSuper chief executive Julie Lander explaining that ...

MLC Life enhances income product range

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2022
MLC Life Insurance has made improvements to its Income Assure and Income Assure+ products following adviser feedback. As a response to cost-of-living pressures, MLC has afforded customers the option to 'inflation proof' their cover to ensure ...

AMP completes Resolution Life divestment

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2022
... are in the final stages of executing." As previously reported by Financial Standard, AMP began its exit of the life insurance business last year flagging that it would divest the company's $524 million stake in Resolution Life. As part of this divestment ...

AMP wants life insurance caps raised, fees lowered

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2022
AMP has called for the federal government to review life insurance model fees and caps placed on financial advisers, warning the current climate will lead to an underinsured population. The wealth manager picked at old wounds in its submission to the ...

ASIC releases CCIV guidelines

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
... issues raised related to "Australian financial services (AFS) licence or variation applications for corporate directors, insurance arrangements for corporate directors, and financial resource requirements for licensees that are corporate directors and ...