The General Insurance Ombudsman has expressed concern that workers in the industry do not always understand the policies they sell.
Investment horizonsVirgin Australia announces plans to attract more foreign investment as the airline posts a 118 per cent surge in first-half profits.
'Old business model'Fairfax Media hints that more job cuts are set to come as it reports a 41 per cent fall in profit as it moves to restructure its operations.
Discount boostDavid Jones announces a better-than-expected sales result due to discounts from suppliers but cannot predict when sales will return to growth.
Super savings
A new report tips that Australians will be nearly $20 billion better off with a streamlined super scheme.
Moving forward
Woodside Petroleum's chief on the company's full-year profit and delays on the Pluto LNG project.
Technological inroads
The automation of mining jobs could see the boom end for some and the industry changed forever.
Big pink
Australia's biggest pink diamond, estimated to be worth millions, is found in WA's Kimberley region.
Tailored programming
Ex-MTV executive Bill Roedy says the group's rapid rise came as it adapted to different markets.
Takeover wave
Retailer Billabong is the latest high-profile company to ride a wave of private equity buyouts.
Joining forces
Co-operatives can strengthen economies and create jobs, says sector chief Dame Pauline Green.
Keeping mums
A medical firm spends millions on an onsite childcare centre to keep mothers in its workforce.
Tall poppies?
The Inside Business panel on the banks' decision to lift rates as they announce impressive profits.
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