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Higher premiums a problem, not a trend: AFA

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 SEP 2021
... said. "But the current existing product, when it becomes a closed pool, is going to deteriorate." TAL chief executive Brett Clark shared similar views and said there has been no joy for anyone with premium increases. "It erodes confidence in the most ...

Westpac sells life insurance unit

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 AUG 2021
... took over Suncorp's Asteron Life in 2018 for about $725 million. TAL group chief executive and managing director Brett Clark said this acquisition confirms TAL's and Dai-ichi Life's strong commitment to the Australian life insurance market ...

Life industry to launch framework

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 APR 2021
... sustainability; products and services; and law and regulation with all underwriting professionals by 2024. TAL chief executive Brett Clark said the framework will enhance existing skills in the industry and set a minimum standard. "This Professional ...

Insurers must shape up on mental health: TAL

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020
... way we are designing products, addressing support, and delivering prevention initiatives," TAL Group chief executive Brett Clark said. "The importance of maintaining mental health has been brought into sharp focus over the last year, as evidenced by ...

Level premiums to remain

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
... premium contracts for fixed terms in nature and that will become more of the norm," McCormack said. TAL chief executive Brett Clark said in some ways insurance businesses work better with level premiums but Australia in unique in its uptake and reliance. ...

Hume calls out ERS fake news

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2020
... within super is a good start but there's more that can be done," Hume replied. In the next session, TAL chief executive Brett Clark, AIA chief executive Damien Mu and MLC Insurance chief life insurance officer Sean McCormack discussed the life insurance ...

FSC appoints four to board

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2020
... leaders, including MLC Wealth chief executive Geoff Lloyd, Mercer chief executive David Bryant, TAL Group chief executive Brett Clark, AIA chief executive Damien Mu, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank head of wealth Paul Rohan, Challenger chief financial officer ...

TAL shuffles leadership amid restructure

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 12 NOV 2019
... customers, "particularly around claims" was critical to its ability to deliver in both business arms. TAL chief executive Brett Clark said it was important for the firm's business structure to reflect the importance of the markets it operates in. ...

Life insurance leaders fear for industry

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2019
... National Conference, Zurich chief distribution officer Kristine Brooks, TAL group chief executive and managing director Brett Clark, MLC chief executive David Hackett and AIA chief executive Damien Mu discussed the future affordability of life insurance ...

Super fund names new life insurer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 MAY 2019
... possible cover for its members, a process which began in September 2018. TAL group chief executive and managing director Brett Clark said: "We look forward to working with LGIAsuper to provide tailored, value for money insurance solutions and supporting ...