ASIC, APRA slam premium hikesBY KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2023 12:46PMLife insurers are underhandedly hiking premiums in a way that is misleading and fails to explain why they are rising, according to APRA and ASIC, warning that they will take regulatory action if practices do not improve. Related News |
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AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY
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To be successful as Australian Financial Complaints Authority's (AFCA) lead ombudsman for investments and advice, one requires empathy, impartiality, and rationality. Shail Singh shares how he also uses legal and financial advice expertise to help consumers, small businesses, and member firms. Karren Vergara writes.