Alun Beynon, Head of Sales and Distribution for Protection gave an overview of the market and discussed what the Retail Distribution Review might mean. He also looked at the current threats in the market

Francis McGee, head of corporate affairs, says: “People are facing the most difficult financial prospects for decades. As far as excellent, trustworthy advice goes, this is their time of need. The moves

Matt Rann, Head of Underwriting and Claims, AEGON UK says: We aim to make the financial underwriting process as easy and quick as possible for both the adviser and their clients, and therefore we don’

74% Steven Cameron, head of business regulation, says: “One of the explicit original aims of the RDR was to widen consumer access to advice. This research confirms AEGON’s major concerns that the

Steven Cameron, head of business development, says: “Some have voiced concerns people will be put off by a dual charging structure and, as a result, will opt out of personal accounts. But our research

Steven Cameron, head of business regulation, says: “There are many positives in the RDR proposals which will benefit the industry. However the common theme to emerge from published responses to the

Alan Murray, Head of School of Design, Edinburgh College of Art, said, “This is an exciting opportunity for our students to compete in a high profile competition. I wish them and the entrants from all

Rachel Vahey, head of pensions development, says: “We welcome the HMT’s update on the review of the open market option. When buying an annuity you have to get the decision right first time. That means

and Pearl, before leaving Phoenix group as Head of Actuarial in August 2010. Reporting to AEGON UK’s Chief Risk Officer, Charles Garthwaite, Stephen will lead the development and implementation of

Rachel Vahey, head of pensions development, says: "IFAs recognise that retirement is no longer the lifestyle cliff edge it once was. The decisions people now approaching retirement will have to take about

7% Guarantees on capital 81% 15% Rachel Vahey, head of pensions development, comments “The importance of obtaining a guaranteed income in retirement has come to the fore in recent weeks. As stockmarkets

Rod McKie, Head of Marketing for Individual Protection at AEGON Scottish Equitable says: “We see a number of cases either delayed or ‘not taken up’ because the customer did not provide all the relevant

and that the RDR must encourage this. AEGON head of corporate affairs Francis McGee says: “AEGON’s research showed people are keen to take financial advice that helps them gain confidence and overcome

In 1996 he joined Nationwide as Head of Retail Lending, becoming Divisional Director of Savings and Investments in 1998. In 1999 he became Marketing Director of Nationwide. Between 1999 and the end of

AEGON’s head of industry development, Peter Williams has become the first person in the UK to complete a Doctorate specifically focused on financial planning. Peter was awarded his Doctorate in Financial

Jayne Ponzio, Head of Brand, Sponsorship and Communications at AEGON UK said: ‘Before choosing the final strap line we used independent research to test a number of different options. The ‘Be ready

He was appointed Head of Actuarial Services in 1997 and in 1999 he played a key role in AEGON UK’s acquisition of the life and pensions businesses of Guardian Royal Exchange, as Financial Integration

Francis McGee, head of corporate affairs, AEGON UK adds: 'Previous attempts to boost saving in Britain have focused on very conventional approaches like tax breaks and product regulation. I don’t think

of roles which include her most recent position as Head of Group Audit based in Zurich. She takes up her new responsibilities in September 2010. Ms Bousfield succeeds Bill Robertson who has decided to

the Consumer Financial Education body where she was Head of Strategy, Consumer Affairs, Evaluation and Communications. In this role she has been responsible for developing CFEB’s strategy of helping