JON DE FRIES | WEDNESDAY, 11 JUL 2012 Advisers working in business insurance have a lot to consider; not only deductibility of premiums, but also the implications of capital gains tax. In this paper, Jon de Fries examines the issue in regards to ownership, asset and revenue protection. Read more  JEFFREY SCOTT | TUESDAY, 13 MAR 2012 In this time of fiscal responsibility, businesses need to weigh the costs and benefits of any expenditure. At the same time, employers want to retain good employees and accordingly, many employers are looking to provide life insurance benefits as incentives. ... Read more MICHAEL ROGERS | MONDAY, 1 JAN 2007 Group Insurance has always been a tremendous platform for making insurance more accessible to more people, but increased competition and strong economic conditions have meant Group Insurers have had to re-asses their mantra and it is becoming commonplace ... Read more |
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