All articles by Ronan Mccaughey
Ronan Mccaughey
Swiss Re: Global life premium growth expected at 4.3% in 2015
The life insurance sector will be notably stronger in both the advanced and emerging markets, and global in-force premiums are forecast to increase by 4.8% this year, and by around 4% in 2015 and 2016, according to Swiss Re.
Aviva and Friends Life reveal potential merger plan
The boards of Aviva and Friends Life have reached agreement on the key financial terms of a possible merger.
Target Group warns that insurers can be slow to adapt
Over three quarters (76%) of insurance marketing professionals believe they are too slow taking new products or services to market and struggle to keep pace with ever-changing consumer demands.
VitalityLife launches three protection products
VitalityLife, the new name for PruHealth and PruProtect, has launched three new protection products: LifestyleCare Cover; a short term income protection option; and Mortgage Plus Plan
Life insurers urged to tackle product complexity to help reduce protection gap
With the life insurance coverage gap appearing to widen, a report from the Geneva Association – an international insurance think tank -has recommended that insurers embrace technology to improve the customer experience and reduce perceived product complexity.
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LIMRA: Most workplace life insurance customers are Gen X or Y
Most workplace life insurance customers are generations X or Y, and tend not to shop around for life insurance, according to a LIMRA study.
Bupa and Hang Seng Bank team up in Hong Kong
Hang Seng Bank and Bupa have launched insurance products and services that include a joint wellness-themed credit card and a health concierge service.
Reliance Mutual launches online protection brand
Reliance Mutual has launched a new online brand called, There, which is aimed at families that provides two covers in one via a combination of too ill to work and life insurance.
AIG names Charlie Shamieh as CEO for life, health, and disability insurance
AIG has appointed Charlie Shamieh as CEO for life, health, and disability insurance.
Cathay Financial Holdings to acquire Conning
The life insurance subsidiary of Taiwans Cathay Financial Holding – Cathay Life has agreed to acquire global investment manager, Conning Holdings.