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Financial services sees improved mental health

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 FEB 2021
... tribulations brought on by COVID-19, those working in the financial services industry overall saw an increase in mental health, according to SuperFriend. The financial and insurance services industries climbed from sixth place in 2019 to second overall ...

CSC announces new partnership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 14 JAN 2021
... community. "The past 12 months have been a particularly challenging period for many people, and we have seen a rise in mental health issues across our community," Hill said. "Mental health support and suicide prevention is something that needs an immediate ...

Crypto fortune hinges on forgotten password

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JAN 2021
... eight guesses, and no luck so far. "I got to a point where I said to myself, 'Let it be in the past, just for your own mental health'," Thomas told the New York Times. On Twitter, he saw the funny side of his situation, saying that he loved the suggestion ...

Advice for all could add $630bn to economy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 NOV 2020
... medium-sized businesses, CPA Australia said the intangible benefits of properly implemented advice ranged from improved mental and physical health to greater work satisfaction, particularly among women. Looking at why Australians aren't seeking advice ...

Mental health over financial health: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2020
The MetLife 2020 Employee Benefit Trends Study found the majority of Australian workers feel their mental health is the most important aspect to focus on in the wake of COVID-19. Around 70% of workers said mental health is the most important thing to ...

Insurers must shape up on mental health: TAL

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020
TAL has released new research on mental health conditions - revealing the true cost and lack of support available to claimants. TAL, which is the group insurer for some of Australia's biggest super funds, produced a comprehensive white paper on mental ...

Life insurers recognised for innovation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2020
... four categories: the Overall Health and Wellness Excellence Award, Devices and Health Tracking Award, Physical and Mental Health Support Award, and Discounts and Healthy Living Rewards Award. TAL Life won five categories: the Ongoing Medically-Tested ...

Elanor expands healthcare real estate fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2020
... being fully leased to the Queensland government's Metro South Health Department. A 27-chair dental surgery and mental health administration services occupy the 4966 square metres of net lettable area, providing a weighted average lease expiry of ...

Pandemic batters life insurers

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
... saw a 4.3% rise in the cost of claims to $15.3 billion (up from 1% and 4.1% in 2018 and 2019 respectively). Accident and mental illness claims appear to be two key drivers of increased claims, but KPMG predicts claims could be exacerbated by COVID-19. ...

Australian Unity launches new fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
... purpose-driven investments that address our ageing population, the rise of chronic and non-communicable disease, disability, mental health, and the shortage of social and medical infrastructure," Mead said. "The Future of Healthcare Fund is a natural ...