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Insurance

AXA extends cover for 457 visas

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2008
AXA upgrades its individual life insurance suite to include cover for 457 visa holders and separately, better cover for prostate cancer.

Westscheme members get better insurance

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2008
WA-based Westscheme is increasing its death, TPG and income protection cover for the majority of its members.

Allianz wheels insurance for motor trade

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2008
Allianz taps into Australia's burgeoning motor trade industry when itlaunched a new Motor Trades Pack insurance product that provides 15different insurance policies under a single policy.

FPA partners with Deakin

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2008
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is one step further toimproving adviser understanding on life insurance after partnering withDeakin University to develop an industry recognised life risk adviserprogram.

Aus and NZ fund issuance better under MRSO

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUN 2008
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and New Zealand Securities Commission have applauded the Mutual Recognition of Securities Offerings (MRSO) - a new legislation that will see trans-Tasman mutual recognition of securities offerings.

Macq bond insurance will diversify group

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2008
Macquarie Group is wading into the US bond insurance market - a move that is consistent with the company's international diversification strategy, says Moody's Investor Services.

Zurich extends political risk insurance to EMs

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2008
Zurich Financial Services Australia is providing political riskinsurance for carbon credit projects in the emerging markets for thefirst time.