Acquisition of Ireland's top brand will give GWL more bulk, more profits and dominant market position
Global insurance group worried about regulatory constraints
Insurer’s distribution network continues to grow
Irish Life acquisition will provide insurer with scale, synergies and savings
But Canadian life insurers say they can meet the challenges
Alternative investment managers are buying blocks of business from struggling insurance companies
Slow growth environment and low interest rates to weigh on life insurers
Sale of U.S. annuity business reflects firm's strategy to shift away from non-core businesses
Aviva exiting marginal markets
Outlook for Sun Life is negative