New Dublin division for Prudential

Prudential has formed a Dublin operating division and two strategic alliances with French and German life companies to spearhead its drive into European markets, as reported in International Investment September 1999. An alliance with CNP Assurances, France's largest life company, was signed in late November. This will cover the provision of products both in France and the UK, and access to parts of each company's distribution networks in their respective home markets. Possibilities under consideration include the sale of with-profits and unitised products. In Germany, Prudential and Sig...