The future of the insurance industry hinges on its response to several tough questions, according to APRA executive director of insurance Sean Carmody.
AIA Australia (AIA) has rolled out a menopause support programme specifically designed for women aged 40 to 55.
There has been a sharp decline in the number of Australians covered by group insurance through superannuation, according to a research report by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) which was released last month.
Over 3m Australians won't be renewing their health insurance this year, according to new research by Finder.
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released the "Final Report of the Aged Care Financing Taskforce" which says that a new approach to funding arrangements for aged care is critical to support an aged care system that is sustainable, fair and facilitates greater innovation in the sector.
The government will introduce a financial sector regulatory initiatives grid to ensure that regulation is carried out in a more coordinated way, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones have said in a joint statement.
MetLife Australia has appointed Ms Nicola Wakefield Evans (AM) as chair and Ms Julie Lander as independent non-executive director.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have released final rules and further guidance to support the financial services industry in implementing the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR).
The Treasury has started a consultation exercise on standardising natural hazard definitions and reviewing standard cover for insurance contracts, says assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones
The Australian government has announced that it pay superannuation on paid parental leave (PPL) from 1 July 2025.