Broker Newsletter - Underwriting process guide, PRSA updates and more - April Financial Broker Newsletter https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v00i35qd09/ en-us 27 Apr 2023 10:16:55 IST 27 Apr 2023 10:16:55 IST https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v00i35qd09/rss.xml Newsweaver brokercomms@zurich.com (Zurich Life Assurance) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Auto Enrolment shines spotlight on pension coverage and adequacy https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v00i35qd09/8hqoh88gz3x?lang=en?rss=true The advent of the Auto Enrolment (AE) Retirement Savings System is one of the most significant and welcome developments in the pensions landscape for very many years, writes Niall Hall, Senior Employee Benefits Manager, Zurich Life. 24 Apr 2023 12:00:00 IST 019be43734998916b880c37ca617046e ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30703137-20220929-093159 <p>The advent of the Auto Enrolment (AE) Retirement Savings System is one of the most significant and welcome developments in the pensions landscape for very many years, writes Niall Hall, Senior Employee Benefits Manager, Zurich Life.</p> https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/57875/ed/bbb4f78ec8668d29e2c0fc.png Read article https://www.zurich.ie/corporate/blog/auto-enrolment-shines-spotlight/ Three new funds available on Standard and Advice PRSA https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v00i35qd09/1p2ynglz03j?lang=en?rss=true When your clients have decided what level of investment risk they are willing to take, it's time to recommend a fund that suits them. 24 Apr 2023 12:00:00 IST cde136b8c3a6e0a52597597bc186f347 One Column Articles - image left <p>When your clients have decided what level of investment risk they are willing to take, it's time to recommend a fund that suits them.</p> https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/57875/14/e5779d660fe79582629a41.png Learn more https://www.zurich.ie/broker-centre/news-and-insights/latest-articles/three-new-funds-available-on-standard-and-advice-prsa/ Latest investment podcast https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v00i35qd09/m0yyki418qu?lang=en?rss=true In this investment podcast recorded on 12 April 2023, we cover recent market movements and Zurich Investments current positioning and outlook. This month we also talk about earnings season, which we hear a lot about in the financial media; we’ll discuss what it is and what it means for investors. 24 Apr 2023 12:00:00 IST 80210a302b853a28e9c2cd0898bc550a ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30703137-20200131-120954 <p>In this investment podcast recorded on 12 April 2023, we cover recent market movements and Zurich Investments current positioning and outlook. This month we also talk about earnings season, which we hear a lot about in the financial media; we’ll discuss what it is and what it means for investors.</p> https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/57875/8f/4da87542e5f2b36569c4c0.jpg Listen to podcast https://www.zurich.ie/broker-centre/news-and-insights/latest-articles/equities-climb-despite-banking-sector-turmoil/ A Financial Broker’s guide to the Underwriting Process https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v00i35qd09/18hmblpbu1l?lang=en?rss=true If you’ve not had the chance to check out our new medical underwriting guide, you can download it here. It will certainly answer many of your questions regarding medical underwriting. 25 Apr 2023 12:00:00 IST 140904a16ddc5d6d9fa0de8a0e6a57ea ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30703165-20200220-095053 <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #ffffff;">If you’ve not had the chance to check out our new medical underwriting guide, you can download it here. It will certainly answer many of your questions regarding medical underwriting.</p> https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/57875/bc/79192137b14c7e07990e09.png Download our underwriting guide https://www.zurichlife.ie/DocArchive/servlet/DocArchServlet?docId=DOC_19441 Navigating the new PRSA landscape - Frequently Asked Questions https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v00i35qd09/5mspl4lz6an?lang=en?rss=true As we continue to navigate the new PRSA landscape we've pulled together an FAQ document to help you better understand the changes and the opportunities available. 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 IST 0635a4580102ff7b1b5e36d4d91e1cee ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30703137-20200129-164430 <p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff; float: none; display: inline;">As we continue to navigate the new PRSA landscape we've pulled together an FAQ document to help you better understand the changes and the opportunities available. </span></p> https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/57875/33/0b6b184319aa2d80d2a107.png Find out more https://www.zurichlife.ie/DocArchive/servlet/DocArchServlet?docId=DOC_19561 Action needed on Executive Pension Plans/One Member Arrangements https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v00i35qd09/bypi62sz05n?lang=en?rss=true The key deadline for you to be aware of is 5 May, this is the date that we require signed Participation Agreements to be returned to us. 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 IST c60acfcf57168e5673141e422c9e3a8e ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30703165-20190806-151822 <p>The key deadline for you to be aware of is 5 May, this is the date that we require signed Participation Agreements to be returned to us.</p> https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/57875/f4/32ef863420665a5844e564.jpg More details https://www.zurich.ie/broker-centre/news-and-insights/latest-articles/action-needed-on-executive-pension-plans/ Improved Mortgage Protection pricing & Protection Promotions extended https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v00i35qd09/8bn4b219os6?lang=en?rss=true On Tuesday we announced that our Mortgage Protection prices have been improved. The new prices apply to all new applications as of Tuesday April 25. Additionally, We are extending our protection promotions [ https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v00i35qd09/14nuicu9459/external ] until May 31 2023. What's more, to kick-off our new pricing we are adding a new discount option of 20% for Mortgage Protection cases of €300,000 or more. This 20% discount option will run from April 25 until May 26 2023. 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 IST abdd694af70749f24fc5acd45188c0fe ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30703137-20200226-101618 <p>On Tuesday we announced that our Mortgage Protection prices have been improved. The new prices apply to all new applications as of Tuesday April 25.  </p> <p> </p> <p>Additionally, We are extending our <a href="https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v00i35qd09/14nuicu9459/external">protection promotions</a> until May 31 2023.</p> <p> </p> <p>What's more, to kick-off our new pricing we are <strong>adding a new discount option of 20% for Mortgage Protection cases of €300,000 or more</strong>. This 20% discount option will run <strong>from April 25 until May 26 2023</strong>.</p> https://zurichlifeireland.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/57875/fd/03a58cfb40898dbf3f75fb.jpg