All articles by Ronan Mccaughey
Ronan Mccaughey
Zurichs ZHub platform aims to speed up online protection applications
Zurich has launched a protection platform called ZHub, which aims to offer a faster and streamlined experience for advisers enabling them to apply for multiple policies in one application.
Japanese insurer to cut staff with AI system
Japans Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance reportedly plans to reduce the headcount in its payment assessment department by introducing an artificial intelligence (AI) system to improve operating efficiency.
Aegon completes Cofunds acquisition from L&G
Aegon has completed the acquisition of Cofunds from Legal & General following regulatory approval.
Fitch: life insurer stress tests highlight diverse risk exposure
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority’s (EIOPA) life insurance stress tests highlight the significant differences in the sensitivity to market movements of life insurers in different countries, according to Fitch Ratings.
Comment Wire: Who dares wins in 2017
Looking back on 2016, these have been exciting, thrilling, but also scary times for the global life and health insurance industry.
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AIG Life signs up to Protection Distributors Groups funeral payment pledge
AIG Life has become the first insurer to meet the Protection Distributors Groups (PDG) funeral payment pledge since the call for action was made in September.
Indian insurer PNB MetLife launches first virtual reality customer service platform
Indian life insurance firm PNB MetLife, a joint venture partnership of MetLife, has introduced a virtual reality (VR) customer service platform, called conVRse.
Cigna GHB appoints John Kaye to leadership role
Cigna Global Health Benefits Europe (Cigna GHB), the global expatriate segment of Cignas business, has appointed John Kaye as managing director, Europe for its global health benefits business.
Insurance Europe survey: Insurers interest in infrastructure investment grows
While many of Europes insurers are increasingly interested in infrastructure assets, more action is required by policymakers to unlock future potential investment, according to an Insurance Europe survey.
babylon health: Just what the digital doctor ordered
Digital doctor, babylon health, offers life insurers significant opportunities to better engage consumers, improve risk prevention and attract millennials, according to a senior panel of insurance executives.