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Norges Bank slashes exposure to US government bonds

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026
... letter earlier this year questioning on bond, including to reduce fluctuations in portfolio, increase liquidity and risk premiums in the bond market, NBIM said the fund should venture into corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities moving forward. ...

AIA Australia rolls out TPD CORE

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
AIA Australia has launched TPD CORE, a new retail product that charges lower premiums and provides clearer claim assessment criteria for total and permanent disability (TPD). Some of TPD CORE's key features include a five-year rate guarantee, a ...

KKR to pocket $24bn from USI sale

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... in the E&S segment, among the fastest-growing areas in US commercial insurance, representing 26% of US commercial P&C premiums. Aon chief executive and president Greg Case said creating better outcomes for clients require a combination of capabilities ...

CBA, Colonial First State settle class action for $249m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... certain CMLA life insurance policies in preference over substantially equivalent or better policies available at lower premiums from third-party insurers. CBA finalised its divestment of CMLA to AIA Australia in 2021.

Aware hikes fees for former TelstraSuper members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... Aware Super, TelstraSuper informed Personal Plus members that their insurance arrangements were scheduled for review and premiums were likely to increase," Aware said. "Aware Super has now completed the independent market review, which aimed to achieve ...

Mercer Super fined $10.3m for reportable situations failures

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... to update some member accounts leading to higher fees and less favourable insurance arrangements, charging insurance premiums after a member's death, and not providing death and permanent disability insurance cover for some eligible members. Finally ...

ASIC, APRA target insurers' TPD product sustainability

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... retail markets, the rising incidence and complexity of mental health-related claims and consumers forced to pay higher premiums as a result. They agreed industry action is most needed in the areas of product design and the group and retail TPD markets. ...

Insurance premiums to drop for HESTA members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... that is affordable, accessible, and that genuinely works for members when they need it most." HESTA's decision to reduce premiums comes as many other super funds are increasing theirs significantly in response to increased claims. AustralianSuper, Cbus ...

Cbus members to see 46% increase in insurance fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Cbus members will see an average 46% increase in death and TPD premiums from July 1. Default cover premiums will increase between $0.19 cents and $10.24 per week. There will also be a 12% increase for some income protection categories, the first rise ...

Australia is 'laissez-faire' on eligibility for semi-liquid investments: Morningstar

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... pricing close to net asset value (NAV), LIV prices are driven by supply and demand; they can trade at big discounts or premiums to NAV," the report said. And this vehicle is gaining traction in Australia for private credit, where LITs are particularly ...
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