All articles by Ronan Mccaughey
Ronan Mccaughey
Life insurers in UK back Seven Families charity campaign
Major life insurers in the UK are supporting a charity-led campaign to raise public awareness of the financial impact of long term illness or disability.
Tata AIA Life names Naveen Tahilyani as CEO
Tata AIA Life has appointed Naveen Tahilyani as its CEO and managing director.
GIP premiums could rise by up to 50% because of ageing workforce
Group income protection insurance premiums in the UK could rise by as much as 50% as the average age of employees continues to rise, according to research from Towers Watson.
ALC Health to open new office in Gibraltar
International health insurance provider, ALC Health, is in the process of opening a new office in Gibraltar and also plans future expansion in Hong Kong and the Middle East.
Auto-enrolment in UK provides protection opportunity
The ongoing introduction of workplace pensions auto-enrolment in the UK is triggering reviews of wider employee benefits, such as group income protection, according to research from MetLife Employee Benefits.
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Life insurers in France urged to cut payout rates
The head of the French central bank, Christian Noyer, has reportedly called on life insurers in France to cut the payout rates they offer policyholders in order to avoid getting squeezed as interest rates fall.
Engage Mutual focuses on quicker payouts for over 50s plans
UK mutual, Engage Mutual, has launched an adviser campaign highlighting the speed it can make payouts on its over 50s life cover, releasing up to £5,000 ($8,056) before probate.
Manulife Singapore partners with RHB Bank in Singapore
Manulife Singapore has entered into an exclusive partnership with RHB Bank in Singapore.
Legal & General offers £10,000 worth of free life cover to new parents
Legal & General has announced it will offer £10,000 worth of free life cover to new parents.
Swiss Re encourages insurers to help grow the LTC market
Swiss Res latest sigma study says there is scope to grow the long-term care market (LTC) with more hybrid-type solutions that combine LTC insurance with life, retirement/pension and critical illness products.