All articles by Ronan Mccaughey

Ronan Mccaughey

ABI’s regulation chief: reaping Brexit benefits means clearing trade obstacles

The ABI’s director of regulation, Hugh Savill, has said if the UK is to reap the positive benefits of Brexit, it needs trade mechanisms to break down the barriers that exist for financial services.

Nigel Walsh join’s Deloitte’s insurance practice

Deloitte has appointed InsurTech expert, Nigel Walsh, as a partner in its insurance practice.

Capgemini: blockchain-based smart contracts ‘mean big cost-savings’ for insurers and consumers

The average consumer could save over $500 in insurance and banking fees because of new ‘smart contracts’ based on blockchain technology, says Capgemini.

Majesco partners with Life.io to improve insurers’ client engagement

Insurance software company Majesco has partnered with US digital consumer engagement platform, Life.io.

Willis Towers Watson strengthens its UK life team with senior appointment

Willis Towers Watson has appointed Colin Forrest to lead its life team in the UK.

Charles Taylor InsureTech expands senior team

Charles Taylor InsureTech, which is Charles Taylor’s independent insurance technology business, has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of Dave Smith to the newly created role of business development director and Adam Harrison to the role of sales manager.

VitalityHealth launches workplace wellness programme for SMEs

VitalityHealth has launched a workplace wellness programme called Vitality Healthy Workplace, which is designed for the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market.

Aegon awards business process contract to Atos UK&I

Life and pensions provider Aegon has signed a thirteen year contract with digital services company Atos UK&I to further improve the protection business processes and enhance customer experience for its 500,000 protection customers.

Willis Towers Watson launches cloud-based software 2.0 for life insurers

Willis Towers Watson has released a new version of vGrid, its cloud-based Software as a Service technology, which is designed to provide faster run times for life insurers.

Kuvare purchases GILICO and creates new reinsurer

US-based Kuvare Holdings (Kuvare) has purchased Guaranty Income Life Insurance Company (GILICO) and established a new reinsurer, Kuvare Life Re(KLR), bringing its overall assets to more than $1bn.