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AIG and netwealth ride again

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUN 2007
... SMSF clients. Matt Heine, director of distribution and marketing, said, "The key selection criteria we focused on were premiums, policy flexibility, automatic acceptance levels and technology." In addition to lowering premiums, netwealth will be offering ...

Genesys chooses preferred insurers

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUN 2007
... critically, the way claims are managed." Despite Genesys' scale and being responsible for $13 million of new individual risk premiums each year, Creaser said that it was difficult to work with a broad range of insurers on targeted solutions and a partnership ...

AIG builds major risk upgrade for AON

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUN 2007
... Gaffney, Aon's director of superannuation, said, "Along with other improvements announced recently, including discounted premiums, automatic continuation options and long-term income protection, we believe the Aon Master Trust offers some of the best ...

Economic round-up: Greenspan versus the poet

SUZY MAC  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUN 2007
... influence than I know I have.'' However, while at the same event he forecasted higher benchmark Treasury Yields and increased premiums on emerging market debt, some US investors immediately felt the need to sell-off US notes. Benchmark 10-year Treasury ...

Aon renews vows with AIG

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  MONDAY, 4 JUN 2007
... Aon's director of superannuation, Steve Gaffney, said working together, the two companies had reduced claims, lowered premiums and introduced new features and options. "(We have extended) long-term salary continuation insurance up to age 65, expand(ed) ...

Give good advice to save yourself money: AXA

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2007
... effort that is applied," he said. CQAP accredited practices would also receive a further 10 per cent discount on their premiums, Wallace said.

Tax determination improves income protection

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 30 APR 2007
... years. Previously trustees often ceased benefits after two years, even where members were unable to resume work, because premiums were only deemed deductible for the first two years. Martin Murden, director of Partners Superannuation Services, said the ...

ING set to ride structured credit wave

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 26 APR 2007
... Wright, head of fixed income at INGIM, said historically low volatility, a buoyant global economic climate, low risk premiums and investor demand spurred the product's introduction. "Despite a number of social, political and market related events over ...

CalPERS pre-empts healthcare funding crisis

... current system where - while retirement savings are pre-funded - most companies pay their staff's retiree health insurance premiums as an annual lump sum, or on a "pay as you go basis". The risk is that this 'unfunded liability' is unpredictable and ...

Westpac launches affordable bill cover

... basic level to $21.85 for the $1,500 per month cover. No health checks or medical examinations are required although premiums are based on age, smoker status, gender and occupation. While pre-existing medical conditions are not covered, benefit levels ...