Global insurance trends

Singapore: New Research Suggests More Retirees Keep on Working

It’s interesting to note that even outside of the UK many older people are realising that pensions are not enough to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle, merely an existence. There is an opportunity here for insurers […]

UK Insurance Trends

UK Economy Trends: Rise in Interest Only Mortgages

The latest data from the Vernon Building Society suggests that older people are looking to release house equity further down the road, whilst unlocking some cash to fund a retirement lifestyle that the State pension […]

UK Insurance Trends

Predictions 2025: SAS Sees AI, Data, Wearables & More

Yes, some more Predictions, ’tis the season for them after all. These are from SAS; As carriers continue to step back from markets at the mercy of climate change, the next generation of insurance professionals […]

Global insurance trends

Sun Life Asia Research Highlights Retirement & Pensions

This research from Sun life Asia highlights the challenges of retirement planning in the region; As Asia Pacific faces a significant demographic shift with nearly one in four over the age of 60 by 2050, […]

UK Insurance Trends

Younger UK Generations Could Be Giving Up on Pension Planning

Are today’s younger people willing to settle for a lower standard of life as they approach retirement? Maybe so, plus it’s hard to see how anyone aged under 40 today plans to retire abroad, given […]

Opinion

Work After 50? Planning a Part-Time Retirement Makes Sense

As western governments continue to raise the State pension age, more people are realising that they will have to make their own arrangements for funding their later years. The benefits system in the UK currently […]

Opinion

The Interview: Talking Levelling Up Housing With Andrew Kail at LGRI

There’s no doubt that the UK is short of good, affordable housing and has been for decades. Whatever you think about the so-called `levelling up’ agenda, it’s interesting to see major insurance companiesbecoming serious investors […]