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| NSW Adviser Convicted
Dec 18 ::
ASIC has convicetd a former Financial Adviser of managing a corporation while disqualified in a NSW court earlier this week. Already banned permanently... read more |
| If insurance was free, would there still be an under-insurance problem?
Dec 18 ::
Even if price was not a factor, AMP`s Chris Kirby argues that Australia would still have an under-insurance problem. This is why it is the industry`s job... read more |
| Regulatory compulsion propels commercial insurance
Oct 26 ::
Australia is the second largest advanced market in Asia for commercial insurance, not least because of regulatory requirements around issues of professional... read more
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| Premium rates for life cover sold by advisers in decline
Oct 26 ::
Premium rates for life cover products sold by financial advisers fell by an average of 10 per cent across 11 leading insurance providers between December... read more
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| Life insurers pay out $4 billion in 2011
Jul 01 ::
The 10 biggest life insurers paid out just under $4 billion in claims in 2011 - up 11.4 per cent from 2010, according to research conducted by The Risk Store.... read more
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| Direct life insurance up but credit insurance flat
Jun 01 ::
Overall direct life insurance sales have grown 11.3 per cent in 2011 and in-force annual premiums are up 10.9 per cent despite flat growth in credit-related... read more |
| DIY Review Checklist for your Income Protection Insurance If you have an income protection insurance plan already - or are thinking about buying one, then you need to be aware that these policies require regular maintenance and careful scrutiny to ensure that they adequately meet your needs. Unfortunately, many people purchase income protection insurance policies only to find out about their shortcomings at claim time. - read more
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| Income protection insurance It's trite but true to say that, for most people, their most valuable asset is their ability to earn an income. But how relevant is income insurance to most Australians? - read more
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| Business Interruption Insurance - Getting the Indemnity Period Right Business Interruption Insurance can be what stands between the collapse or survival of your business following major loss such as a fire, flood or storm. As important as getting the sum insured right is ensuring that you have the right indemnity period for your business. This article will help you understand the factors which should influence how long a Business Interruption Insurance indemnity period your business needs. - read more
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| Who Needs Disability Insurance? If you are like most people on this planet, you are not financially free. You would not be able to stop working and still support yourself and your family from your financial resources. Your continued ability to work in order to earn an income would therefore be one of your greatest assets. - read more
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| Insurance: The Absolute Basics Insurance has often been considered by many as a necessary evil. But for the majority of people, insurance offers real security, peace of mind and forms a fundamental platform for a more certain financial future. Understanding the basics of insurance and how it works will be enlightening for many. - read more
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| Risk Management - 8 steps To Avoid Litigation Accidents, mistakes and misunderstandings can happen in any business. Some are settled amicably, others grow into full-blown disputes, and before you know it you could be facing a legal claim. - read more
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