Life insurance
Sogaz and VTB merge to form Russian insurance giant
Sogaz has acquired VTB Insurance and the merger is creating Russia’s largest insurance company.
Aviva completes €130m Friends First acquisition
Aviva Ireland has completed the acquisition of life insurer Friends First for €130m (£116m) after receiving regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Ireland.
Profile: Phil Barton, Jelf
With massive investment and growth since its acquisition by Marsh, Jelf CEO Phil Barton tells Will Kirkman about the broker’s plans for the future
Scottish government endorses ABI's efforts on diversity
The Scottish government has endorsed the Association of British Insurers' efforts on diversity across the insurance sector.
The risks and regulations driving the Turkish insurance market's growth
Emerging risks as well as new and upcoming regulations are driving the growth of the Turkish insurance market, explain Pelin Paysal and Ilgaz Önder, partner and associate at Gün and Partners.
Analysis: Employee benefits: Perking up at work
Insurers are investing in employee benefits as a way to recruit and retain staff - and they go beyond the core elements of pension, life and health cover to sometimes include quirky perks
Russia: Rosgosstrakh debacle sees increased government involvement in insurance
Government involvement in the Russian insurance sector is increasing as the country's largest private bank was placed under administration after acquiring failing insurer Rosgosstrakh.
Allianz and Sri Ayudhya Capital join forces in Thailand
Allianz and Sri Ayudhya Capital will team up to expand the coverage of life and general insurance business across Thailand.
Aviva sells Taiwan life JV stake for $1
UK-headquartered insurance group Aviva has exited the Taiwanese market with the sale of its 49% stake in First-Aviva Life.
Asia's demographic risks are growing rapidly
The rapid rate of aging populations in Asia is an increasing concern for individuals, governments, businesses and insurance professionals.
Helvetia posts 8% boost in profits for H1
Swiss insurance group Helvetia increased its profits by 8% to SFr 258m (£208m) in the first half of 2017.
Aviva sells stake in Italian insurance business
Aviva has sold its stake in its Italian joint venture Avipop Assicurazioni SpA.
Allianz's Axel Theis on why insurers can look ahead with confidence
Axel Theis, Allianz SE board member, global insurance lines and anglo markets, explains why premiums are tipped to grow over the next decade.
Aviva sells Friends Provident International for £340m
Following a strategic review UK-headquartered insurer Aviva is selling the international arm of Friends Provident to International Financial Group subsidiary RL360 Holding Co.
Group risk: A group safety net
With state benefits set at low levels, the safety net of group risk cover has never been more valuable. But although sales are creeping up, providers and advisers believe there is much more that could be done to grow the market
Why and how cross-selling works for microinsurance
Cross-selling is a great way to distribute microinsurance, as illustrated in Africa, where some farming insurance programmes are also experimenting with new ways to pay out claims, write Tom Johansmeyer, assistant vice-president at Verisk Insurance…
Prudential has ‘barely scratched the surface’ in Asia: Wells
Asian insurance markets continue to offer significant opportunity for international financial services group Prudential, the company’s CEO has said.
Asia drives growth as Prudential operating profit soars
Prudential, the international financial services group, has reported record group operating profit of £4.26bn in 2016 thanks to double digit-growth in Asia.
Career file: Jim Bichard
Bichard has been appointed head of PWC’s UK insurance practice
Tesco Bank to exit life, GI unaffected
Tesco Bank is to withdraw from the life insurance market, but its general insurance offering will not be affected.
Sun Life ventures into general insurance with Junction partnership
Junction, part of BGL Group, has signed a five-year contract to provide home and motor insurance products to life insurer Sun Life.
Aviva offloads French life insurance holding
UK-headquartered insurer Aviva has sold its entire 50% shareholding in Paris-headquartered life insurance joint venture Antarius.
Tokio Marine launches self-learning Facebook chatbot for advisors
Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore is linking up with its IFAs and agents via an automated chatbot available on Facebook messenger.