Finalists Named for Life Insurance Excellence Awards
The Australasian Life Underwriting and Claims Association (ALUCA) has named the finalists for its 8th Annual ALUCA Life Insurance Excellence Awards.
Nominations were received from across the life insurance industry for exceptional work delivered throughout...
Acenda Changes Medical Provider
Change continues at Acenda in its transition from MLC Life Insurance as it brings in a new medical provider and opens a new pathway for prospective underwriters.
Move to EQ Pathology
This month Acenda has moved...
TAL Signs New Deal with Heart Foundation
A new three-year partnership with the Heart Foundation will extend TAL’s Health for Life program.
The life insurer’s support of the foundation will help fund preventative programs, medical research and support for people living with...
Mental Health Challenges – Redefining Resilient Communities
This month's inaugural CALI 'Wild For Life 2025' Conference tackled the complex and challenging issues surrounding Australia's mental health crisis, considered from multiple perspectives including the workplace, the medical profession, the life insurance sector...
Federal Election – What’s Your View?
With the result of the Federal Election just weeks away, it’s time to cast your vote in our poll to help establish which Government you think will deliver the best result for advisers and...
Coalition’s 30,000 Adviser Target
A major driver of reader engagement this week was our report that the Coalition plans to double adviser numbers from the current 15,000 to 30,000 – if it wins the Federal Election..
The Coalition wants...
Call to Build Better Client Relationships
The customary focus on client relationships is in danger of being relegated to the back burner, says Terry Bell, a partner at Business Health.
“We see fewer practices seeking client feedback, while communication touch points have further...
Retirees Still Need Life Insurance Advice – Zurich
Clients heading into retirement should not be dismissed by advisers when it comes to life insurance.
That was one of the key takeaways of a presentation given by Adam Crabbe, Zurich’s Risk Strategy Specialist -...
TAL Invests in Challenger
TAL is to acquire a 15.1% interest in Challenger Limited, subject to regulatory approvals.
TAL states it recognises the evolving needs of Australia’s ageing population and a shareholding in the investment management firm adds to...
FAAA’s Top Five Priorities for Next Government
As the date of the Federal Election gets closer the FAAA has released a list of priorities for the incoming government. Drawn up following a member survey, the organisation has identified some predictable areas...