Polls Archive

Should the Government reconsider banning risk commissions along the lines of advised and unadvised insurance, rather than individual and group insurance?
  • Yes (83%)
  • No (15%)
  • Not sure (2%)
Start Date: August 17, 2011 @ 11:07 am
End Date: August 30, 2011 @ 4:52 pm
What is the most important attribute consumers are looking for when choosing their financial adviser?
  • Trustworthiness (38%)
  • Understanding and Empathy (16%)
  • Honesty (13%)
  • Personal Relationship (12%)
  • Confidence (8%)
  • Willingness to Listen (5%)
  • Technical Knowledge (5%)
  • Positive 'Word of Mouth' Referral (1%)
  • Experience (1%)
  • Patience (1%)
Start Date: August 3, 2011 @ 10:41 am
End Date: August 17, 2011 @ 11:07 am
If all commissions were banned, would your practice be able to survive and prosper under a fee for advice structure?
  • No (77%)
  • Yes (14%)
  • Not sure (9%)
Start Date: July 20, 2011 @ 9:55 am
End Date: August 3, 2011 @ 10:40 am
To what extent will a two-year client opt-in process impose a financial burden on your advice practice?
  • Significant extra cost to business (86%)
  • Minor additional business cost (10%)
  • No additional business cost (5%)
  • Not sure (0%)
Start Date: June 29, 2011 @ 9:13 am
End Date: July 20, 2011 @ 9:54 am
Has consumer perception of Australia's life insurance industry been adversely impacted by fallout from the Queensland floods?
  • Yes (63%)
  • No (29%)
  • Not sure (8%)
Start Date: June 15, 2011 @ 11:52 am
End Date: June 29, 2011 @ 9:12 am