Risk & Insurance

Headfirst: mental health drives insurance code update

The Financial Services Council’s new draft Code of Practice includes a number of proposals aimed at doing more to accommodate mental health and the welfare of consumers.

Tahn SharpeNovember 12, 2018

Risk & Insurance

Rice Warner says super overhaul will confuse members

Members making claims without realising they are no longer insured is one negative effect Rice Warner says would rise from planned reforms.

Ben HurleyOctober 18, 2018

Risk & Insurance

Soft skills for life

A recent survey on what clients want out of insurance services reveals consumers value a personal relationship with their adviser most.

Jessica SierOctober 2, 2018

Risk & Insurance

Where to now for the life insurance industry

It is going to be more important than ever for life cover to be sold by advisers who have a deep understanding of why people might need it, writes Andrew Main.

Andrew MainSeptember 19, 2018

Risk & Insurance

Which way to cover?

The insurance industry is at an inflection point, but it has the chance to turn around its poor consumer perception and deliver a better experience for Australians.

Kate CowlingApril 20, 2018

Risk & Insurance

The big edge in small caps

Managed funds have found a way to push back against the trend towards passive by swimming in the diminutive end of the ASX, where expertise and capacity for research can pay off.

Tahn SharpeApril 10, 2018

Risk & Insurance

Aged-care advice emerges as key sector

As the population grows older, this industry segment is becoming a much bigger factor in financial planning practices. Integrating it into the business is critical.

Kate CowlingFebruary 27, 2018

Risk & Insurance

Wall Street drop a reminder to think long term

Despite a recent plunge, there are signs the S&P 500’s rally will continue longer term, partly due to Trump’s infrastructure program.

Ron BewleyFebruary 7, 2018

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