Experienced industry contributor, Allan Crane, has been promoted to a newly created position within dealer group Financial Services Partners (FSP), with a brief to develop and grow the group’s national adviser base.
Author Archives: riskinfo
How to Re-evaluate Your Advice Offer
September 1, 2010 – 10:51 am
Looking towards a future fee for service environment, practice consulting firm, Business Health, has outlined an eight-step process for advisers and advice practices to assist in reviewing the current range of advice services they offer.
Most Advisers Resigned to Charge for Claims if Risk Commissions Banned
September 1, 2010 – 8:28 am
Our latest poll results show that most advisers believe they will be forced to charge for their services at claim time if risk commissions are banned.
New Software to Dramatically Reduce Time to Create SoA’s
September 1, 2010 – 7:34 am
A new Statement of Advice process has been launched by adviser software firm, Midwinter, which promises to decrease the time it takes to produce a complex SoA from days to hours.
Longevity Issues - Life Expectancy Being Underestimated
August 31, 2010 – 7:10 pm
A study released by global reinsurer, Swiss Re, has warned about the consequences to longevity funding brought about by underestimating life expectancy.
AFA Launches FoFA Working Group
August 30, 2010 – 4:30 pm
In a move to address forthcoming changes in the financial advice sector, the AFA has launched a Future of Financial Advice Working Group to investigate the impact of proposed reforms on the financial advice industry and to communicate those findings to the Government.
Direct Life Insurance Becoming More Attractive to Consumers
August 27, 2010 – 2:11 pm
More Australians are turning to non-advice, direct life insurance products, as the DIY insurance sector offers more attractive customer solutions, according to research firm CANSTAR CANNEX (Canstar).
AIA Board Appointment
August 27, 2010 – 9:25 am
AIA Australia recently appointed well known industry executive, Allan Griffiths, to its Board of Directors.
Suncorp Life Results - Growth in IFA Market
August 25, 2010 – 11:53 am
The Suncorp Group has handed down its full year results, which includes solid growth within the IFA market serviced by the Suncorp Life business.
Senior TOWER Appointments - New Business Team
August 25, 2010 – 9:08 am
TOWER Australia (TOWER) has announced two senior appointments within its risk new business services team.
