All articles by Ronan Mccaughey
Ronan Mccaughey
Chinas life market begins to open up
Chinas life insurance market is beginning to open up and become more innovative and together with rising disposable incomes and increased awareness of insurance products this should boost growth in the Chinese life segment.
Itaú Unibanco seeks buyers for group life operations
Brazilian bank Itaú Unibanco is reportedly looking for a buyer for its group life operations.
Canada Life Group Insurance launches simple group life assurance product
Canada Life Group Insurance has launched a group life assurance product using the Canada Life
Automated Self Service System (CLASS) platform, and which is open to registered financial advisers.
Vitality founder recognised for worldwide health contribution
Adrian Gore, founder and CEO of South African-headquartered Discovery Group, the parent company of Vitality, has been awarded the Geneva Forum for Health Award.
Hard times for UK annuities market
The UK individual annuity market has declined sharply following new pension flexibilities announced by the government in March 2014, says a Timetric report, Annuities Insurance in the UK, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018, which is available at the Insurance Intelligence Center (IIC).
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Generali launches strategic repositioning in Germany
Generali has launched a strategic business repositioning in Germany, which will involve reshaping its life business model.
Chinese real estate developer to set up life insurance company
Chinese real estate developer, Thaihot Group, reportedly plans to establish a life insurance company with several local investors from Fujian Province, Beijing and Shanghai.
AIA Group tie up with ICT institute aims to uncover consumer insights
AIA Group has signed a multi-year joint collaboration agreement with A*STARs Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), Singapores largest ICT research institute.
Pension reform legislation to boost growth of Nigerias life segment
Pension reform legislation and the increase of group life products should support further growth in Nigerias life insurance sector, according to ratings agency A.M.Best.
US life (re)insurance start-up Nassau Reinsurance Group raises over $750m for launch
US-based Nassau Reinsurance Group has raised over $750m of initial capital to build an insurance and reinsurance platform focused on the life, annuity and long-term care sectors.