Risk & Insurance

Risk & Insurance

AFA/FPA confirm alliance, join life insurance movement

The FPA and AFA’s new taskforce, an extension of an alliance the two representative bodies confirmed in May, adds weight to the life insurance industry's ‘single voice’ movement.

Matthew SmithJune 17, 2019

Risk & Insurance

‘Not all commissions are bad’: Insurance advisers find a single voice

Policy experts, practitioners, representative bodies and business leaders gathered together to establish a single voice in support of better consumer outcomes and a sustainable sector ahead of a landmark review.

Matthew SmithJune 11, 2019

Risk & Insurance

Synchron head flew to UK to uncover real commissions story

The co-founder of Australia’s second-largest life insurance adviser network reveals how the Towbridge Report prompted him to search for the truth about risk commission bans.

Tahn SharpeMay 23, 2019

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

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