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Multiple failures in handling death benefit claims are uncovered by ASIC report

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An ASIC investigation has resulted in a damning picture of customer service in Australia’s superannuation sector.

Excessive delays, poor customer service, and ineffective claims handling procedures in Australia’s superannuation industry have prompted a scathing report from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).

In what’s being called a “landmark death benefit claims handling report,” ASIC has handed down a list of 34 recommendations after findings of multiple