Life
Ten ways to thrive as an international life company
In the latest in a series of viewpoints from prominent life industry figures, Sean Christian, executive director – offshore of Canada Life International, sets out what it takes to thrive as an international life office.
Redemptions still ‘too high’ for Aviva investors
Mark Wilson, group chief executive officer at Aviva, said the group’s investment arm continues to make progress on its turnaround, but that redemptions remained ‘too high’.
Axa Wealth Int’l sees growth slow in Q3
The global arm of Axa Wealth has experienced slower growth in new sales between the second and third quarter of this year, hampered slightly by an “unsettled advisory market”.
Zurich expands general insurance offering in Hong Kong
Swiss-based insurer Zurich has moved to strengthen its business in Hong Kong with an agreement to buy Kono Insurance, an authorized general business insurer.
Advice costs still weigh on uncertain UK pension savers
Nearly 75% of people surveyed by British insurer Aegon UK said the prospect of having to pay for financial advice puts them off, though of those that have obtained advice, 90% said they were satisfied with the service.