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SuperFriend code improves insurance

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2009
... accredited industry training modules for case managers and staff; and encouragement of greater usage of IFSA approved underwriting forms.

FSP reviews insurer line up

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2009
... CommInsure, ING, Tower and Zurich. Each of the providers are assessed by advisers on a range of factors including underwriting, new policy processing, claims process, electronic capability and technical service and support. "The review is a very important ...

Aviva adds DST technology

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2009
... to automate a number of its processes. The technology was used in Aviva's call centre and new business, claims and underwriting business divisions. AWD was implemented into the business in August. "The AWD architecture fits clearly into our business ...

Tower taps UK trends to upgrade insurance

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2009
... improved version of its Accelerate service which was launched two years ago - on 1 November. It features a more refined underwriting solution, faster processing times and the choice for online or paper-based processes for advisers - upgrades underpinned ...

OAMPS signs on Money Solutions

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2009
... services to markets across Australia and the UK. The group counts financial services, insurance broking, specialist underwriting and premium funding among its areas of expertise.

Macquarie buys investment bank FPK

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2009
... America and Europe. "We plan to develop and grow FPK's valued specialist research, execution and advice and build their underwriting capacity," said Bishop. "The combination will take our combined FIG research offering to 765 stocks globally and double ...

Tower to upgrade Accelerate platform

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2009
... Tower's new insurance platform. Accelerated Protection also combines three existing products, and provides an upgraded underwriting solution for advisers. The first phase of the launch begins in Newcastle on 13 October, followed by Parramatta (14 October) ...

Aviva launches insurance 'mylink'

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2009
Aviva has introduced a new feature to its online underwriting platform Riskfirst that will help people who are applying for insurance cover file their "personal statement" online. The new facility, called Riskfirst mylink, will allow people who are ...

MLC wins Sisters of Mercy mandate

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2009
... to the age of 70 years old and offer an opt-in window for existing members to gain income protection cover without underwriting. In the 12 months to June 2009, MLC Group Insurance has grown by 19.5 per cent and now manages more than $200m in insurance ...

Zurich signs on to XPLAN Risk Researcher

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2009
... into insurer systems so that the adviser is simply a click away from starting the application process or even the underwriting process" said head of IRESS Research Services, Louie Dimovski.