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Full steam ahead for MySuper

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 25 OCT 2010
... fees and commissions in relation to retail product distribution and advice by planners, removal of commissions in group insurance, and a single investment strategy set by the trustee. Thse products will also be able to accept all types of super contributions. ...

Russell upgrades insurance

NEWS RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2010
... calculates how much insurance a member will need on the basis of age, income, dependents and marital status. "Group insurance within super has a number of benefits; it's tax advantaged, it is generally provided without the need for medical history, it ...

MLC Insurance on the hunt for new EGM

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 14 SEP 2010
... Australia Bank. This follows news that Hagger moves to corporate affairs while Andrew Howard, general manager in group insurance become acting executive general manager while the group look for a replacement. Howard has been with MLC since 2002 within ...

MetLife appoints insto distribution head

MEDIA RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 13 SEP 2010
... revenue growth over three years, according to a press statement. "Peter will lead the team to achieve overall group insurance growth," said Eric Reisenwitz, chief marketing and distribution officer for MetLife in Australia. Jonathan Kelly, currently ...

AIA not for sale

MEDIA RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 13 SEP 2010
... believe they will realise their full potential in this market with a continued and dedicated investment in the group insurance, independent financial advisers (IFA), partner distribution and direct channels," he said.

Group insurance gets own apps

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 9 SEP 2010
Insurer AIA Australia paves way for more tech-related improvements in group insurance after launching a life insurance online application called LIFEapp and, later this year, an online claims application called eClaims. LIFEapp is an online tool for ...

AIA ranks as best insurance brand

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 6 SEP 2010
... in force, a distribution force of more than 300,000 agents across the region and more than 100,000 accounts in group insurance. AIA in Australia adopted the brand name in June last year, replacing the name 'AIG', as part of the group's plan towards becoming ...

Insurance industry on hiring spree

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2010
... underwriting, valuation and pricing specialists are hot on recruiters' lists. "There is also a real shortage in group insurance as this area is booming and there is a very small talent pool to draw from," he said. But the story is not as compelling for ...

MySuper gets Government tick

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 2 AUG 2010
... fees and commissions in relation to retail product distribution and advice by planners, removal of commissions in group insurance, and a single investment strategy set by the trustee. MySuper products will also be able to accept all types of super contributions ...

AIA moves to integrate retail offering

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2010
... addition, unlike many insurance offerings available through the platform, Platform Investor Protect is not based on a group insurance arrangement, said the insurer. AIA expects the service to appeal to planners who have indicated they would be keen to ...