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Are we doing right by our clients when it comes to TPD?

Katrina Church takes a different look at Total Permanent Disablement (TPD).

Wednesday, July 29th, 10:35AM

By Katrina Church, The Insurance People

When we talk about Total Permanent Disablement (TPD), we often treat it as another insurance benefit; another optional extension; another box to consider when putting cover in place.

I see it differently.

TPD is one of the most powerful promises our industry can make to a client whose working life has changed forever. Yet across...MORE»

Southern Cross appoints new CEO

Tuesday, July 28th, 3:44PM

Southern Cross recruits its new Chief Executive from a fellow not-for-profit health insurer in Australia.

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Fidelity Life offers premium relief to customers affected by flooding

Wednesday, July 22nd, 9:18AM

Eligible Fidelity Life customers who are facing financial hardship as a direct result of the recent flooding in Kaikōura and the Waitaki District can apply to have their premiums temporarily waived.

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Former AMP Life policyholders moving to Asteron

Wednesday, July 22nd, 6:51AM

Resolution Life, which acquired AMP Life a number of years ago is proposing moving the AMP policyholders to Asteron Life.

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PPS loses CFO/COO

Tuesday, July 21st, 12:53PM

The Chief Operating Officer of mutual life insurance company PPS snapped up by TOWER.

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Medical costs and premiums rising unsustainably – what can advisers do to help their clients?

Monday, July 6th, 10:27AM

[OPINION] 

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FMA focussed on fraud and commissions paid to advisers

Tuesday, June 30th, 6:24AM

The Financial Markets Authority highlights fraud and commissions as key areas of attention over the next 12 months.

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Kat Church: Reviews aren’t compliance; they’re where the real value lies!

Monday, June 29th, 10:58AM

Good Returns' new columnist, Katrina Church, explains why client reviews are so important.

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Insurance Briefs

AIA adds grocery discounts to Vitality
AIA New Zealand has added a healthy food benefit to its Vitality programme, giving eligible insurance customers discounts of up to 25% on fresh fruit and vegetables at Woolworths.

Intelligent claims management platform arrives
Simfuni launches intelligent claims management product, future-proofing life insurers for the AI automation era.

Spurs and Auckand FC to meet in Auckland
AIA NZ is the Major Partner for Tottenham Hotspur’s return to New Zealand, with the team set to face Auckland FC at Eden Park later this year.

Fidelity Life keeps its rating for another year.
Fidelity Life has once again had its A- (Excellent) financial strength rating affirmed by AM Best.

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    “Lifer I hear you - TPD has a threshold we need to meet for sure and for some clients it is harder no doubt to evidence this...”
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