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CBA board ignored key issues in deciding executive pay

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 NOV 2018
... insurance and its violation of anti-terrorism and money laundering laws. CBA's group chief risk officer of the time David Cohen failed to mention the last three events in his letter to the risk committee as he provided input to deciding the executives' ...

BTFG enhances life cover application process, waives fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2018
... application process and making applying for life insurance easier and more efficient," BTFG head of product, life insurance Kim Cohen said. Coinciding with the enhancements, BT has waived all Protection Plan policy fees applied on lump sum cover for ...

Freedom drops chief, slashes workforce

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 OCT 2018
... left the company effective immediately and more than half of its workforce is being made redundant. Chief executive Keith Cohen, who has been at the helm for nearly nine years, will be replaced by chief operating officer Craig Orton, who joined in February. ...

BT overhauls life cover limits and definitions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
... income product by removing medical tests when applying for up to $15,000 a month. BT head of product, life insurance Kim Cohen said: "At BT, we're committed to reviewing our products to ensure that our offer includes the most up-to-date and relevant ...

CBA restructures executive leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 JUN 2018
... executive lineup following the announcement of plans to demerge its wealth management business. Current chief risk officer David Cohen has been promoted to deputy chief executive, charged with leading the demerger of the CFS Group including Colonial ...

Freedom acquires bank insurance arm

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 APR 2018
... while the balance combines $10 million cash and $20 million in new debt. FIG chief executive and managing director Keith Cohen said acquiring St Andrew's was a unique opportunity to expand manufacturing and distribution, while establishing underwriting ...

Chief economist update: Trump trumps Brexit

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 10 APR 2018
... Trump/Stormy Daniels alleged dalliance, or the alleged Trump/FBI raid on the offices of Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen... but whatever it is, it had diverted investor attention away from Brexit. For sure, Britain would be dragged into a trade ...

Former Suncorp executive joins Freedom Insurance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2018
... Direct Hong Kong, a subsidiary of ESG Reinsurance. His role at Freedom will report directly to managing director, Keith Cohen, and will oversee the company's marketing, operations, sales, and new projects. Cohen said Orton brings a wealth of knowledge ...

Freedom Insurance sells stake in NobleOak

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... well as an administration fee for continuing to administer the book. Freedom Insurance Group chief executive officer Keith Cohen said he was delighted with the outcome of the transaction. "Our initial investment in NobelOak supported our ability to grow ...

Freedom Insurance flags acquisition

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... Wealth Advisers business grew 15% to $6.1 million. In addition to sales growth, chief executive and managing director Keith Cohen said the strong performance was a result of in-force premiums, declining lead generation costs and customer retention. This ...