Article tagged with 'David Whyte'
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Australian report raises alarm over life insurance’s future
02 Dec 2020 - The report claims clients will have to spend $15,000 over the lifetime of a claim if commission structure removed.
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Industry unites in message to select committee
11 Jun 2020 - The Finance and Expenditure select committee has heard a “concerted message” from the financial services sector, its chair Deborah Russell says.
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Dealer groups face future without overrides
07 Aug 2019 - Some dealer groups may have to rethink their value proposition as product providers move away from volume-based commission structures.
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Insurance conduct regulation's missing piece
29 Aug 2018 - More oversight is needed of insurance companies’ conduct, to fill a gap in regulation of the New Zealand market, one commentator says.
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'Drop mandatory insurer strength ratings'
18 Jun 2018 - Requiring insurers to have financial strength ratings adds cost to the industry but does little to help consumers, industry commentators say.
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No safe harbour for new advisers
17 Jan 2018 - Advice firms wanting to recruit new advisers could have a new hurdle once the new regime takes effect.
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Zurich, AIA make play for Sovereign
18 Sep 2017 - [UPDATED] AIA Group and Zurich have both made a play for Commonwealth Bank's life insurance business, including Sovereign in New Zealand.
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Sovereign for sale but who will buy?
10 Aug 2017 - A sale of Sovereign could be good news for customers and advisers, one industry commentator says.
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Law changes an imperfect improvement
08 Aug 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.
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Get real on disclosure
06 Jul 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.