Articles tagged with 'Underwriting'
Vax chat hits a raw nerve - advisers can do better
30 November 2021 - It seems a recent article on Covid-19 and underwriting the unvaccinated hit a raw nerve with some readers, and the responses across the Good Returns site raised an eyebrow or two.
Unvaccinated may face higher premiums
15 November 2021 - Kiwi life and health insurers have some big decisions to make about how they plan to cover those who choose not to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
AIA NZ improves mental health underwriting
13 August 2021 - AIA NZ is urging its customers to "tell their own story" about mental ill-health when applying for insurance cover.
Underwriting delays for nib special offer
23 July 2021 - A recent nib New Zealand campaign offering cover for pre-existing medical conditions has been the victim of its own success with advisers being asked not to supply clients medical notes due to underwriting delays.
Cigna unveils significant changes
8 April 2021 - Monday, April 12 is set to be a big day for Cigna in New Zealand when the company rolls out a range of new technology solutions, a new commission structure, new underwriting rules and a new specific injury cover product to the local market.
Non-disclosure case divides advice industry
22 July 2020 - A news story about a declined claim has sparked a divide in the insurance advice sector.
Cigna tweaks non-medical limits
2 July 2020 - Cigna New Zealand (Cigna) has announced the release of new non-medical limits for its Assurance Extra and Business Assurance product suites.
Partners Life relaxes some Covid rules
27 May 2020 - Partners Life is relaxing some of the underwriting restrictions introduced as the Covid-19 pandemic hit, to ensure that new clients who don’t pose a risk aren’t deterred from taking cover.
IP underwriting is complicated – improving, but complicated
27 May 2020 - The post-Covid IP world could remain complex for some time says Russell Hutchinson.
Familiar face returns to Underwriter role at Partners
4 February 2020 - Partners Life has appointed a new, but not unfamiliar, face to fill the role of Chief Underwriter.
[GRTV] Ballantyne on conduct and culture; who owns the client; the future of dealer groups and more
29 November 2019 - Partners Life managing director Naomi Ballantyne discusses the critical issues facing insurance advisers today.
nib aims to make advisers' lives easier with online tool
16 August 2019 - Health insurer nib aims to get the majority of policies issued in real time by the end of the year.
[WEBINAR] Intelligent underwriting tool for Advisers
31 October 2017 - Good Returns is pleased to be offering a new webinar service for advisers. Find out more about the event and register here.