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HSBC Life Singapore has appointed Ruhil Bairagi as chief operating officer, effective from 1 August. Bairagi (pictured) was most recently global head of insurance operations and business management for HSBC, based in...

Scottish Widows's protection division has seen new business applications more than double in the first six months of 2025 compared to the previous year. The figures were included Scottish Widows's parent Lloyds...

Walking 7,000 steps rather than the traditional 10,000 could be sufficient to boost brainpower and guard against critical illnesses like cancer, dementia and heart disease. This is according to a study published...

Zurich has launched a risk calculator which aims to help customers better understand the value of protection products. The insurer said it also aims to make advisers' conversations "more personal, relevant, and meaningful"....

Cirencester Friendly has promoted board member Andy Lucas to chairman. He succeeds Janice Banks, who is retiring after serving the maximum nine years on the board, the last two of which were...

MetLife UK has expanded the availability of its life and legacy services provided by Everest to group life policyholders to more people. Already accessible to spouses, partners and dependents of the insured employee,...

Swiss health insurer Helvetia Insurance has appointed Karina Schreiber as group chief risk officer and a member of its group executive board. Joining on 1 October 2025, she succeeds Bernhard Kaufmann, who...

Chesnara has raised £140m towards its £260m purchase of HSBC Life (UK). It raised the cash through a share rights issue which received 88% take-up that was launched alongside the announcement of...

While the zeitgeist feels "pretty bleak" for some members of the LGBTQ+ community, one of the country's largest life insurance intermediaries has chosen to "dial up" Pride celebrations this summer. LifeSearch's head...

AIA Australia has hired Susan Looi as chief risk officer from ANZ Banking Group where she was general manager for enterprise risk. With experience working with Australian and overseas regulators and boards,...