Updated – Advisers Are the ‘Good Guys’
Updated with comments from the FMA.
Partners Life wants to show that financial advisers are the “good guys” and that industry regulator the FMA is...
Six Rules of The Matrix
Advisers selling Partners Life products are now being measured against six key indicators under the insurers' Customer Outcomes Matrix.
The matrix system means the performance...
Finding the Right Balance at Partners Life
Treating existing customers fairly is something Partners Life is focusing on while the country works through the coronavirus issue and most New Zealanders are...
Partners Life Changes Commission Structure
Partners Life has broken new ground in restructuring the way it pays commissions.
From 1 July 2020, the insurer will be directing all over-ride payments...
Financial Advice NZ Defends Risk Commissions
Financial Advice NZ has hit back at criticism by a consumer group for suggesting life insurance advisers knowingly persuade clients to change policies just...
Advisers Should Consider Multiple Remuneration Structures – Research
New research released by MetLife Australia reveals ‘commission’ isn’t a dirty word, but suggests financial advisers should consider implementing a range of payment options...
Advisers Positive Around Risk New Business Levels in 2020
Advisers appear to be mostly 'bullish' when it comes to the level of life insurance new business they're looking to produce in 2020.
As we...
The End is Nigh…
Managing Director of DCW Management, David Whyte, critiques the different aspects of the approaching regulatory regime, covering disclosure, licensing and adviser remuneration…
A typical placard seen on...
Poll Results – Fee-For-Service Option Unpopular
Our latest poll aimed to find out if you would be likely to charge a fee for your services in the future.
At the time...