Life
Many UK retirees seen using pension freedoms to get cash
Research by UK insurer Royal London has found that nearly 70% of savers who have taken advantage of the government’s new pension reforms since April have taken their money in a cash lump sum.
The future of the life industry: Eight predictions from Old Mutual Int’l
In the latest in a series of insights from prominent life industry figures, Marcel Bradshaw, sales director at Old Mutual International, takes a look at future opportunities.
Canada Lifes seals longevity risk deal with Aegon
Canada Life’s reinsurance division has reached a deal with insurance giant Aegon to cover the longevity risk on a €6.0bn (£4.3bn, $6.7bn) portfolio of Dutch annuities.
Aegon posts solid earnings rise as fee business grows
Life insurance giant Aegon has posted a 7% rise in underlying earnings for the second quarter as a growth in fee business and the stronger US dollar were only partly offset by lower US life and protection results.
Last chance to cast your vote
The International Adviser Readers’ Choice Awards 2015 close tomorrow, so do take the opportunity to vote for the best international life company in your jurisdiction.