Articles tagged with 'David Whyte'
Australian report raises alarm over life insurance’s future
2 December 2020 - The report claims clients will have to spend $15,000 over the lifetime of a claim if commission structure removed.
Industry unites in message to select committee
11 June 2020 - The Finance and Expenditure select committee has heard a “concerted message” from the financial services sector, its chair Deborah Russell says.
Dealer groups face future without overrides
7 August 2019 - Some dealer groups may have to rethink their value proposition as product providers move away from volume-based commission structures.
Insurance conduct regulation's missing piece
29 August 2018 - More oversight is needed of insurance companies’ conduct, to fill a gap in regulation of the New Zealand market, one commentator says.
'Drop mandatory insurer strength ratings'
18 June 2018 - Requiring insurers to have financial strength ratings adds cost to the industry but does little to help consumers, industry commentators say.
No safe harbour for new advisers
17 January 2018 - Advice firms wanting to recruit new advisers could have a new hurdle once the new regime takes effect.
Zurich, AIA make play for Sovereign
18 September 2017 - [UPDATED] AIA Group and Zurich have both made a play for Commonwealth Bank's life insurance business, including Sovereign in New Zealand.
Sovereign for sale but who will buy?
10 August 2017 - A sale of Sovereign could be good news for customers and advisers, one industry commentator says.
Law changes an imperfect improvement
8 August 2017 - Changes made to the Financial Services Legislation Amendment Bill before it was introduced to Parliament have been welcomed by the financial advice sector - but some say they did not go far enough.
Get real on disclosure
6 July 2017 - David Whyte argues other countries have already tackled the question of what to disclose on insurance application forms - and it's time we caught up.
Getting to Know: David Whyte
7 April 2017 - He's chair of Camelot Group, former CEO of Ginger Group and former head of AIA in NZ and AIG Life Australia - but what don't we know about David Whyte?
Insurance site set for launch
10 August 2016 - A new website designed to boost public awareness and understanding of personal insurance is on the verge of a public launch.
Commissions not driving adviser behaviour
15 June 2016 - Former AIG managing director and GM of AIA NZ David Whyte argues a drop in commissions won't drive advisers out - because high commissions aren't attracting them in any great number.
SuiteBox woos Kiwi advisers
18 May 2016 - A Kiwi software provider that has had success catering for international financial advisers is making in-roads in the New Zealand market, too.
Industry ponders role of FSC
16 February 2016 - Financial services industry participants are undecided on whether there is a future role for the Financial Services Council, after the resignation of its chief executive.
New industry body proposed
1 February 2016 - Discussions are under way about a new professional body to represent insurers who distribute via independent financial advisers (IFAs).
Entity licensing benefits no one: Whyte
15 December 2015 - Financial advisers and their clients would be left worse off if the Financial Advisers Act moves from a system of individual licensing to entity licensing, one commentator has suggested.