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Highlights this month
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Complaining. The privileged position given to them under the previous ...
Medicare Levy Surcharge Thresholds
As I pointed out in my speech on the earlier version of the Tax Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy Surcharge Thresholds) Bill (No. 2) 2008, the Greens believe this is an ...
Greens MPs - 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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One of the first that comes to mind. As Forrester’s ...
Social Media & Insurance?
Is social media really suitable for all brands? Irrespective of its growing popularity, there are any number of low involvement categories that don’t really seem to fit the social mould. ...
AdNews DigitalWatch - 2 months, 4 weeks ago
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Put forward, but if it is proven that there will ...
Medicare Levy Surcharge Thresholds
The Tax Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy Surcharge Thresholds) Bill 2008 introduces measures that directly and indirectly go to the heart of health policy in this country. The Greens support the ...
Greens MPs - 2 months, 4 weeks ago
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Stepping up its attempts to persuade us of the need ...
A small price to pay to avoid financial ruin
The life insurance industry is stepping up its attempts to persuade us of the need for cover.
Sydney Morning Herald Business - 4 months ago
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Partly blaming itself for the level of underinsurance for personal ...
Sales skills, compliance added to underinsurance culprits
THE INSURANCE industry is partly blaming itself for the level of underinsurance for personal and life cover in Australia, but has also pointed the finger at compliance requirements.
Risk Management Magazine - 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Expected this morning to call on the Rudd Government to ...
Health funds want level playing field
THE private health insurance industry is expected this morning to call on the Rudd Government to sell Medibank Private to create a more level playing field.
The Australian Business News - 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Decades behind those of the world's biggest economies
Earthquake presses need for greater insurance cover
The most powerful earthquake in China since 1950 shows the nation's insurance industry is decades behind those of the world's biggest economies.
Sydney Morning Herald Business - 6 months, 2 weeks ago
8 hours, 18 minutes ago
Youi could be looking for YOU
New insurance business Youi is hunting for an extra 20 people to join a team that's already 45-strong after just one month in business.
The Sunshine Coast Daily business news - midnight Wednesday 3rd December 2008
The Sunshine Coast Daily business news - midnight Wednesday 3rd December 2008
18 hours, 4 minutes ago
NEWS UPDATE: BT overhauls insurance offering
Streamlines life insurance application process.
MoneyManagement.com.au - 2:13 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
MoneyManagement.com.au - 2:13 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Save big $$$ on hire car excess insurance - Money Tip without the Boring Stuff
A big thank you to Mick for this one. Mick travels a lot and has shared this fantastic tip to save money on Damage Waiver Excess Insurance that car hire ...
Our Finance Blogs - 9:40 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Our Finance Blogs - 9:40 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Industry must dispel insurance myths
Must overcome negativity surrounding insurance industry.
MoneyManagement.com.au - 8:51 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
MoneyManagement.com.au - 8:51 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Profit fall spurs greater IAG stake in Malaysian insurance venture
Profit fall spurs greater IAG stake in Malaysian insurance venture... 02 Dec 2008 07:37 AM
Business Spectator insurance - 6:37 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Business Spectator insurance - 6:37 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Don't run up travel bills, Aussies urged
AUSTRALIANS stuck in Bangkok have been warned not to run up expenses in the hope it will be covered under travel insurance.
NEWS.com.au National Breaking News - 6:02 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
NEWS.com.au National Breaking News - 6:02 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
2008-12-02 Companies tap equity markets for cash
The global financial crisis is forcing cash-strapped companies to seek funds where they can. In the US, embattled financial firms like AIG and Citigroup have been fortunate enough to secure ...
Radio National Breakfast - business & finance - midnight Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Radio National Breakfast - business & finance - midnight Tuesday 2nd December 2008
1 day, 14 hours ago
Insurance anger: strandard passengers left to foot bill
There are reports that Australians stranded in Bangkok for days are now being told their travel insurance won't be valid. Deirdre and Bruce Timms and were due to go home ...
PM - 5:34 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
PM - 5:34 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
Lay-by age pension to plug savings gap
Superannuation experts say it's time to adopt fresh thinking on how to supplement retirement savings and are calling on the government to support Lay-by style Age Pension and 'longevity insurance' ...
Financial Standard - 3:16 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
Financial Standard - 3:16 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
1/3 of farm workers' children lack health insurance
Children of farm workers are three times as likely as all other children and almost twice as likely as other poor children to be uninsured, according to a report in ...
EurekAlert! - Breaking News - 3 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
EurekAlert! - Breaking News - 3 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
Reforming health care in Chile
Chile has maintained a dual health care system in which citizens can opt for coverage with either the public National Health Insurance Fund or a private health insurance company.
EurekAlert! - Breaking News - 3 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
EurekAlert! - Breaking News - 3 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
Insurance Australia Group increases interest in Malaysian JV
SYDNEY, Dec 1, 2008 (Asia In Focus via COMTEX) -- BKIAF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- The INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LTD (ASX:IAG) has expanded its footprint ...
TradingMarkets.com - 11:45 a.m. Monday 1st December 2008
TradingMarkets.com - 11:45 a.m. Monday 1st December 2008
Insurance Australia Increases Stake in AmAssurance (Update1)
By Stuart Kelly Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Insurance Australia Group Ltd., which rejected a takeover proposal from QBE Insurance Group Ltd. this year, increased its stake in Malaysian insurer ...
Bloomberg - 9:10 a.m. Monday 1st December 2008
Bloomberg - 9:10 a.m. Monday 1st December 2008
IAG expands into Malaysian market
Insurance Australia Group has expanded its footprint in Asia, increasing its interest in its joint venture with Malaysian insurer AmAssurance to 49 per cent. IAG, which had held a 30 ...
The West Australian - business - 8:45 a.m. Monday 1st December 2008
The West Australian - business - 8:45 a.m. Monday 1st December 2008
