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Smaller funds don't need to merge: legalsuper CEO

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2014
... a good deal on its group insurance. "Despite many super funds recently announcing significant increases in insurance premiums for life & TPD insurance, legalsuper has successfully secured for its members a three year freeze on insurance premiums," he ...

AustralianSuper insurance premiums to rise by 35%

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2014
AustralianSuper will substantially increase its death and total and permanent disablement (TPD) insurance premiums due to rising policy costs. The 35% price hike is due to come in at the end of March and was confirmed by AustralianSuper group executive ...

AMP launches new corporate super offering

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2014
... first rate superannuation solution with flexible features, including an option for employers to pay employees insurance premiums and a diversified range of investment options. "AMP recognises the importance of the middle market as a growth engine for ...

APRA to scrutinise group insurance risk

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2014
... in group insurance arrangements. His comments come after a spike in claims has significantly pushed up group insurance premiums. Brunner also said APRA would be carrying out a thematic review of conflicts of interest. "We've identified areas where we ...

Guardian lowers PI insurance premiums for planners

ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2014
... professional sustainable advice, Guardian Advice and Suncorp Financial Planning are set to lower professional insurance premiums for its planners. Guardian Advice also plans to create accreditation that will certify adviser professionalism and commitment ...

Niche funds have their advantages: legalsuper CEO

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2014
Industry super fund legalsuper's recently-negotiated three-year freeze on insurance premiums was only possible because of the fund's niche status, according to legalsuper chief executive Andrew Proebstl. At a time when most super funds are facing hikes ...

APRA issues warning on group risk

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 13 JAN 2014
... nearing exhaustion as it now seems that trustees are redirecting their attention to the impact that the cost of insurance premiums are having on members' retirement benefits, particularly as prices increase," APRA said the report. In a veiled warning ...

FSS increases insurance premiums

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2013
First State Super has announced a significant increase in premiums in response to rising concerns that fundamentals in the insurance sector are experiencing a major correction. The price increase to the fund's primary insurance category, the white collar ...

Rice Warner warns of massive TPD underinsurance

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2013
... replaces, the need for life insurance cover," he said. Rice Warner expressed concerns that, thanks to rising group insurance premiums resulting from negative claims experience through super funds, many people may decide that life and TPD insurance is ...

Madison appoints general manager

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2013
... Canberra, South Australia and Victoria. It also has almost $3 billion in funds under management and recurring insurance premiums in excess of $50 million.