Concern Over Delay in Implementing Advice Reforms
Concern has been expressed across the Ditch this week over the delay in the implementation of reforms intended to deliver greater consumer access to...
Claims Handling Code Breach
A life insurer in Australia breached the Life Insurance Code of Practice by issuing unnecessary information requests and failing to meet timeframes when deciding...
Emergence of Claims Outsourcing Trend
A large Australian dealer group is the latest firm adopting a growing trend across the Tasman of advice businesses outsourcing some or all of...
Grandparents Giving Financial Help to Younger Generations
Grandparents are playing an increasingly prominent role in supporting younger generations, with half (52%) of Australian grandparents providing, or planning to provide, financial assistance...
Insurers Welcome Ban on Genetic Test Results in Australia
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has welcomed a ban on the use of genetic test results in insurance underwriting.
A statement from the...