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Tomorrow belongs to those who hear it coming: ASI

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
... and sunflower oil (Russia and Ukraine product 70% of the world's sunflower oil exports), as shippers can't get insurance to move items in and out of Russian and Ukrainian ports. This was followed by the disruption of fertilizer supplies, so there ...

Queen's honours highlight industry veterans, ESG experts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
... investment sector was awarded in the General Division, as was LeapFrog Investments founder Andrew Kuper. Meanwhile, in the insurance sector, Steadfast founder Robert Kelly was honoured, recognised for his service to the industry and also to the community. ...

Cbus, Hostplus take out customer satisfaction awards

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2022
... physical jobs around Australia, and our products and services are tailored to our members' needs, for example through our insurance cover. "We make hard work pay off with our strong long term returns and our connection to our industries extends into ...

No more changes to risk commissions: ClearView

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2022
... About 67% of financial advisers say they'd stop offering standalone risk advice if there are further changes to life insurance commissions. That's according to a survey conducted by ClearView, which found a further 20% are unsure if they'd continue providing ...

ASIC releases estimate cost recovery levies for 2021/22

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2022
... deposit taking, credit, investment management, super, market infrastructure, market intermediaries, financial advice and insurance sectors.

ASFA, Deloitte recommend group insurance changes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2022
Collaborating to examine the benefits of insurance offered via superannuation, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and Deloitte have made recommendations as to how it could be enhanced. A joint report titled ' The Future of Insurance ...

TAL welcomes new chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2022
... and I wish him and the team all the best for the next phase of TAL's development." Joiner is currently chair of QBE Insurance Group in Australia and New Zealand and independent chair of PEXA. He also sits on the board of Latitude Financial Services. ...

Retirees doing it tough: ASFA

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022
... increasing health costs, with a modest couple having to budget at least $102.27 for healthcare costs weekly. Private health insurance premiums rose on average by 2.7 % from 1 April with some major insurers increasing premiums by more than 3%. Other items ...

Mercy Super awards group insurance mandate

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2022
... process, Zurich has been mandated to provide cover to the $1.5 billion fund's 13,000 members. In naming Zurich as its insurance partner, Mercy Super cited Zurich's strong global brand and innovation, as well as the opportunity to provide a bespoke insurance ...

AFCA adopts user pays funding model

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2022
... 16% of members will see a decrease in total annual fees, 6% will see an increase and overall, 78% will see no change. Insurance members who frequently use the service will incur the highest fees, with 92% of members set to see reduced or the same total ...