FSC

Insurance

Super has to make insurance more understood: Hume

The Senator said there is “such great value” in group insurance, but with a sharp caveat: it only works if people understand what they’re getting for their money.

Tahn SharpeJuly 27, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Super industry ‘too defensive’ about early release scheme: Bragg

The Liberal Senator said people using their super to pay for essentials during the pandemic is an appropriate use of their money, even if that does make the industry ‘uncomfortable’.

Tahn SharpeJuly 16, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Changes to Super: Budget brings stability

The Federal Budget has brought stability to superannuation and enhanced confidence in the nation’s retirement funding system, according to ASFA's Martin Fahy.

Elizabeth FryApril 3, 2019

FSC senior policy manager Nick Kerwin (Photo: Supplied)

Insurance

Headfirst: mental health drives insurance code update

The Financial Services Council's new draft Code of Practice includes a number of proposals aimed at doing more to accommodate mental health.

Tahn SharpeNovember 13, 2018

AIA CEO Damien Mu (Photo: Supplied)

Insurance

AIA’s Mu calls early intervention ‘right thing to do’

Parliament committee’s rejection of proposal to allow insurers to pay for prevention of workplace illnesses a ‘disappointment': AIA boss.

Alice UribeNovember 5, 2018

Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert (Pic: Tahn Sharpe)

Policy and Regulation

Robert offers extension on CIPRs but not on super reforms

Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert wants super overhaul passed by November but agrees to two extra years, higher balance threshold for CIPRs.

Alice UribeOctober 31, 2018

Opinion

How the rubber hit the road for Tom Garcia

From changing tyres in the pit to battling the government about boards, it was a winding road that brought Tom Garcia to AustralianSuper.

Sally RoseMarch 28, 2017

Opinion

Rethinking group insurance

The year ahead will reveal whether the Insurance in Superannuation Industry Working Group can produce genuine reform.

Sally RoseJanuary 5, 2017

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