All articles by Ronan Mccaughey

Ronan Mccaughey

Annual survey reveals optimistic outlook for Mena insurance sector

The majority of executives polled in the recently published 2016 Mena Insurance Barometer continue to believe that premium growth will outpace GDP growth.

Fitch expects Austrian life insurance premiums to decline in 2016

Fitch Ratings has said it expects Austrian insurance companies to face further pressure on profitability, extending a decline seen since 2013.

Allianz appoints former Pru UK CEO to lead US life insurance

Allianz has appointed Jacqueline Hunt to take over responsibility for US life insurance and asset management.

Guardian Life Insurance partners with Cognizant in big data modernisation

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has partnered with IT services and consultancy company, Cognizant, to modernise its mainframe big data infrastructure.

Overview of high-growth insurance markets

Timetric analysis of the high-growth insurance markets of Mexico, Turkey, Kenya, Vietnam and Indonesia

SunLife: ‘Simple’ beats ‘low cost’ financial products

The single most important attribute people look for in a financial product is simplicity, according to research from the UK’s SunLife.

ACLI calls for ‘US approach’ to developing international capital standard

The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) has urged the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) not to advance global capital standards that disadvantage US insurers.

Manulife appoints Matt Whittingham as chief digital officer, Asia

Manulife has appointed Matt Whittingham as chief digital officer for its Asia Division.
Based in Singapore, he will be responsible for delivering the company’s digital strategy across 12 markets in the region. Whittingham will report to Jason Dehni, chief marketing and distribution officer at Manulife Asia.

Experian launches ‘Hunter’ offering to detect life insurance fraud in India

Experian India has launched a fraud solution – called Hunter Fraud Management Services – for India’s life insurance sector.

CII publishes guidance on new senior insurance managers regime

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has launched a new guide coincide with the introduction of the FCA’s new Senior Insurance Managers Regime (SIMR).