All articles by Ronan Mccaughey
Ronan Mccaughey
A.M. Best: Equity market volatility hits US life / annuity insurers Q3 earnings
US life/annuity insurance companies Q3 2015 statutory accounting results softened considerably compared to prior quarters as pre-tax net operating gains fell to $3.7bn from $18.5bn in the previous quarter, according to A.M. Best.
Prudential Financial and LeapFrog Investments target African life insurers
Life insurer Prudential Financial and LeapFrog Investments have launched a $350m investment partnership to access high-growth markets in Africa.
US life insurer offers social security analysis software to its insurance advisers
Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York has said it is providing insurance advisers who market its life insurance and annuity offerings with access to social security analysis software.
Japan Post Insurance aims to enter the reinsurance business
Japan Post Insurance, Japans largest life insurer by gross written premium, has reportedly applied for approval to enter the reinsurance business, as part of an effort to diversify its earnings sources.
CII website showcases opportunities in insurance to women
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has launched a website promoting the career opportunities in insurance for women.
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Exide Life rolls out new limited payment insurance plan
India-headquartered Exide Life Insurance has launched an insurance plan called Exide Life Star Saver, which provides a guaranteed tax-free maturity benefit together with protection over the entire policy term.
Dai-ichi Lifes Vietnamese subsidiary seals alliance with Vietnam Post
Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company of Vietnam (DVLN), a subsidiary owned by the Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, has agreed a business alliance with Vietnam Post Corporation (Vietnam Post).
UK provider launches over-50s product with lifetime payback guarantee
British Seniors Insurance Agency (BSIA) has launched the first over-50s life insurance product in the UK with a lifetime payback guarantee as a standard product feature.
Fitch: Rising interest rates to ease Taiwanese life insurers negative spreads
A persistent decline in the costs of insurance liabilities and improvements in recurring investment yields on rising market interest rates will reduce Taiwanese life insurers’ negative interest spreads, according to Fitch Ratings.
Distribution channel forecasts and insights on the Singaporean life insurance market
Distribution channel forecasts and insights on the Singaporean life insurance market