Friday, April 26, 2024

Company news

AIA Releases Updated Vitality App

AIA has launched a new Vitality app that its Chief Customer Officer, Angela Busby, says will create a more seamless experience for its users. She...

Resolution Life to Become Country’s Second Largest Insurer

There was significant interest this week following news Resolution Life's purchase of Asteron Life will make it the second largest insurer in the country... Resolution...

Life and TPD Rates Remain Stable – Marsh

In its just-published report, New Zealand Insurance Market Update 2023, Marsh reveals that premium rates for life and TPD insurance remained stable throughout 2023,...
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New COO for Southern Cross Health Insurance

Southern Cross Health Insurance has appointed Andrea Brunner as its Chief Operating Officer. She started her new role on Wednesday 3 April. Brunner joins the...

Asteron Life Sold to Resolution Life

Asteron Life is to be sold by owner Suncorp Group for NZ$410m to Resolution Life Australia – a part of global life insurance group Resolution...

Triple A and Plus4 to Merge

The Triple A Advisers Association and risk advice firm Plus4 Insurance Solutions have merged. Members of Triple A voted last year to wind up its...

The Crucial Role of Supporting Future Talent

Given the demand for insurance professionals outstrips supply, there has never been a more important time to retain and inspire new talent, says ANZIIF's...

Almost Half of Aussie Advisers Charge for Risk-Only Advice

Almost half of insurance advisers in Australia are charging clients for risk advice. The finding is highlighted in a new industry survey that reveals...

Southern Cross Pinged for Overcharging Clients

The FMA has issued warnings to Southern Cross Medical Care Society (SCMCS) and Southern Cross Pet Insurance (SPCI) for failing to apply advertised discounts...