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Tower wins Master Super contract

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2009
... of its automatic extension of death cover to age 70. There will be a reduction in overall disability income insurance premiums of around 20 per cent, although each member might get a different reduction based on their age and occupation. Death insurance ...

AMP awards $43m mandate

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2009
... the mandate. "The current environment is particularly attractive since capital in the insurance industry is scarce and premiums are at levels not seen in a long time. Nephila stood out as a top manager in the space," he said. Mercer's investment consulting ...

Insurance broker caught for fraud

ASIC RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2009
... but not passing on the fees to the insurer, which meant his clients didn't get the appropriate insurance cover. Stolen premiums, dodgy insurance - Anthony John Ryan was sentenced to three and a half years imprisonment fully suspended on the condition ...

Planners face higher PI fees

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2009
... (ASIC) dispute resolution scheme overhaul means financial planners may be forced to pay higher professional indemnity premiums and their clients could face higher fees. The new rules mean that from January 2010, all schemes will be required to deal with ...

Insurance shopping goes online

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2009
... financial planner to take out life insurance. The main reasons for choosing direct insurance, such as Allianz, were low premiums (64 per cent), the ability to apply and buy online (57 per cent) and because Allianz was a well-known brand. "What many people ...

Aon welcomes insurance transfers

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2009
... members' corporate plan must also be insured by AIG Life. "Having your insurance in one place can help you save on the premiums you pay - thanks to the group rates we offer - and cut down on paperwork," said Aon on its website.

Shareholder claims hike D&O costs

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2009
... practically one lawsuit everyday. The number of litigation has reached a point that will force underwriters to increase premiums and increase their due diligence before taking on the risk. "What's really changed is the frequency of claims against directors ...

Precious metals ETCs in vogue

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2009
... assets under management. There has been high demand growth for ETCs because of their high liquidity, ease of access, no premiums due to shortages, as has been seen for coins and bars in many instances, and their safety and ease of storage. Additionally ...

OneAnswer FUM fall 20 pc

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2009
... insurance income rose $7 million to $161 million. The firm's insurance business remained on the rise with total in-force premiums increasing by $94 million to $969 million. Brian Hartzer, head of Australian operations at ANZ bank, said the firm's profit ...

Aviva offers insurance relief

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2009
... Insurance provider Aviva has upgraded its product to allow clients, who recently lost their jobs, the option to waive premiums for up to a year. The option helps clients who become involuntarily unemployed because of the global financial crisis. Aviva ...