Unbundled: South Africa's insurers

Article Abstract:

The life insurance industry in South Africa exerts an unusual amount of control on the country's economy and stock market, due in part to trade limitations imposed by rules about apartheid. Successful companies are diversifying their holdings into foreign holdings rather than the country.

Economic aspects, Investments, South Africa

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Insurance and the Holocaust: life insurance was a favourite investment of European Jews before the second world war. Where are those policies now?

Article Abstract:

Assets that once belonged to people killed during World War II are the subject of great controversy. Family members of Holocaust victims are experiencing road blocks in their quest to discover information about life insurance policies that require payment from insurers.

Europe, Contracts, Refugees, World War II, 1939-1945, Insurance policies

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Low life

Article Abstract:

Problems facing British life insurers, and trends in the industry, are examined in detail.

United Kingdom, Industry Overview

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