Life
UK outlines how new secondary annuities market will work
The UK government has set out the rules and regulation for its planned secondary annuities market which will allow holders to sell their scheme back to a provider or onsell the income stream to an FCA-authorised buyer.
Prudential a step closer to £100m HMRC tax refund
UK insurer Prudential has moved closer to securing a tax refund worth more than £100m ($143.4m, €126.5m) from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in a long-running dispute over claims the tax office broke EU rules.
Technical briefing: Catching a wave
Solvency II is making a splash in Europe, with EU-based insurers riding the latest wave of regulation. Only time will tell how its arrival in the EU will impact life insurance companies.
Allianz unit launches security services for globally mobile
International health and life insurance firm, Allianz Worldwide Care, has launched a security and risk management service for companies with globally-mobile employees and organisations that operate in high-risk areas.
Life Trends: Industry flux opens opportunities for new players
Regulation, technology and the rapidly changing lifestyles of consumers is ushering in a period of unprecedented flux within the life industry, creating a rich seam of opportunity for new players.