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FSC awards life insurance standouts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
The Financial Services Council recognised the best and brightest in the life insurance industry overnight at a gala dinner in Sydney. AIA head of retail risk, optimisation and compliance Kathleen Williams received the Young Achiever Award at the FSC ...

Insurers: beware the double-edged sword of genetic testing

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
While genome sequencing can provide numerous benefits for life insurance consumers, the fear of Gattaca-style "genetic discrimination" carries its own risks for the industry. Speaking at the 2017 Financial Services Council Life Insurance Conference ...

Life code needs work: ASIC

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
The Life Insurance Code of Practice should be expanded, according to ASIC deputy chair Peter Kell. Speaking on a panel at the 2017 Financial Services Council Life Insurance Conference in Sydney, Kell said that there is still "an enormous amount to be ...

Advisers to consult on ASIC's behalf

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
... emerging trends, including those directly impacting advisers. The committee comprises advisers specialising in investment, insurance, superannuation, self-managed superannuation funds and digital advice. "ASIC has extensive engagement with participants ...

Deadline looming for adviser tax registration

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
... experience to provide tax advice in the context of financial advice, as well as the ability to meet professional indemnity insurance requirements. If an applicant's registration is approved, they will be registered for at least three years from the day ...

Adviser cybercrime insurance launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2017
Adviser Ratings and a global insurance and risk management provider are launching an insurance policy aiming to protect advisers against cybercrime. Financial advisers registered on the Adviser Ratings platform will be eligible to take out cyber liability ...

Super trustees need better vigilance: APRA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
... was continuing to consider the claims handling issues associated with CommInsure, and the sustainability of group life insurance within the superannuation industry. Rowell highlighted other areas of concern for the industry including a lack of discipline ...

Finance and insurance job market strengthens

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
Recruitment firm Robert Half believes the demand for finance and insurance professionals is forecast to grow in 2017. Based on the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the finance and insurance sector added 850 roles between November ...

Panorama fortifies BTFG adviser market

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... Panorama provides advisers and investors complete end-to-end solutions across investments, superannuation, SMSFs and insurance products. BTFG general manager of platforms and investments John Shuttleworth said the "massive simplification project" will ...

BTFG announces giant Panorama leap

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2017
... adviser and licensed accountant distribution network. Chief executive Brad Cooper also sees further growth in the life insurance market with BTFG able to further capitalise on its established relationship with Westpac. Currently 4.8% of Westpac customers ...