Despite the compulsory superannuation guarantee being over 30 years old in Australia, a worrying majority of Australians (2 in 3) fear they will not have sufficient financial resources to retire, according to the findings of a survey commissioned by Findex, one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated financial advisory and accounting services.
Retirees continue to face significant upward pressure on their household budgets amid historically high consumer price inflation, says the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), which is the peak policy, research and advocacy body for Australia's superannuation industry.
Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has launched Zurich Evolve, a new offering to protect the health and well-being of customers "at every stage of their lives".
The Victorian Government has announced in its 2023-24 Budget that it plans to abolish business insurance duty as it introduces tax reforms to help businesses and grow the economy.
New research from Suncorp Group insurer AAMI reveals that around half of Aussies have collided with a 'roo' or other wildlife while driving, yet the vast majority (61%) admit they would dangerously swerve or slam on the brakes to avoid hitting an animal.
The latest quarterly benchmarking of the National Road Safety Strategy shows that governments remain unable to track most of their targets and road deaths are increasing, rather than declining as anticipated.
Allianz Australia says that it has published a guide on building resilience as businesses face challenges arising from new technologies and emerging property risks, including business interruption risks affecting plant, machinery and vehicles.
Internationl travel Insurance provider, battleface, which offers embedded modular insurance for partners and their customers alike, has launched in Australia its tech platform where partners can build their own tailored products.
The Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry (MVIRI) has received the final report on an independent review of the Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct (the Code).
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is content at the moment to raise awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). However, the regulator is also considering how it can strengthen this aspect as part of upcoming reviews of Prudential Standards relating to governance and risk management.