Friday, March 29, 2024

Company news

AIA Streamlines Adviser Application Process

A new online application system for advisers wanting to market AIA's products has been launched. One aim of its Digital Agency initiative is to reduce...

Addressing the Underinsurance Gap

The Australian life insurance industry could grow by up to AU$40b in annual premiums, or to more than three times its current size of...

Asteron Mental Health Programme Update

Since its launch in 2020, Asteron Life's Mental Health Disability Management Programme has received more than 30 referrals. The programme is provided in collaboration with...

Poor Record Keeping Tripping up FAPs

Our report that inadequate record keeping has been identified as a common compliance issue attracted plenty of interest among Riskinfo readers this week.. Inadequate record...

Innovation Award Presented to The Adviser Platform

The Adviser Platform team has won AIA's Licensee Award for Business Innovation to Adviser Services. It was presented to TAP's Key Account Manager Myles Leacy...

AIA Moves $500m Investment Portfolio

AIA NZ has partnered with investment funds manager Smartshares – a subsidiary of the New Zealand Stock Exchange company – to manage its $500m...

Financial Stress Increasing Among Kiwis – Survey

Financial advisers are more likely to come across clients facing financial stress with 49% of parents responding to a nib survey saying financial uncertainty...

Policy Fee Waiver Extended

Fidelity Life has extended its 'no policy fee' waiver to March 2024, having initially announced it would close on 31 August this year. Launched on...

Economic Insights from Chubb

Chubb has partnered with independent economist Cameron Bagrie to share his thoughts on the economy via a regular series of webinars. The firm's General Manager...