Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Senior FMA Appointment Confirmed

The FMA has appointed Louise Unger as its Executive Director for Response and Enforcement. She will be based in Auckland and is expected to take up her new role in June. Unger joins the FMA's...

Partners Life Training Course

Expressions of interest are open for the next Partners Life's training course for new advisers. The course is for Level 5 qualified advisers with less than 12 months' industry experience, and will be taught by...

Prohibited Incentives Rules on Their Way

Any FAP deemed to be an intermediary for a financial institution could be caught by CoFI's incoming prohibited incentive rules – due to be introduced in 2025 – states training firm Strategi. In a blog...
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Nib’s $10k Relay Returns

Junior rugby clubs and intermediate schools are invited to take part in Nib's Little Legends $10K relay race. The event will involve 10 teams who will compete in a half-time relay race at the Blues...
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Future of TPD Poll

Our latest poll seeks your thoughts on the future of Total and Permanent Disability insurance in New Zealand. In noting the FSC is conducting an upcoming webinar on the future of TPD insurance (see: The...

Chubb Increases Discounts and Commissions

News that Chubb is increasing its lifetime discount for clients and enhancing its commission offer generated significant interest from Riskinfo readers this week… Chubb has increased its lifetime discount from 10% to 15%. The higher rate is available...
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AIA Backs Mental Health TV Show

AIA is backing a new TV show called The Upside. Working with TVNZ and NZME - publisher of The New Zealand Herald – the series will see host Scotty Stevenson chat with well-known Kiwis...

‘I’m Ready to Listen’ – Financial Advice NZ CEO

Nick Hakes, the recently appointed CEO of Financial Advice NZ, is about to start a whistle-stop tour of the regions to find out what matters to advisers. Hakes is no stranger to the industry, having...

The Future of TPD in New Zealand

The FSC is holding a webinar to discuss the future of TPD insurance, share key insights, and product trends. Guest speakers will start by discussing the status of TPD insurance in Australia, drawing on data...

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 says the refreshed app has a new look and feel,...