Hansard joins forces with IA regulated insurer in UAE
Hansard International has signed a strategic deal with a ‘major local insurer’ in the UAE which is regulated by the Insurance Authority.
Hansard International has signed a strategic deal with a ‘major local insurer’ in the UAE which is regulated by the Insurance Authority.
Strong growth from a relatively low base in the Middle East and Africa fuelled a near 75% increase in new business levels for Hansard Global in the third quarter of this year.
In the second of a series of three independent reviews of international life products, Brian O’Neill, consultant at Isle of Man-based actuary and consultancy firm Boal & Co, puts the spotlight on Hansard’s regular premium product called Vantage Platinum II.
The International Adviser International Life Awards 2016 were announced on Wednesday at London’s The Langham Hotel during a dinner held after our flagship life industry conference, the Fund Links Forum.
Group chief executive Gordon Marr explains what makes Hansard Global unusual, how its new strategy is developing and the life firm’s plans for the future.
Hansard International has introduced an online tool that enables financial advisers to request instant withdrawals on behalf of their clients via its adviser-dedicated platform Hansard Online (HOL).
International portfolio bonds and in-specie transfers can be hugely beneficial to those who have worked abroad for multiple companies and have amassed a collection of international shareholdings, says Norrie Little, head of propositions for Hansard International.
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.
Hansard International said it had enhanced its regular savings proposition with the launch of Vantage Platinum II, which will offer reduced minimum entry levels and improved maturity values.
Hansard International has launched a new campaign which highlights how the company is engaging with brokers and offering modern, practical solutions for them and their clients.
New business sales were up 167% in Hansard Global’s fiscal third quarter and up 113% during the nine months ending 31 March 2016, compared with a year ago, boosted by a large investment from company founder Leonard Polonsky.