Hansard names chief executive as Gordon Marr steps down
He has held roles at NatWest, Zurich, Close Brothers and Barclays
He has held roles at NatWest, Zurich, Close Brothers and Barclays
Group is reassessing its distribution strategy in light of the incoming IoM Conduct of Business Code
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.
Hansard’s UAE strategy is starting to pay off and is providing the template for other regions, chief executive Gordon Marr told International Adviser.
Specialist long-term savings provider Hansard Global has continued to grow on a year-on-year basis despite a halt in new business expansion from the Middle East and Africa region in the fourth quarter.
Hansard Global’s Middle East and Africa business continued to drive growth in the second half of 2016, which was also boosted by Latin American and regular premiums.
Hansard International has launched a bond offering a zero commission option for financial advisers recommending single premium products to clients.
Hansard Global’s growth momentum gathered pace in its fiscal fourth quarter following strong results from the Middle East and Africa and a well-received product enhancement.
Specialist long-term savings provider Hansard Global has reported a surging annual uplift in new business for the first quarter of the financial year with the Middle East and Africa responsible for more than 300%.