All articles by Ronan Mccaughey
Ronan Mccaughey
Life insurers must turn to digital solutions to seize opportunities
US life-annuity insurers that better understand technological advances, such as the shift to purchasing insurance online, are in a position to seize competitive opportunities, according to the 2015 EY US life-annuity insurance outlook.
Manulife Vietnam in bancassurance partnership with Mekong Housing Bank
Manulife Vietnam has signed a three-year bancassurance partnership with Mekong Housing Bank (MHB).
Now Health International appoints Patrick Meng for Beijing office
International health insurance provider, Now Health International, has recruited Patrick Meng as director and general manager of Now Healths newest branch in Beijing.
UKs Protection Review expands into retirement income market
Independent market commentator Protection Review is expanding into the retirement income market.
Getting back on track
Dougy Grant, protection director at Aegon UK, speaks to Ronan McCaughey about the recent highs and lows for the providers protection business, its strategy for 2015 and the customer segments being targeted. He also explains how Aegon is addressing industry barriers, such as a lack of consumer trust in providers
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Get industry leading news, data and analysis delivered to your inbox
Rebooting income protection
Income protection in the UK can have a brighter future. By Andy Couchman, co-chairman of Protection Review
AXA Group sets up global line for its health business
AXA Group has appointed Thomas Buberl CEO of its newly created global business line for the groups health insurance activities.
Dutch insurance group ANV reveals life business growth plans
Dutch insurance group ANV aims to almost double the premium income of its life business from £13m currently, to £25m and beyond in the next 3-5 years, if market conditions allow.
Light at the end of the tunnel
The UKs life insurance sector has undergone a difficult period in recent years as consumer confidence fell following the financial crisis, the sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone and a decline in asset values.
Zurich to simplify online protection purchasing
Zurich plans to introduce is a new service that will allow customers to apply directly for protection coverage from the insurer via price comparison websites.