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FPA joins IFSA in mental health initiative

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2008
... Association (IFSA), which has long championed the cause and has commissioned studies to find the appropriate rating and underwriting practices to cover people with mental health issues. Among IFSA's findings was that the number of people applying for ...

Zurich launches cadetship program

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2008
... said they would try and work with the cadet to find which division they would like to work in, whether it's in the underwriting, claims or in one of Zurich's investment units.

MLC cuts medical requirements

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2008
... million. "Our extensive analysis of more than 2,000 files confirmed there is a direct relationship between mandatory underwriting limits, the number and type of claims and premium rates," said Tracey Crowe, MLC head of underwriting. "The study clearly ...

Saving Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2008
... drive problems in overseas markets. "The reason why they matter today is because [these] agencies are now basically underwriting all the lending in the US housing market. "The concept of these two entities getting into trouble or potentially failing... ...

AIG takes group insurance online

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 1 SEP 2008
... workload and increase the number of applications that can be instantly approved. The eForm gathers all the mandatory underwriting required by AIG Life during the initial application for cover by a member. The firm's members are able to 'save' at any ...

Barclays UK takes life insurance online

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2008
... said. "The catalyst comes with the adviser. Particularly in the complex areas, there is the paper trail, there is underwriting and they need to know your medical history."

Life insurance made easy: AIG

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 4 AUG 2008
... Wanted - 2,200 advisers looking to boost clients' life cover with only a signed declaration of good health as the solo underwriting requirement. AIG Life last week unveilled a six-week promotional campaign targeting 2,200 financial advisers to increase ...

IUS hires ex-Tower manager

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JUL 2008
Australian insurance provider, International Underwriting Services (IUS) has appointed Stuart Rowe as manager - planning and business development. Rowe was recruited from Tower Australia where he held the role of manager, corporate markets. Rowe has ...

Insurers slow on green IT

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2008
... traditionally been a strong advocate for combating climate change, with many developing eco-friendly products and underwriting alternative energy projects. But it's no longer enough, says Datamonitor. "An IT strategy that weighs performance above the ...

Macq Life imports underwriting and claims head

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 14 JUL 2008
Macquarie Life appointed Sally Phillips as head of underwriting and claims. Previously, Phillips founded one of South Africa's top five life insurance firm's, Discovery Life, and held the role of chief medical officer and head of underwriting within ...