All articles by Ronan Mccaughey
Ronan Mccaughey
Startupbootcamp InsurTech invites 23 global start-ups to selection days
Startupbootcamp InsurTech has announced the top 23 globally diverse start-ups chosen to participate in its selection days on 29 and 30 November.
Video advent calendar giving protection insurance tips launched
UK-based Cura Financial Services has launched a video advent calendar showcasing a daily tip for people looking for protection insurance.
Euro insurers to adjust product structures given low interest rates
Despite falling interest rates, S&P Global Ratings has not seen significant shifts in insurers’ investment mixes. Instead, the ratings agency said insurers are modifying their product structures to take account of lower rate expectations.
Calling all life insurers – LII to hold digital health roundtable with babylon Health
Life Insurance International (LII) plans to hold a roundtable with online health provider, babylon Health, (www.babylonhealth.com) themed – the digital health opportunity for life insurers.
Key strategies for life insurance innovation
The life insurance industry has been urged to tell a story, find the need and the moment of truth in order to more effectively innovate and connect with customers.
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China’s Tencent and partners to launch $217m online life insurer
Chinese internet services provider Tencent Holdings and a group of seven investors have reportedly moved closer to launching a CNY1.5bn ($217m) HeTai Life Insurance, an online life insurer in China.
Zurich: SMEs cyber risk awareness rises
The risks posed by cyber-crime are a fast-growing concern for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to Zurich Insurance Groups fourth annual global SME survey.
FCA chief highlights challenges for insurance in a Big Data world
Andrew Bailey, chief executive of the UKs FCA, has highlighted the challenge for insurers in a Big Data world and questioned how genetic identification could impact the life insurance sector.
Willis Towers Watson: high mortality rates challenge the way life insurers project longevity
A survey by Willis Towers Watson has raised questions as to the appropriateness of annuity pricing and reserving, given that high mortality rates in 2016 are continuing in the direction set last year.
Vitality launches one-stop-shop adviser website
Vitality has launched a new adviser website, which details product information across VitalityHealth and Life including Vitality partners and rewards.