Friday, March 29, 2024

General

Partners Life to Raise Medical Premiums

News that Partners Life is increasing its medical premiums, due to higher treatment costs and claim levels, attracted plenty of reader interest this week... Partners...

Advisers Recognised at Thrive Conference

Financial advisers were recognised at the Financial Advice NZ's Thrive conference on Tuesday 5 March. William Tieu is the recipient of the Financial Literacy Award....

‘Alarming Level of Discontent’ Among BDMs – Report

Sentiment among Australia’s Business and Practice Development Managers has deteriorated to the extent “that there now appears to be a potentially alarming level of...

Pre-Existing Condition Offer from Nib

Nib has launched a limited time promotion, offering to cover a specified range of new clients’ pre-existing health conditions under its ultimate health plans...
appointment

FSC Chair Delays Departure Following CEO’s Resignation

The FSC's Independent Chair Rob Flannagan has extended his term while the board recruits a new CEO to replace Richard Klipin. Flannagan was to...
appointment

New Chairman Appointed to Nib Board

The board of Nib NZ has appointed Hanne Janes to succeed retiring Chairman Tony Ryall. She took up her role on 1 March. The Chairman...

Top Five Medical Claims for January

The latest top five medical claims from Nib show a drop in average values, with all but one sitting well bellow $70,000. Appearing three times...

Nib Reports ‘Solid’ First Half Result

Nib New Zealand's first half result for the 2024 financial year shows net premium revenue at $197m, up from $179.7m in the previous corresponding...

Most Agree Financial Advice is Worthwhile – But Few Seek It

Attracting the most interest this week was our report on a survey showing that while most New Zealanders agree financial advisers are trustworthy, just...