New Government Poll
With the Labour Government soon to hand over control of the country to a National-led administration – following the weekend's General Election result –...
Partners Life Updates Underwriting Guide
Partners Life has updated its underwriting guide, the announcement follows the firm's introduction of planned changes to its trauma policies.
While full details are available...
AIA Revise Trauma and Life Policy Benefits
Our report that AIA has made a number of changes to its living products attracted high adviser engagement this week...
AIA has updated the benefits...
Insurance Sector Review by Deloitte
A report by Deloitte on New Zealand's life insurance sector, to encourage further discussion among the life insurance community, has been released.
Lee-Ann du Toit,...
Lessons from Poor Client Handover
There are key issues advisers need to always keep front of mind, says Compliance Refinery's CEO Steven Burgess. He points to a recent FSCL...
Financial Advice NZ Welcomes New Board Member
The board of Financial Advice NZ has appointed Sonja Barrett as the organisation's new Member Director – Risk for a period of three years. She...
Fidelity Life Makes Three Senior Appointments
Fidelity Life has made key appointments to help the business execute its strategy to ‘re-launch and re-define’ its adviser channel experience.
David Winspear has been...
Surge of Small Licensees in Australia
Small licensee numbers are surging as Australia’s financial services landscape continues its evolution, according to the latest research from Adviser Ratings, which points to a...
‘Old School’ Closing Methods Still Widely Used
Those taking part in our latest poll appear to be split when it comes to ‘old school’ methods of closing the deal.
So far, 43%...