Category: Conferences and Events

MLC RSN 2012 Risk Retreat

MLC’s Risk Specialist Network has recently completed its 2012 Risk Retreat for advisers operating within the MLC adviser networks.

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FSC Churning Announcement - 5-Year Upfront Commission Restriction

In its latest move to address churning, the Financial Services Council (FSC) has proposed a restriction on upfront commissions payable on replacement business.

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FPA to Host Shadow Shopper Workshops

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has been given an exclusive opportunity to host a series of national workshops based on the findings of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Financial Planning Shadow Shopper Report.

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FSC Life Insurance Conference 2012 - Webcast Offer

The Financial Services Council (FSC) is offering a live webcast option for those industry contributors not able to attend this week’s 2012 FSC Life Insurance Conference in Sydney.

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MLC Risk Ride 2012

23 financial advisers and other industry colleagues have just completed the 2012 MLC Risk Ride, raising more than $31,000 (to date) for a worthy charity that has strong links to the principles of the Australian life insurance industry.

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CommInsure Sales Training for Referral Partners

CommInsure’s Risk Sales Academy reports the growing popularity of one of its more recent sales training initiatives, designed for the referral partners of financial advisers and their other centres of influence.

Designed to be attended by both the adviser and his/her referral partner(s), the program offers the referral partner an opportunity to see how the life insurance proposition/solution can add value for their own clients, as and when appropriate.

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FSC 2012 Life Insurance Conference Update

Delegates from all spheres of Australia’s life insurance community will be attending the FSC’s 2012 Life Insurance Conference, being held in Sydney next week, on Thursday 22 March.

The Conference program will cover a diverse array of topics impacting Australia’s life insurance industry, including an update from FSC CEO, John Brogden, on the Associations’ positioning and activity in relation to key Future of Financial Advice reform proposals.

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ARA Risk-focused PD Day Reflects Adviser Demand

The inaugural Australian Risk Advisers PD Day, held earlier this week, achieved its goal of providing excellent value for advisers.

The event was a success because of the large number of advisers who attended and the relevance and value of the content delivered.

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Advisers Urged to Tell Their Stories

Financial advisers have been urged to share their claims story experiences with their clients and with their peers in the industry.

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News in Brief

  • Intrepid Advisers Ride for Charity
  • Plan B Fast-Tracks Acquisition
  • Australian Risk Advisers PD Day Latest
  • riskinfo Magazine Competition Winner 

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