Pricing and reviews: regulatory interest in Australia may emerge in New Zealand too
Russell Hutchinson says the insurance market has been through the busiest period of base rate changes, perhaps ever. But more change may be on its way.
We have just been through the busiest period for base rates changes, we think, that the New Zealand market has ever seen.
In Australia, calls for insurer transparency have intensified following investigations into premium hikes and product design. APRA has critically examined premium rises in life insurance, focusing on whether insurers have addressed issues previously raised by the regulator...MORE»
Life expectancy should be bigger news than it isTuesday, December 9th, 6:19AM
What makes a difference in life expectancy? MORE» |
Growth in FAPs and FAs sustained over the last 18 monthsTuesday, November 18th, 5:03PM
Russell Hutchinson runs the ruler over financial adviser numbers and reports there has been some good growth in numbers. MORE» |
What’s Changed in the Financial Advice Code?
Russell Hutchinson takes a deep dive into the recent changes to the Code of Conduct for financial advisers and highlights the significant changes.
MORE»Do longer SOAs break the law?
An Australian adviser magazine asked that question as the heading for an article. The provocatively titled article piece might receive a verdict of ‘not proven’ were we in Scotland, where such a judgment can actually be recorded. But the article is worth a read.
MORE»ACC grapples with long-term claims
ACC is facing mounting pressure as long-term weekly compensation claims climb sharply, well ahead of population growth.
MORE»Is Pharmac improving?
Russell Hutchinson checks back on two desperate families who sought to raise money to buy non-funded drugs to see how they got on.
MORE»Why Australians live so long
The Economist has an article on the matter of Australian longevity, noting that Australians outlive their anglophone peers by a significant margin.
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