All articles by Ronan Mccaughey

Ronan Mccaughey

ABI and Insurance Europe call for Solvency II ‘flaws’ to be addressed

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has compiled a list of at least 23 areas on Solvency II where it believes the UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has the power to overhaul.

Aegon UK calls for doctors to embrace electronic reporting

Aegon UK has called for doctors to use electronic reporting when submitting medical evidence in order to enable people to get financial protection as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Editor’s comment: Will big data lead to insurers creating a two-tier society?

Big data has created plenty of hype in the insurance industry, but the market also needs to address public concern that life and health insurance data harvested from wearable technology and mobile apps, could potentially create a two-tier society.

Mercer: top ten investment ideas for insurers in 2017

Amid geopolitical fragmentation and inflationary pressures, Mercer has suggested that insurers prioritise 10 areas for their investment assets in 2017.

VitalityLife launches Wellness Optimiser and Vitality Nurse

VitalityLife has launched a wellness optimiser product that offers customers an upfront discount and annual premium discounts if they take the right steps to monitor their health.

Ireland’s Exaxe seals enterprise deal with Acorn Life

Exaxe, an Irish-headquartered SaaS software solutions provider for the life and pensions industry, has signed an enterprise agreement with Irish-owned life assurance company, Acorn Life DAC.

AIA Vitality weekly challenge mobile app launched to spur active lifestyles

AIA Singapore has launched the AIA Vitality Weekly Challenge mobile app that allows members to participate in health-related activities and get rewarded when they hit activity targets.

Swiss Re receives branch licence to offer reinsurance in India

Swiss Re has received a branch licence to operate in India and offer both non-life and life and health reinsurance directly to clients and brokers in the country.

Aviva seals Tencent JV to launch Hong Kong digital insurer

Aviva, Chinese internet services provider, Tencent Holdings, and global investment management firm, Hillhouse Capital, are to develop an insurance company in Hong Kong, which will focus on digital insurance.

Tokio Marine Life launches first self-learning chatbot

Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore (TMLS) has launched the industry’s first self-learning chatbot for advisers.