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Unlisted assets poised for higher illiquidity premiums

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2008

... price correction in the direct property market but at least when the dust settles, super funds should enjoy illiquidity premiums not seen in years. Latest Rainmaker Data shows the performance gap between listed property and unlisted property widened ...

AXA extends cover for 457 visas

MICHAEL HOBBS | THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2008

... the benefit if it became T2, but we've reduced that requirement," said Rosengren. In addition, AXA reduced its stepped premiums by 10 per cent on average to ensure more Australian's retain their insurance policies when they need it the most. "Whilst ...

Westscheme members get better insurance

RUTH LIEW | MONDAY, 30 JUN 2008

... increase its death and TPD cover by 25 per cent from tomorrow, while income protection cover tops at 10 per cent. The premiums in turn will go up from $2.00 to $2.50 per week for death and TPD insurance, with the cover increasing from $100,000 to $125,000 ...

Funeral insurance goes online

RUTH LIEW | WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2008

... underwriting process. The product cover funds funeral and related expenses for sums insured of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000, and premiums are paid monthly. There are no health check prerequisites. Once the policy holder reaches 90 years of age, premium ...

FPA launches PI insurance for members

MICHAEL HOBBS | WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2008

... obligations between an FPA member and others. The arrangement aims to provide FPA members with the best possible cover and premiums as well as access to top underwriters and a phone number, which provides contact with JLT staff, who specialise in financial ...

MLC slashes premiums

MICHAEL HOBBS | TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2008

MLC has reduced insurance premiums across its Personal Protection Portfolio (PPP) and Life Cover Super (LCS) by as much as 15 per cent, in line with its ongoing strategy to make insurance more affordable. The firm's LCS and PPP premiums have been reduced ...

TOWER net profits up 81pct

MICHAEL HOBBS | THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2008

... continue to advocate for a reform of the FSR model and the removal of federal and state stamp duties on life insurance premiums. In other news, TOWER Australia appointed former AIG Life deputy managing director, Brett Clark to chief executive for the ...

AXA halves adviser PI expense

MICHAEL HOBBS | TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2008

... conducted by Dealer Group Advisers. "[This] announcement reflects a further 10 per cent reduction on our already low premiums. For the past five years, our premiums have reduced significantly," said Wallace. He said the agreement was only possible because ...

Advisers change tack on life insurance

MICHAEL HOBBS | THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2008

... The report surveyed 1,600 advisers in November last year and found that of the advisers writing more $100,000 in annual premiums, more than a quarter would prefer to provide life insurance cover using planning software in three years' time. In comparison ...

AMP roadmap to growth

... per cent of AMP's business earnings last year came from sources that were sub-prime proof, such as revenues from the premiums on insurance policies. Michelle Baltazar

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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