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Minister faces down advisers over opt-in, risk

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2011
... key independents in the House of Representatives to oppose opt-in provisions and the banning of commissions for risk insurance in superannuation. On superannuation risk commissions, Minister Shorten reminded advisers they were bound by the best-interest ...

Russell hires 35 new staff, makes three senior appointments

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2011
... will drive business development. Her role will also include expanding Russell's institutional business activities to insurance companies, endowments and foundations, family offices and industry funds. Cameron will be based in Sydney. In addition, Michael ...

HESTA forms new relationship with CommInsure

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2011
... Starting from next year, HESTA members will receive improved death benefits. The super fund said that under the new insurance offer, a 40 year old member will gain a 25% increase in death benefit and a 50 year old will gain a 74% increase (example only). ...

Masters of Financial Regulation on offer for first time

ALISON BEVEGE  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2011
... Regulation is being offered internationally, including in Africa and Asia, and will offer specializations in pensions, insurance, banking and securities.

Australian Unity supporting advisers with appointment

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2011
... for Victoria and Tasmania. Prior to joining Australian Unity, Cockle was director and national sales manager at Audit Insurance Solutions. "He [Cockle] knows the boutique financial planning sector inside out and this will be especially important as FOFA ...

Super fund leaps into life stage insurance

ALISON BEVEGE  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2011
... Corporate superannuation fund Aon Master Trust is set to launch a pro-active campaign to ensure its members have appropriate insurance cover for their stage of life. From July 1, members of the $2 billion fund whose life cycle hits a specific trigger ...

Noall & Co head wins risk planning award

MATT WOODINGTON  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2011
... dedication of our staff that really make us feel proud about what we do." Sydney-based Noall & Co. offers financial and insurance advice to business professionals, pilot professionals, health professionals and advisory support service to the ex-patriate ...

Super funds bidding to stem insurance shortfall

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2011
Group insurance companies are experiencing a shift in the focus of super fund clients with an increasing impetus on innovation, simplicity and slick claims processes. As funds look to play their part in tackling Australia's under-insurance problem ...

Superpartners adds risk expert to board

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2011
... Kelsall has over 35 years of experience working across a host of industries, including finance, professional services, insurance, health, education, contract management and utilities. The complex nature of the superannuation sector was a big draw, said ...

RI Advice insurance sales up 300pc

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2011
Life insurance sales are up by 300 per cent for RI Advice Group since late 2009 with adviser insurance training also surging. Back in 2009, RI Advice Group, formally RetireInvest, repositioned the business to provide comprehensive advice, allowing its ...