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Narev defends CommInsure record, wrote to five customers

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016

... ourselves to high standards," he said. CBA's submission, as Narev indicated, goes into detail about CommInsure's claims process. The submission noted that the insurer has invested over $45 million to "transform its claims management capabilities," adding ...

Sunsuper overhauls TPD cover

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016

... member who suffers a back injury, they or their employer can contact Sunsuper on diagnosis to immediately begin the claims process. The member is then referred to a vocational rehabilitation specialist who will work with them, their employer and their ...

CommInsure enhances claims process

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016

In response to recent media coverage, CommInsure chair Geoff Austin has apologised to affected customers and said "the concerns raised in the recent cases reported are not a reflection of the values of our people or our business." Austin added, "We ...

Narev apologetic in face of CommInsure allegations

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 7 MAR 2016

Commonwealth Bank chief executive Ian Narev has issued a statement of apology in the face of fresh allegations of unethical conduct within the financial services giant, this time within its insurance arm. A joint Four Corners and Fairfax investigation ...

AMP Capital records solid profit growth

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2016

... program is on track and we continue to focus on the improvement of our wealth protection business, with the new claims process providing a better outcome for customers and shareholders. "AMP has a clear focus to be a more customer centric, efficient ...

Life insurance claims revamped at industry fund

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 1 DEC 2015

... their new online "eClaims" management service and said it provides members with an ability to manage the end-to-end claims process online as well as be tailored to the member's specific condition. AIA Australia chief group insurance officer Stephanie ...

FEATURE: Reshaping insurance

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2015

... unemployment and adverse economic changes; growing super fund member awareness of and legal involvement in the claims process; an increase in mental illness/stress-related claims; increased automatic acceptance limits; and what APRA perceived as "generous" ...

Risk inflows up despite tightening margins

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2015

... unemployment and adverse economic changes; growing super fund member awareness of and legal involvement in the claims process; an increase in mental illness and stress-related claims; increased automatic acceptance limits; and what APRA perceived as ...

Life insurer premiums up amid group policy concerns

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2015

Advisers debate insurance commissions ban

LAURA MILLAN | TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2014

... high commissions," he said. Shorte added that "planners would need to start charging a fee for help through the claims process as this is a very time consuming process that up until now has been subsidised by the receipt of annual commissions." JBS Financial ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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