Category: General

Insurance Still Relevant in Retirement

More than 600,000 Australians over the age of 50 suffered an injury in the last six months that prevented them from going about their regular day to day activities, according to new research.

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News in Brief

  • AdviserLogic Integrates with Omnium
  • Zurich Appoints Chief Actuary

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Financial Advisers Still Poorly Perceived

Only one quarter of Australians think financial planners are highly ethical and honest, according to a survey of the public’s perception of professionals.

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Young People Most Likely to Die from Accidents

Australians under 30 are the generation most likely to die from an accident, according to research conducted by Asteron Life.

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Australians Want More Advice For Less

Demand for professional financial advice is up, but Australians expect to pay less for planner services, according to new research released by Investment Trends.

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Negative Industry Response to Budget Super Changes

The industry as a whole has responded negatively to the Federal Budget’s changes to super, accusing the Government of using superannuation as a political tool.

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Macquarie Product Upgrade, Consumer Research

Macquarie Life has introduced a range of enhancements to its FutureWise and Life Active products, while at the same time sharing the results of a research study into consumer attitudes towards life insurance.

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Selling Skills Fundamental to Adviser Success

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Most advisers believe they must be good at sales in order to be successful in the financial advice industry.

Approximately four out of five advisers (79%) voting in our latest poll have answered ‘yes’ to our question:

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Policy Attrition Rates on the Rise

Lump sum and income protection product attrition rates are increasing, according to DEXX&R.

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Financial Advisers - Selling and Success

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Do you have to be good at selling to be a successful financial adviser? This is our latest poll question, and we are seeking your views.

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