Life
Aegon sells Irish and Dutch units as Cofunds boosts results
Dutch insurer Aegon is selling its Irish offshore bond operation and its Netherlands-based advice business, while a strong boost in earnings from platform Cofunds, according to its latest quarterly report.
Zurich sees Asia Pacific revival in Q2 life sales
Zurich Insurance Group reported a double-digit pick-up in growth of its life business across the Asia Pacific region during the second quarter, which helped to offset falling sales in parts of Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Big jump in offshore bond sales at Canada Life International
Sales of offshore bonds rose by 60% in the first half of 2017, with new business through Canada Life International’s Isle of Man and Dublin-based offshore businesses hitting £566m ($736m, €626m).
Zurich’s future plans in the Middle East as regulations bite
A 23-year Zurich veteran, Walter Jopp has travelled around the world during his tenure. With roles in the UK, two stints in the US, Hong Kong and now Dubai, he has pretty much seen it all. Jopp talks to International Adviser about the raft of new regulation sweeping through the UAE and how the life company is busy preparing for the future.
US life insurance slump shows no signs of abating
American life insurance activity continued its downward trajectory and lost further ground in July, an index measuring the industry’s business levels shows.