Earlier this month, Money Management in association with Dexx & R annouounced their awards for the high achievers in the Australian risk sector in 2010. They stated that: Specialisation and relationship management have been the key focus for life companies in the past year. Following the onset of the global financial crisis (GFC), market dynamics have forced the hand of many industry players to ensure they keep up with the changing demands of advisers and clients... Read more...

Last month, I visited Hong Kong and had over 15 meetings with Life Insurance and technology organisations. What a place! Full of vibrancy and opportunity. I'm sure you won't be surprised to know that Asia has become the fastest growing life insurance market globally, according to AIA Group Chief Marketing Officer Chris Wei. “In Asia, life insurance premiums are growing by 17% (annually) compared to 11.6%... Read more...

Earlier this year we commissioned an independent consultant to conduct research into the Australian Life Insurance industry. The outcome of the research was published as a report in the Australian Journal of Financial Planning . http://www.jofp.com.au/media/library/CPD/PDFs/Journals/Financial%20Planning/Volume%205/Volume%201/JFP-v5n01_Fourie_2010.pdf ... Read more...