Life Insurance
Jenée Tibshraeny on how life insurance will continue to be 'sold' and not 'bought' without more transparency
1st Nov 16, 12:19pm
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Jenée Tibshraeny on how life insurance will continue to be 'sold' and not 'bought' without more transparency
How opting for non-underwritten quick and easy life insurance could see you end up paying more for weaker cover
29th Sep 16, 9:11am
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How opting for non-underwritten quick and easy life insurance could see you end up paying more for weaker cover
Suncorp still has reinsurance available to cover its February 2011 Canterbury earthquake costs, unlike its competitors
5th Aug 16, 3:29pm
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Suncorp still has reinsurance available to cover its February 2011 Canterbury earthquake costs, unlike its competitors
Churn, trips to Vegas, and high upfront commissions in the life insurance sector, but what about the banking sector?
6th Jul 16, 2:02pm
Churn, trips to Vegas, and high upfront commissions in the life insurance sector, but what about the banking sector?
FMA warns commissions paid to financial advisers risk bumping up the price of life insurance; Goldsmith remains adamant commissions won't be banned
29th Jun 16, 11:36am
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FMA warns commissions paid to financial advisers risk bumping up the price of life insurance; Goldsmith remains adamant commissions won't be banned
Rock bottom interest rates around the world slow NZ insurers' premium growth
An update on what's been going down in the insurance industry this week: Tower shareholders appear jittery; Suncorp launches Tinder-like app; Partners Life gets $200m boost; Delta extends level of cyber security cover available in NZ
31st May 16, 3:53pm
An update on what's been going down in the insurance industry this week: Tower shareholders appear jittery; Suncorp launches Tinder-like app; Partners Life gets $200m boost; Delta extends level of cyber security cover available in NZ
NZIER says there's a business case for insurers to walk away from commission-based distribution models
13th May 16, 7:03am
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NZIER says there's a business case for insurers to walk away from commission-based distribution models
A look at the AMP KiwiSaver scheme that attempts to fend off circling sharks with an exclusive bundled insurance offering
23rd Apr 16, 5:02am
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A look at the AMP KiwiSaver scheme that attempts to fend off circling sharks with an exclusive bundled insurance offering
NZ's largest health insurer Southern Cross makes major expansion into online life insurance business
30th Mar 16, 9:51am
NZ's largest health insurer Southern Cross makes major expansion into online life insurance business
MJW actuaries tell the Government the life insurance industry isn't capable of fixing conflicts of interest in the way it sells its products itself
4th Mar 16, 4:05pm
MJW actuaries tell the Government the life insurance industry isn't capable of fixing conflicts of interest in the way it sells its products itself
Peter Neilson leaves Financial Services Council with his CEO position disestablished; members struggle to unite as industry goes through major regulatory shake-up
15th Feb 16, 5:28pm
Peter Neilson leaves Financial Services Council with his CEO position disestablished; members struggle to unite as industry goes through major regulatory shake-up
Life insurers call for banks to get the same level of scrutiny they're receiving, as the industry undergoes a regulatory shake-up
24th Nov 15, 10:07am
Life insurers call for banks to get the same level of scrutiny they're receiving, as the industry undergoes a regulatory shake-up
NZ's 'Trowbridge Report' sets out case for more consumer-centric approach in life insurance sector with crackdown on commissions
23rd Nov 15, 5:05am
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NZ's 'Trowbridge Report' sets out case for more consumer-centric approach in life insurance sector with crackdown on commissions
Insurance sector warns most NZers will be seriously strapped for cash if they get too sick to work; financial literacy expert says insurers should swap 'product-based' approach for 'needs-based' approach
17th Nov 15, 5:16pm
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Insurance sector warns most NZers will be seriously strapped for cash if they get too sick to work; financial literacy expert says insurers should swap 'product-based' approach for 'needs-based' approach
Nib lifts competition for Southern Cross Health Society, buying OnePath Life's health insurance book and arranging to distribute its products through ANZ's wealth specialists
15th Oct 15, 1:25pm
Nib lifts competition for Southern Cross Health Society, buying OnePath Life's health insurance book and arranging to distribute its products through ANZ's wealth specialists
Insurance sector supports insurance brokers & advisers being paid commissions, yet says the Govt should force them to be more transparent
13th Oct 15, 12:45pm
Insurance sector supports insurance brokers & advisers being paid commissions, yet says the Govt should force them to be more transparent
Volo puts policy documents online, after interest.co.nz raises concerns about customers being unable to see these until after signing the dotted line
17th Sep 15, 2:34pm
Volo puts policy documents online, after interest.co.nz raises concerns about customers being unable to see these until after signing the dotted line
Jenée Tibshraeny on navigating the road blocks preventing you from comparing 'apples with apples' when shopping for life insurance
17th Sep 15, 5:00am
Jenée Tibshraeny on navigating the road blocks preventing you from comparing 'apples with apples' when shopping for life insurance
Questions raised over whether new Gen Y insurer, Volo, loses transparency as it cuts the paperwork
15th Sep 15, 3:21pm
Questions raised over whether new Gen Y insurer, Volo, loses transparency as it cuts the paperwork
A look into how your Facebook friends, credit record, spending patterns, driving habits and medical record could determine what you pay for insurance
4th Sep 15, 1:36pm
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A look into how your Facebook friends, credit record, spending patterns, driving habits and medical record could determine what you pay for insurance
Life insurance industry expected to benefit if NZ follows in the footsteps of Australia & limits commissions paid to brokers and advisers
6th Aug 15, 5:05am
Life insurance industry expected to benefit if NZ follows in the footsteps of Australia & limits commissions paid to brokers and advisers
NIB’s AU$95 million acquisition of World Nomads Group reflects further concentration within the insurance market
8th Jul 15, 4:32pm
NIB’s AU$95 million acquisition of World Nomads Group reflects further concentration within the insurance market
Tips from Russell Hutchinson on managing your life, health, income protection and trauma insurance
9th May 15, 5:00am
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Tips from Russell Hutchinson on managing your life, health, income protection and trauma insurance
NZ life insurers not affected by low interest rates causing capital erosion for international insurers
1st Apr 15, 9:56am
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NZ life insurers not affected by low interest rates causing capital erosion for international insurers