Steve Whalley, head of marketing at Aegon Scottish Equitable International, talks about developments in the offshore marketplace
What is your take on the current global financial situation? Obviously there is a lot of uncertainty and worry in the markets, and that is not unexpected. Most authorities are doing their best to put stability in place, so hopefully we are not talking about a major cataclysmic event. In terms of how well products can respond, insurance has some security - it is very well regulated and there is legislation in place to give policyholders protection. The best thing in difficult times is to stay with the biggest companies as much as possible. Are there any ramifications for the offsho...
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