Life
Regulations to revamp Malaysia’s life sector, says Zurich
Malaysia’s life insurance industry, traditionally dominated by agency business, is set to see “rapid changes” once the country brings wide-ranging regulatory measures, according to Philip Smith, chief executive of Zurich Malaysia Bhd.
Best Practice | 1 Mar 17
Life companies ‘hiding’ behind the Law of Agency
Life companies should better vet their advisers rather than hide behind the Law of Agency and claim they are not involved in any mis-selling that occurs, says Simon Willoughby, head of proposition at Utmost Wealth Solutions.
Aetna Int’l targets expats in Canada with new offices
Aetna International is spearheading an expat push into Canada with plans to unveil a string of new offices across the country.
Axa reports record revenues as CEO rules out Generali bid
French insurer Axa said revenues crossed the €100bn (£84bn, $105bn) mark for the first time in the company’s history as chief executive Thomas Buberl distanced himself from a bid for Generali’s German life insurance business.
Average life expectancy on the rise around the world
Average life expectancy in high income countries such as the UK, Germany, the US, Australia and Canada is set to increase by 2030 while South Koreans are likely to live the longest, according to research published in the British medical journal Lancet.