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Clawbacks and Fairness
Our latest poll asks you to identify the main concern you have with the clawback provisions contained in the Life Insurance Framework proposals.
In responding...
Specialist Advice Referral Software Launched
A desire to improve the engagement between advisers and their referral partners is behind a new software tool created by South Australian adviser, Michael...
Aussies Trusting Insurance Needs to Super Funds
One in five Australians with life insurance inside super say they have stuck with their default cover option because they trust their super fund...
Advisers Moving Away from Upfronts
Advisers have already begun transitioning to hybrid commissions and fee for service for risk advice, according to the latest findings from Investment Trends.
The June...
Clawbacks – Your Say
Our latest poll offers you the opportunity to have your say on the contentious clawback provisions contained in the new Life Insurance Framework proposals.
One...
False Insurance Applications Lead to Permanent Ban
A former Westpac adviser who submitted false insurance policies to obtain the commission has been permanently banned by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission...
BT Advisers Rated Highly by Customers
Advisers on BT Financial Group’s Adviser View service have been given an average star rating of 4.89 out of 5, the group has reported.
Launched...
Advisers Exempt from Insurance Code
The Life Insurance Code of Conduct currently being developed by the Financial Services Council (FSC) should not apply to financial advisers, says TAL’s Brett...
Significant Insurance Literacy Gap Revealed
Despite the majority of Australians holding some form of life insurance, nearly half of consumers have a poor understanding of the product, new research...
Existing Level Commission Model Questioned
The Assistant Treasurer has cast some doubt on whether the existing level commission model would be retained under the new Life Insurance Framework.
Speaking to...