31 January 2018
As employers worry over the impact of Brexit on their workforce retention rates, Thomas Lam of Axco Insurance advocates employers adopting a holistic approach. A robust flexible employee benefits scheme would include traditional insurance benefits, prevention wellness services, wealth planning and non-core benefits.
UK employers are facing fresh challenges posed by the Brexit phenomenon and it is imperative that employers take a proactive approach to retaining well qualified and skilled employees....
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17 December 2017
The prevention, diagnosis and cure of disease involves constant research and testing of new procedures. In the modern age, medical devices perform a critical role in the lives of millions of people across the world. How do they fit into the world of insurance? Axco examines further....
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15 December 2017
On the island of Barbuda, 90% of island houses were badly damaged or destroyed, while in nearby Sint Maarten, that figure was more than 95%. Of course, it’s not just buildings that have been affected; many power, road and communication networks have been entirely wiped out. Economic losses from Hurricane Irma alone have been touted to reach USD 300bn in its entire storm path, read more to find out what that means for the East Caribbean....
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12 December 2017
CVS Health Corp has offered to buy Aetna Inc., the third largest US health insurer, for a reported eye-watering $69bn (the deal awaits regulatory approval). Soon after that, McKesson Corp announced an agreement to purchase CVS’ RxCrossroads. With news that Amazon may now enter the market, the dynamics are shifting....
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13 November 2017
Brazil could be the next hotspot for the oil industry but Brunei is struggling. Axco examines recent events and the future of these two differing economies, as well as discussing the oil trends’ effect on the insurance industry, including employee benefits....
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