All articles by Ronan Mccaughey
Ronan Mccaughey
Insurance Europe calls for swift deal on EU/US bilateral (re)insurance negotiations
Insurance Europe has reaffirmed its support for a swift conclusion to negotiations that aim to ensure national uniform treatment of all European (re)insurers placing business in the US.
RedArc reminds insurers to recognise carers needs
The forgotten community of carers is at risk of being forgotten under traditional healthcare and protection policies, according to RedArc, a Punter Southall company.
Weakening reinsurance environment to drive M&A in 2017 – and life reinsurance outlook
Weak profitability is likely to leave more reinsurers worldwide vulnerable to takeover in 2017, reinvigorating M&A activity as healthier firms seek growth and efficiency savings, according to Fitch Ratings.
Etienne Bouas-Laurent to expand AXA life business in Asia
Etienne Bouas-Laurent has been appointed CEO of life and savings and distribution of AXA Asia.
Prudential Singapores community programme offers financial assistance to low-income families
To commemorate its 85th anniversary, Prudential Singapore has announced plans to offer financial assistance to low-income families in Singapore to help tide them through health and personal crises.
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Fitch: Brexit Solvency II review likely to focus on annuity risk charge
A UK inquiry into Solvency 2 (S2) and the potential for post-Brexit changes is likely to look closely at capital requirements for annuities and at potential risks for reinsurers if future UK rules are not considered equivalent to S2, Fitch Ratings says.
Research finds 10% of people have heard of robo-advice
As the future of advice is hotly debated, research has suggested that robo-advisers are pushing an open door.
SunLifes annual cost of dying research shows funeral costs soar
SunLifes annual cost of dying research shows the cost of dying is the fastest rising of any fixed cost in the UK rising much faster than any cost of living such as rent, food, utilities, insurance or clothing.
UK MPs assess Solvency II manoeuvrability options post Brexit
The UKs House of Commons Treasury Select Committee has targeted the EUs Solvency II regime as it examines room for improvement in the post-Brexit landscape.
Entry deadline extended for Life Insurance International Innovation Awards 2016
Due to strong demand, the nomination entry deadline for Life Insurance International’s Innovation Awards 2016 has been extended to 5pm GMT on Friday 23 September 2016.