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Government confirms ban on commissions

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2011
... On these grounds and as of July 1 2012, planners will only be able to accept payment for sales of products on general insurance and life cover outside of superannuation. The Government will ban financial services licensees from accepting volume-based ...

Second tranche of FOFA well received: industry

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2011
... financial advice and provide a better outcome for all consumers," while also supporting the Government's decision not to ban insurance commissions inside superannuation. However, the FPA said there remained some uncertainty including the resolution on ...

Zurich drops PMAR to speed up cover

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2011
... trauma upgrades, financial requirements and ditching compulsory PMAR for death cover, are all part of Zurich's latest insurance upgrade to streamline underwriting for greater adviser flexibility. Zurich has dropped compulsory Practising Medical Attendant's ...

Legal threats loom over poor SMSF advice

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2011
Some financial advisers and accountants that call themselves 'SMSF specialists' are ill-equipped to adequately advise on running a self-managed super fund - making them prime targets for litigation and causing reputational damage to the SMSF sector. ...

Aviva's online backlash to new campaign sparks retreat

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2011
UK insurance behemoth, Aviva, may need to protect its own brand after a social media storm raged in response to its new sponsorship adverts dominating a popular television program. Aviva promised an innovative range of ads or 'idents' to accompany the ...

AXA introduces split insurance premiums

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2011
AXA Australia has upgraded its Elevate insurance product with a particular focus on longevity risk and delivering cover to those working beyond the age of 65. AXA Elevate will now provide level premiums to age 70 for life, total and permanent disability ...

Zurich launches adviser iPad app

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2011
Advisers will now be able to access Zurich's insurance offerings through an iPad app launched today as the group continues to develop its fully formed insurance offering. The iRisk Adviser App allows advisers to conduct on-the-spot insurance needs analyses ...

Suncorp Life appoints new risk head

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2011
... manager for New Zealand Grant Willis, until a replacement is announced," said Summerhayes. Suncorp Life is the life insurance, superannuation and investment, asset management and financial advice division of Suncorp Insurance. Suncorp Life's products ...

Boost for corporate sector as Stronger Super details emerge

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2011
... investment strategies, member services and fees. Stronger Super will also allow flexibility and workplace tailoring for insurance and will not require a separate licence or fund for MySuper. The Government said it would help super funds and members locate ...

Gender diversity falls under hiring pressure

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2011
... news, the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey found 32% of companies expect to increase hiring in the finance, insurance and real estate sector, down from 37% last quarter. The number of employers planning to decrease hiring remains at 7%.