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CommInsure launches underwriting platform

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 12 DEC 2011
... Nearly 900,000 members of industry funds CareSuper and HESTA now have access to CommInsure's online application and underwriting platform. CommInsure used learnings from its retail business with the aim of helping members to up their insurance cover ...

MetLife SMS service goes live

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2011
... phones from MetLife's underwriters and claims assessors. "This new initiative complements our recently launched tele-underwriting and tele-assessment claims service, demonstrating MetLife's continued commitment to improving customer service when it comes ...

Zurich launches Android app

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2011
... tablets using the Android platform. The app is an Android version of LifeXpress Mobile, Zurich's quoting and field underwriting app, and contains custom-built tools including the BMI calculator and a blood pressure guide, in order to understand what ...

AMP appoints former AXA heads to merged business

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2011
... financial protection; Robert Bergin, director group risk, formerly AXA head group insurance; Bernadene Gordon, director underwriting and claims policy has moved from her role as AMP head of product proposition for wealth protection products; Gopal Raman ...

Super fund ramps up insurance access

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2011
... the Queensland based super fund for building and construction workers has introduced a new phone based claims and underwriting process to make it easier for its 90,000 members to interact with the fund's insurer. The changes which include customised ...

Boutique focus with new super product: Bendigo Wealth

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2011
... from an existing policy and benefits from key features such as tele-interview services, life events coverage and underwriting and claims tracking facilities. IOOF will be administrator for the product with Sandhurst Trustees acting as the registrable ...

Zurich drops PMAR to speed up cover

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2011
... requirements and ditching compulsory PMAR for death cover, are all part of Zurich's latest insurance upgrade to streamline underwriting for greater adviser flexibility. Zurich has dropped compulsory Practising Medical Attendant's Report (PMAR) for death ...

Insurers want wireless relationship

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2011
... opportunities for insurers over wireless and mobile channels." "The use of mobile technology can also assist in the underwriting and claims processes and thereby make the process of arranging life insurance cover and claiming on a policy easier, simpler ...

AMP embeds AXA management into new structure

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2011
... who will report to AFS managing director Craig Meller, responsible for product administration operations, including underwriting and claims. AMP's financial planning, advice and services division remains unchanged, led by Steven Helmich. Likewise, Andrew ...

TAL continues insurance upgrade

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2011
... product offerings for the corporate market now provide approval-free worldwide cover with no location restrictions, no underwriting loadings premiums and illness included in interim cover. Additionally, permanent employees are provided greater death ...