The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has confirmed it will support the continuation of commission as a remuneration option for risk insurance products.
Category: General
Stepped Versus Level Premiums - Key Factors
March 17, 2010 – 10:25 am
CommInsure has entered the debate on the relative merits of stepped versus level premiums, cautioning advisers to consider a number of key points as part of their decision-making.
The Problem With Fact Finds - Product or Advice Solutions?
March 16, 2010 – 6:01 pm
The Leading Minds Academy says fact find documents and Statements of Advice need to change in order to cope with future fee-for-service remuneration models.
Addressing the Perception Gap
March 12, 2010 – 10:56 pm
Advisers must be aware of the ‘perception gap’ that exists in the minds of Australians in order to assist them in tackling the underinsurance gap, according to reinsurer, Swiss Re.
AFA/FPA Merger Talks
March 10, 2010 – 11:44 am
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) are conducting initial discussions on the possibility of merging the two associations.
New Licensee Lobby Group
March 8, 2010 – 12:50 pm
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has formed a new group to represent the interests of licensees and their advisers.
IFSA Life Insurance Conference
March 2, 2010 – 7:25 pm
The Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) held its inaugural annual Life Insurance Conference in Sydney this week, addressing many of the key issues impacting life companies, dealer groups, advisers, clients and the broader Australian community.
New Underinsurance Findings - Australians Gambling With Their Future
March 2, 2010 – 6:30 pm
The headline fact emerging from new data released this week is that more than one in five working age parents will die or become seriously ill or injured.
TOWER Adviser Awards
March 1, 2010 – 9:51 am
TOWER Australia has presented awards to top advisers and dealer groups writing business via the insurer’s Victorian/Tasmanian operations.
Key Person Insurance - How to Identify Who Needs Cover
February 26, 2010 – 1:41 pm
Adelaide-based risk insurance specialist, Peter Moyle, outlines how advisers can help their SME clients identify who in their business should be considered for key person insurance cover.
