Top Five Medical Claims
Health claim data from Nib for August (latest available) places spinal surgeries at the top of the list of most expensive treatments for the...
Nib and Menodoctor Launch Nib Meno Care
Nib has launched Nib Meno Care, a health management programme for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
Created in partnership with menopause specialist Dr. Linda Dear,...
Cochlear Implants Now Covered by Southern Cross
Southern Cross Health Insurance is now covering the cost of cochlear implants for eligible customers.
The change to its policy covers the cost of cochlear...
Key Zurich Appointment
Zurich has announced the appointment of Antony Vriens to the position of Head of Health Services, Australia and New Zealand.
The insurer says the role...
Chubb Launches Underwriter Chat Service
Chubb has launched a click to chat function on the homepage of its adviser hub site, and within the online quote tool, so advisers...
AIA to Increase Health Premiums
News that AIA is to increase its health insurance premiums drew strong reader interest this week...
AIA is to increase...
Partners Life Underwriting Enhancements
Partners Life has made a number of changes to its underwriting requirements intended to ease the application process for advisers' clients.
The firm no longer...
FSC Panels Discuss Life Insurance and Genetics
Life and health insurance were major topics at the FSC24 Conference in September.
Sessions covered life and health insurance, genetic testing, strategies from a CEO...
Southern Cross Carries out Major Product Review
Southern Cross Health Insurance is introducing benefit improvements to many of its policies this month following what it calls "a major product review".
While not...