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Steve Whalley, head of marketing at Aegon Scottish Equitable International, talks to Sarah Godfrey

Q: What's your take on the current global financial situation? Obviously there's a lot of uncertainty and worry in the markets, and that's not unexpected. Most authorities are doing their best to put stability in place, so hopefully we are not talking about a major cataclysmic event. In terms of how well products can respond, insurance has some security - it is very well regulated and there is legislation in place to give policyholders protection. The best thing in difficult times is to stay with the biggest companies as much as possible. Q: Are there any specific ramifications for the ...

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