The Portuguese insurance industry must cater to a customer-first mentality if it is to survive the changes sweeping the market

Many private equity firms are becoming more socially and environmentally conscious in their investment ventures. Xeon Fund is leading the charge when it comes to providing sustainable services

Lee Freeman-Shor spoke to World Finance about why success in investment is less about spotting great ideas, and more about deploying good strategies

Saudi Arabia’s $560bn stock market is now open to investment from qualified foreign investors – Khalid Al-Muammar and Ali Imran lay out the next steps

Hong Kong remains one of Asia’s most developed markets for insurance, and HSBC’s consistently strong performance in the sector is the result of its focus on consumer shifts and trends

Portugal’s economy has endured a difficult few years, though its life insurance market continues to post impressive results

Business confidence and investment has been undermined by political, social and economic instability, along with deteriorating liquidity conditions. World Finance found out how NN Hellas has weathered the storm

The life insurance market in Hungary has been uncertain since the economic crisis left many to struggle financially, but the Hungarian Post Life Insurance Company is setting its sights on attracting previously neglected customers

Swiss Life possesses all the characteristics that have allowed insurers in Luxembourg to be among those at the pinnacle of the life insurance industry

Mexico is a country of potential. And where growth exists, nothing is more important than sound financial planning and careful risk management

The economic landscape in Latin America has dramatically changed over the last 20 years, and staying one step ahead is key to maintaining widespread industry coverage

The idea of a maximum wage seldom gets a mention in mainstream policy discussion, but it should

Since joining the EU in 2007, Bulgaria’s insurance market has faced numerous challenges. Now, mutual insurance co-operatives could breathe fresh life into the industry

From regulatory changes to a sovereign debt crisis over the border, the Bulgarian insurance industry is currently undergoing a period of transition, with challenges and prospects aplenty

New Zealand’s insurance sector is at the start of a journey that will see it become stronger than ever before despite the changeable economic climate