Around the world

Did a commission ban in the Netherlands damage the market? Rijn van der Linden says not and draws some parallels with the UK

Gamification is on the increase as companies look to make wellness programmes more attractive to their users. Kate Coburn explains,

Adriano de Matteis explores the ZMOT concept and how insurers globally could put it to work.

The burgeoning Quantified Self movement, consisting of those who track what was eaten and expended, vital metabolic statistics and even mood states, is fast taking root throughout the world. Amy Friedman reports.

The much-loved tablet device now has a fast-growing role as an all-in-one sales tool for life insurance distributors, especially in Japan. Amy Friedman explains.

A clever marketing campaign in the US has transformed one company's brand and distribution. Jason Hurley explains.

In Canada, modern technology has helped pioneer a novel employee benefits approach to bridge the pensions inertia gap, as Amy Friedman explains.

In Asia's ASEAN region, life insurers are looking for ways to reach budget-conscious ‘do-it-yourselfers' of all generations. Peter Tan examines one company's successful cultivation strategy.

This month, Jason Hurley stays close to home in the UK, looking a new, possibly industry-changing, way of branding and distributing insurance.

Ever more insurers are partnering with big-box retailers to develop new markets for life and health insurance in the US. Amy Friedman reveals how the concept works.