Winterthur

Axa's life and savings business rose just 6% to £1.09bn last year as tax changes affecting offshore bonds dampened growth, according to the group's annual results.

Almost 95% of IFAs want to increase their pensions and divorce business, according to research from Winterthur.

Winterthur has added five new members to its adviser support team, four as business development managers (BDMs).

Winterthur has launched an offshore International Investment bond and Discounted Gift Scheme.

The life insurance industry will self-destruct in the next five years unless it backs the Retail Distribution Review's (RDR) core aims of putting the customer first, warns Winterthur Wealth Management.

Axa and Winterthur Wealth Management have streamlined the businesses with three senior appointments.

Winterthur has launched a client portfolio management tool and an automated withdrawal facility on the Trustee Investment Plan (TIP).

Zurich will add pension tools to its intermediary website in the next few weeks.

AXA and Winterthur Wealth Management have made the first senior appointment to its new investment company.

AXA and Winterthur Wealth Management have appointed Pete Reed as IT director.