Life
Sharp fall in premiums bite Japan’s ‘top four’ life insurers
Japan’s four largest life insurers have reported a 16% decline in combined domestic premium income in the fiscal year ending 31 March 2017.
South Africa’s Investec to expand into life insurance
South Africa-headquartered asset manager Investec has announced it will expand into offering life insurance to its clients.
Asia and Middle East spur 11% growth for RL360°
Isle of Man-based RL360° reported a spike in new business growth of 11% in 2016, driven strong sales of regular premium plans in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
UAE unveils crackdown on banks selling insurance policies
The UAE Central Bank is cracking down on insurance products sold via banks after receiving a growing number of mis-selling complaints.
A different breed of expat seeking international healthcare
New types of internationally mobile people are fuelling demand for global healthcare benefits rather than the more traditional expat profile, according to Tom Winfield, Bupa Global head of intermediary relationships.