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Zurich poised to join third platform

Zurich is in talks with HUB24 about adding its insurance products to the administration platform.

The move is part of a push to offer insurance through such channels, according to Zurich GM Retail Life & Investments Phil Kewin.

“We are well advanced in discussion with other platforms such as HUB24 to give advisers as much choice as possible,” he said.

Zurich is already an insurance provider to the Netwealth and RetireRight platforms.

HUB24 – formerly Investorfirst – recently signed a deal to provide a white-label platform for National Tax and Accountants Association members.

The association wanted a branded platform to help members serve self-managed super fund clients. It will begin training members in life and general insurance in the new year.

Meanwhile, Zurich is now offering income replacement cover to super fund members.

The insurer has also changed its income protection cover for graduates, with higher limits in certain occupations.