Industry
South African life insurer Discovery moves into Japan
South Africa’s third largest insurer by market value, Discovery, has teamed up with Japan’s Sumitomo Life Insurance and SoftBank Group to launch life products into Japan, the company has announced.
Tax & Regulation | 22 Jul 16
FCA raps insurers and brokers for poor controls over reps
The UK Financial Conduct Authority says it has identified “serious and widespread” issues with how general insurance companies and brokers manage their networks of authorised representatives.
Tax & Regulation | 22 Jul 16
Isle of Man approves new Alternative Banking Regime
The Isle of Man parliament has passed the laws which will establish a new Alternative Banking Regime (ABR) allowing two additional types of banking licences to be offered on the island.
Tax & Regulation | 22 Jul 16
UK supreme court ruling could see insurance premiums rise
The UK supreme court has ruled that lies that do not impact an insurance claim should not necessarily invalidate the policy, but an industry body has warned that the ruling is a “blow for honest customers”.
DeVere Acuma plans UAE expansion, pulls PIC brand
The deVere Group has announced that it will incorporate its Professional Investment Consultants (PIC) Middle East business into its deVere Acuma operation in the UAE as part of a strategic plan to expand across the region.