Munich Re

All companies look to assess life claims promptly and efficiently, yet delays do occur, mainly due to probate. Alex Isted looks at an initiative to solve this problem

Munich Re is expecting a higher consolidated result for 2010 than previously expected, boosted by significant improvements in the group's primary insurance and healthcare arms, according to its Q3 results.

Technical matters

Protection is unlikely to join the national employment savings trust (NEST) project following a meeting between Government representatives and counterparts from the group risk industry.

Munich Re has announced Andrew Rear as its new chief executive responsible for UK, Irish, African and Australian life reinsurance markets.

A large part of the South African population consists of low income families and individuals. With the RDR on the horizon and the creation of the money guidance service just around the corner, Andy Milburn looks at what we can copy from the protection...

Death claims should be paid quicker and the protection industry needs to support its existing customers better, says Munich Re.

When cover is allowed to lapse, it incurs costs to the client if they wish to resume at a later date. Andy Milburn questions this practice and devises a cunning plan…

Be it pre or post election, there are always imperatives; things any government or government in waiting must aim for.

Is the UK really the world's most sophisticated protection market? Andy Milburn asks for IFA input