The FMA has flagged suitability of advice is something it will focus on. Steve Wright digs into the issue to explore what suitable advice means for risk advisers.

Steve Wright suggests it’s time to rethink trauma policies so they are more equitable rather providing wind fall gains to some policyholders.

Steve Wright examines the FMA's FAP monitoring report and explains where FAPs and advisers need to lift their game.

Funding cancer drugs – has there ever been a better time to demonstrate the value of health insurance?

Steve Wright says there are valuable lessons for advisers from a recent complaints ruling in Australia.

Steve Wright has dug deeper into the Contracts of Insurance Bill which is before Parliament and examined the proposed changes to non-disclosure.

OPINION: Steve Wright has read the Contracts of Insurance Bill which was introduced to Parliament last week and outlines seven potential changes facing advisers and insurers.

Steve Wright gives his views on statements of advice as they related to life and health insurance.

Steve Wright asks: Is the illusion of knowledge holding your business back by preventing you from growing your skills as an adviser?

A Dispute Resolution Scheme has highlighted the importance of product knowledge for advisers. In a complaint against an insurance adviser, FSCL has suggested that “…  a key insight for insurance advisers is to ensure you are familiar with the policies you are recommending, so you can identify exclusions that might be relevant to your client.”