Insurers take steps to recruit and train the next generation of independent advisors
Life events change clients’ appetite towards risk
New international reporting standards could hurt firms
It’s getting harder for firms that have proprietary career sales forces to retain those agents, says a new report
Low interest rates have forced insurer to hike premiums
Manulife expected to face significant impact due to rate sensitivity
Although seg funds with guaranteed income have been the recent story in insurance, the trend is shifting (includes chart)
Negative outlook for life insurance sector
Solvency II to reshape industry with shifts to lower-risk product mix, more cautious investment strategy
