FMA Celebrates its ‘Strong Progress’ in Annual Report
The FMA has achieved all its performance measures, according to its latest annual report – which covers the 12 months to June 2023.
The regulator...
Industry Body Welcomes ‘Breathing Space’ on CCCFA
Making our Story of the Week is news that the National Government has released a list of action points that has been welcomed by...
Suncorp Appoints New CCO
Suncorp NZ has appointed Westpac's Chief Marketing Officer, Suraiya Phillimore-Smith, as its new Chief Customer Officer. She will take up the role on 4...
Medical and Life Companies to Merge
Nib is planning to bring its two New Zealand businesses under one roof to streamline and simplify the structure of its New Zealand operation....
Nib’s Top Five Medical Claims for October
Claims for heart surgery appear four times in latest list of highest value procedures funded by nib – and they are all men.
Topping the...
Genetic Test Poll
With the Federal Government in Australia seeking feedback on the use of genetic test results by insurers, it seems this technology could well form...
No ‘Red Flags’ for Advisers in Level 5 Review
An assurance that the Certificate in Financial Services will remain fit-for-purpose caught the attention of Riskinfo readers this week…
Suggested updates to the current...
Australia – Consultation Opens on Genetic Tests
Australia's Federal Government is to seek feedback on the use of genetic test results by insurers.
Christine Cupitt, CEO of the Council of Australian Life...
Insurer Faces $2.1m Penalty
Medical Assurance Society New Zealand (MAS) has been ordered to pay a pecuniary penalty of $2.1 million for making false and/or misleading representations to...