Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Health

Advisers Encouraged to Remind Clients About Health Tools

nib New Zealand is encouraging advisers to remind their clients about the proactive and preventative health tools available through private health insurance, which it...

AIA NZ Releases Expanded Menopause Support Toolkit For Employers

AIA New Zealand has released an expanded version of its Menopause Support Toolkit, which offers practical approaches organisations can adapt “to help employees navigate...

New CEO Named for Southern Cross Health Society

The board of Southern Cross Health Society has appointed Jan O'Keefe as its next CEO. She will take up her new role on 1...

AIA NZ Launches Food Discount Benefit

Our report on AIA NZ’s new healthy food benefit which offers members a substantial discount off fresh fruit and vegetables every...

Chronic Illness Challenge Grows as Australians Live Longer

Australians are living longer but spending more years managing chronic illness, with mental health, musculoskeletal, and neurological conditions accounting for almost 60% of claims...

Feedback Sought on Genetic Test Ban for Aussie Insurers

The Australian Treasury is seeking feedback on draft regulations supporting a ban on the use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance underwriting...

Premium Changes to Private Medical Cover

Partners Life has announced Private Medical Cover premium increases taking effect from July 22. In an adviser update the insurer says that its most recent...

Chubb Life Unveils ‘Revolutionary’ Innovation in Underwriting

Our report on Chubb Life unveiling a tool which it describes as a “revolutionary innovation in underwriting” drew significant reader interest...

Southern Cross Life, Health Insurances Recognised in Trusted Brand Awards

Southern Cross Health Insurance and Southern Cross Life Insurance have been recognised in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands awards. Southern Cross says in a...