Life expectancy should be bigger news than it is
What makes a difference in life expectancy?
In the article "Do lonely people have shorter lives?" published by The Economist on February 19, 2025, the author considers a range of risk factors and how they affect life and then chose to examine the health implications of loneliness and social isolation.
Being a current smoker increases your risk the most, having a high income decreases it the most.
The author chose...MORE»
AIA launches cheaper trauma product aimed at cost-pressed customersWednesday, December 3rd, 11:30AM
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Another FAP licence taken awayWednesday, December 3rd, 9:46AM
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Partners Life named top life insurer
Partners Life, Blanket Advice, Folio and Insurance Advisernet New Zealand were among the major winners at the ANZIIF insurance awards last week.
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An adviser collected over $37,000 in upfront commissions obtained through misleading clients, while others overpaid for two same or similar policies.
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Nick Stanhope has met with various Ministers throughout the year and says the conversations have been promising.
MORE»Asteron Life gets ratings boost
Backing from Japan’s largest life insurer has given Asteron a stronger claims paying rating in Australia and New Zealand.
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