Life
Unilife: Life cover out of Africa
International life insurer Unilife has its roots firmly planted in Africa, but managing director Stephen Conway has his sights set on entering Europe as well as the changing face of the life market.
International Wealth Insurer sold to Luxembourg’s Foyer
Luxembourg-based International Wealth Insurer (IWI), has been sold by state-owned Belfius Insurance to Foyer, a major private financial group in the Duchy, creating a new player in the international life insurance sector.
Clients unclear about how much insurance cover needed
Perception and reality differ significantly when it comes to how families around the world think they will be impacted if the main earner suffers from critical illness, disability or worse without appropriate cover, says Zurich.
Standard Life and Axa worst hit as int’l life shares plunge
Shares in the world’s largest life and pensions companies have been hit for a second day following the announcement on Friday that Britain has decided to leave the European Union.
Obesity a key factor in UAE insurance claims, says Zurich
Expanding waistlines in the United Arab Emirates are having an impact on the region’s insurance claims, with obesity often a contributing factor in both life insurance and critical illness claims, according to Zurich Insurance Group.