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Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... out in practice." Laughlin served as deputy chair and a member of APRA between 2010 and 2015. Bhana's background spans insurance, banking and superannuation, while Helenius, a veteran actuary and former investment banking executive. Laughlin added: "We ...

AZ NGA appoints chief people and tech officers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... strategy, establish product governance and oversight framework, and strengthen relationships with key investment, life insurance and platform partners. Nesbitt, Choi La Rosa and Gellett will all report to Nathan Jacobsen, AZ NGA's recently appointed ...

CALI seeks life insurers exemption from lead generation ban

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) said it will argue a strong case for exemption for life insurance lead generation to not be swept up into a blanket ban designed to address misconduct in other parts of the financial system. The government ...

Treasury releases adverse genetic test results ban draft regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
Treasury is seeking feedback on draft regulations that ban the use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance, which come into effect on October 8. The draft regulations under Insurance Contracts Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life ...

TAL appoints two new board members

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
... Group and Citibank. "I am honoured to join the TAL board at such an exciting time for the business and for the life insurance industry more broadly," she said. "TAL's commitment to protecting Australians and supporting them and their families when ...

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
... Otivo said, delivering personalised advice on superannuation, retirement, mortgages, debt, ETF investing and personal insurance through a plain-language chat interface. Further, recommendations are subject to all regulatory compliance that apply to human ...

M&G new hire to bolster Australian insto ties

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
... landscape." M&G has customers in the UK, Europe, the Americas and Asia, including individual savers and investors, life insurance policy holders and pension scheme members.

AFCA to update rules on new genetic testing laws

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... is proposing to amend its rules in preparation for recent legislative changes on genetic testing protections in life insurance. Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Bill 2025 passed both houses of ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... balance sheet is also healthy, underscoring consumer confidence. "Money is now being spent on long-term savings through insurance companies, financial products, and dividend funds," he says. Consumption is estimated to growing at 4% to 5%, he adds, noting ...

Old settings for TPD 'no longer fit': APRA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
APRA executive director of superannuation, life and private health insurance Jane Magill said total and permanent disability insurance (TPD) in its current form is being tested by the sharp rise in mental health claims. Speaking at the All Actuaries ...
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