All articles by Ronan Mccaughey
Ronan Mccaughey
Zurich Germany chooses Capgemini for core insurance system transformation
Capgemini has said it will assist the digital transformation at Zurich Gruppe Deutschland by implementing a new core insurance platform.
Timetric: Spike in insurance M&A deal activity to continue in 2016-2017
The global insurance industry experienced a significant increase in M&A deals in 2015 that is likely to continue in 20162017, although at a slower pace, says Timetrics Insurance Intelligence Center (IIC).
Swiss Re: Technology is transforming re/insurance business models
Even though macroeconomic conditions and the overall insurance industry environment remain challenging, Swiss Re believes that technological advances will create new and valuable efficiencies.
ABI to lead project to deliver pension dashboard prototype
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) will lead a project to deliver a pension dashboard prototype that will help consumers view all their pension savings in one place online.
New rules from Chinese regulator to strengthen life insurance risk management
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) has reportedly issued new rules to strengthen the risk management of life insurance products, with restrictions on the proportion of short- and medium-term life business sold by insurers.
FWD launches online-mobile D2C insurance business in Singapore
FWD has launched a direct-to-consumer (D2C) insurance business in Singapore and said it will invest S$500m in the country over the next five years.
Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore launches post-retirement planning campaign
Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore (TMLS) has launched a marketing campaign to encourage couples to start discussing their financial future and post-retirement aspirations with each other.
Mark Myers to stand down as British Friendly CEO
British Friendlys CEO Mark Myers will stand down in 2017 after nearly seven years in the role.
Pacific Life Re appoints new underwriting director, Europe
Pacific Life Re has appointed Alan Dott as underwriting director for its Europe business unit.
Sompo Japans CEO calms concerns for London market over Brexit
Kengo Sakurada, group CEO of Japanese insurer Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings, has reportedly shrugged off concerns over Brexit and stressed the strengths of the London insurance market.