Health insurance drops 10,000 in 2010; Why the Sec Com needs three months to authorise advisers; emerging markets drive CFP numbers.

The Securities Commission says people wanting to become an AFA have less than 50 days to get their application in to ensure it is processed by the July 1 start date for the new regime. Jenha White provides a quick guide of what AFAs need to do.

Partners Life has continued its recruitment drive with the appointment of Simon Fisher as general manager sales and Charlie Howe as national sales manager.

Mike Pero Mortgages has welcomed Greg Mackenzie to the company as an experienced mortgage broker.

Mike Pero Mortgages has welcomed Greg Mackenzie to the company as an experienced mortgage broker.

This case study looks at a complaint about disability insurance and the interpretation of medical evidence and policy provisions when a client has a heart attack. This is from the Insurance and Savings Ombudsman (ISO) annual report.

TNP has appointed Mark van der Merwe as a regional development manager to focus on growing the membership of TNP Home Loans.

TNP has appointed Mark van der Merwe as a regional development manager to focus on growing the membership of TNP Home Loans.

Newpark says its lead generation programme allows it to monitor conversion rates of leads to business which means it can help advisers in the areas they can improve in.

Cabinet has approved the appointment of Simon Allen as the chair of the soon-to-be established Financial Markets authority, Commerce Minister Simon Power has announced.

Andrew L'Almont has resigned as Mortgage Express chief executive after more than 12 years to pursue a new direction.