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Hansard’s Bahamas move branded ‘disappointing’
Senior figures in the Isle of Man life insurance sector have criticised Hansard’s decision to set up a company in the Bahamas, which the insurer admits was partly driven by the looming commission disclosure rules.
RL360° grows 5% despite ‘difficult market conditions’
Isle of Man-based life insurer RL360° grew its present value of new business premiums (PVNBP) by 5% in 2017, continuing the company’s record of year-on-year growth.
PEOPLE MOVES: Abacus, RL360°, Coutts
Abacus has recruited from Globaleye, RL360° has bolstered its Latin America sales team with an Old Mutual Group alum and Coutts’ has parted company with its head of key client coverage more than three years after a sexual harassment investigation.
Best Practice | 13 Mar 18
Could Dodd’s marriage trigger an IHT review?
The marriage of late comedian Ken Dodd to his long-term partner, and the fact that HM Revenue & Customs lost out on nearly £3m ($4.2m, €3.4m) as a result, has prompted questions about the timing of financial planning, especially so-called “deathbed planning”.
Best Practice | 8 Mar 18
Are life cos ready for looming IoM Conduct of Business Code?
It is now less than a year until the Isle of Man Conduct of Business Code comes into force, International Adviser spoke to several firms headquartered on the island to see how they are preparing for the introduction of the regulation.