Life insurer knocks back one in three claims
One life insurer is declining 37 per cent of claims and some firms even pay bonuses for knocked-back claims, ASIC finds.
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Sarah Danckert
Sarah is a business courts reporter based in Melbourne.
Insurers can no longer spy on you in the loo
Your life insurance company can no longer spy on you in the loo under the first code of conduct for Australia's life insurance companies.
Doctor loses case against investment banks
A wealthy doctor with a $10 million stake in Primary Healthcare has lost his Supreme Court battle against Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse and CIMB.
Findex fined by ASIC for 'inappropriate' advertising
Findex Group and a subsidiary have been fined a total of $21,600 for potentially misleading advertising.
No Australian liquidation for Astra Resources
Thousands of Australian investors who ploughed millions into illegal fundraising outfit Astra Resources will have to seek recourse in the UK following a court ruling.
Top sommelier takes on Fiat Chrysler as deal goes sour
Halfway along the secluded mountain drive of Buckland Valley Road in Victoria's Alpine region is the exclusive five-star retreat Villa Gusto.
Cronulla Sharks chief sponsor in strife
Cronulla Sharks sponsor Capitol Health has lost its chief executive officer after losing $350 million of its value.
Estia Health shares dive following earnings downgrade
Estia shares fell as much as 12 per cent after it said it would cut fees it charges residents at its homes due to 'legislative uncertainty'.
KKK symbols, nooses: BHP hit with racial discrimination claim
An African-American employee at BHP's Pinto Mining Group was greeted with Ku Klux Klan symbols and nooses while working at the facility, it is alleged.
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