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AIG innovates in tough times

AIG innovates in tough times

01 November 2013

As the world comes to terms with the new economic and political climate that it finds itself in, challenges such as decreased profit margins and cyber security come under the spotlight, and may prove to be major headaches for company managers to come to terms with. It is a difficult time for company directors and officers (D&O), as changes in both local and global legislation, as well as evolving corporate governance demands are having a significant impact on the risks these individuals face.

Creating true value for customers

Creating true value for customers

01 November 2013

The South African insurance industry is characterised by cost pressures where clients are looking at ways to decrease their spending on items which they regard as grudge purchases. And unfortunately insurance is being seen in this light, says Christelle Fourie, Managing Director of MUA.

Connecting the .coms for your clients

Connecting the .coms for your clients

01 November 2013

Mentions of tweets, apps and LinkedIn-connections are becoming commonplace in our daily interactions, even replacing the traditional business card exchanges and conventional face to face interactions in many instances.

Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work I go...

Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work I go...

01 November 2013

Good health, and looking after yourself to contribute positively towards the economy, is an important aspect of the financial services industry as poor health comes at a considerable cost. During a time when we are enjoying good health, earning a salary roughly commensurate with our duties, interacting with like-minded colleagues and have a boss who is reasonable, or when we have a profitable business; the general consensus would be, yes, work is good for us. However, when any of the abovementioned conditions are threatened, this consensus changes.

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Do we really need TCF (without any benchmasrks)?

Do we really need TCF (without any benchmasrks)?

01 November 2013
The cost of compliance: over-stretched

The cost of compliance: over-stretched

01 November 2013
The real cost push on brokers by industry

The real cost push on brokers by industry

01 November 2013
Highlights of 2013

Highlights of 2013

01 November 2013
Think long-term

Think long-term

01 October 2013
The way forward for remuneration of advisers

The way forward for remuneration of advisers

01 October 2013
Cutting costs sparks a new debate in retirement reform

Cutting costs sparks a new debate in retirement reform

01 October 2013
Adviser insights help Masthead grow its market

Adviser insights help Masthead grow its market

01 October 2013