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Reporting season reveals insurance black spots

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2013
... professionals think. The current reporting season reveals that many otherwise strong institutions are being dragged down by the insurance components of their businesses, while insurers (and reinsurers) flounder. AMP, having warned investors back in May ...

Global firm mulls Aussie advice market

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
... Australia and is considering the possibility of expanding. The firm's Employee Benefits division advises companies on group insurance for its employees, retail and corporate superannuation and global mobility. But since it set up a financial planning ...

Suncorp Life set for overhaul after 76% profit plunge

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
... $20 million. "There is a significant opportunity for Suncorp Life Australia and New Zealand to capitalise from under-insurance and impetus for structural change," the company said when it delivered its yearly results. Suncorp group reported a net profit ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
... index futures contract was down 41 points at 5,038. No major economic news is expected on Thursday. In equities news, Insurance Australia Group, Seven West Media, Echo Entertainment, Pacific Brands, Origin Energy, Fortescue Metals Group, Fairfax Media ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013
... tapering takes place are the big driver for the global economy," he said. As earnings season continues, banking and insurance group Suncorp posted a net profit of $491 million for the 2012/13 financial year, down from $724 million for the previous year. ...

Austock Life appoints former senior BT executive

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013
... distribution teams expansion to a national footprint in response to increasing Financial Adviser awareness and demand of our insurance bond master platform and its strategy-wrap of financial, tax and estate planning applications."

NAB Wealth flat as bank's profit rises 2%

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013
... billion in its latest quarterly update. The bank followed AMP and ANZ in expressing concern about the performance of its insurance business which suffered from higher claims across the board, partially offset by lower disability claims. The Investment ...

Investment income fuels life insurance sector

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013
Life insurance industry figures released today by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) paint a picture of a robust industry albeit one preparing for some adjustment. In its June 2013 life insurance statistics report the regulator has ...

ANZ profit, wealth FUM up despite insurance concerns

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013
... rose 6% with in-force premiums up 7%. In line with AMP, which reported yesterday, ANZ highlighted some weakness in its insurance business with lapse rates described as 'above trend'. The bank also said it would continue to tightly manage expenses as ...

Uncertainty stinks

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013