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AFCA to update rules on new genetic testing laws

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... of whether that information is based on or informed by genetic testing. Currently, AFCA excludes complaints about underwriting or actuarial factors leading to an offer of a life insurance policy on non-standard terms. This is proposed to change under ...

ASIC backs Australia's fintech edge as AI reshapes financial services

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... regtech innovation is reshaping global financial markets, with AI now being integrated into functions including credit underwriting, claims processing, portfolio management and disclosure. ASIC chair Joe Longo said Australia's financial system had a ...

TCorp awards $1bn mandate to UK insurer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... this as a strategic opportunity to partner with a highly regarded insurer with a strong track record in insurance underwriting," Murray said. "Reinsurance exposure represents an important part of the TCorp portfolio, providing returns consistent with ...

NEOS, TAL honoured at Life Insurance Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... staff, rating insurers across various service parameters that can critically affect their business. This includes underwriting and new business, claims service and business support. It's the second year running that NEOS has taken home the honour. NEOS ...

UK's Nest to invest $860m in private companies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... investment expertise. "We are therefore pleased to appoint Crescent, whose extensive sourcing capabilities, disciplined underwriting, focus on credit quality and strong track record across market cycles make them a trusted partner as we continue to build ...

Macquarie-backed IDA sets up $150m credit warehouse

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
... financial officer Jeremy Urbach said the new facility will enhance IDA's flexibility to continue originating and underwriting quality senior credit facilities. He added it will strengthen the financial infrastructure of the business and enhance the underlying ...

Genetic testing laws pass parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... New laws that ban the ability to discriminate based on adverse predictive genetic test results in life insurance underwriting have passed parliament. Minister for financial services Daniel Mulino said Australians should not feel discouraged from undertaking ...

BlackRock caps outflows on US$27bn private credit fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... limit monthly subscriptions multiple times rather than dilute returns to existing shareholders or compromise our underwriting standards. It is a key driver of HLEND's strong relative returns and sound risk management." A business development company ...

Life insurer sanctioned for invalid access to customer information

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... medical authority for four years. According to the committee, the unnamed insurer collected medical information during underwriting without obtaining consent between March 2020 and March 2024 using the prescribed authority wording as required under clause ...

Madigan Capital chair retires, transfers shares to co-owner

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... grandparent duties are high on the agenda." Wilson thanked Wood for his contributions. "Michael has embedded disciplined underwriting and active loan asset management into Madigan's DNA," Wilson said. "With the depth of talent across our team, strong ...
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