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Latest Global Research

Global Consumer Pulse 2020

Jul 1, 2020

Taking the pulse of consumers worldwide.

Spotlight on Retirement: Latin America

May 6, 2020

In Latin America, demographic and societal changes are stressing the retirement safety net to capacity and beyond. Learn how insurers can help solve the retirement gap. (Columbia added May 2020.)

China Agency Best Practices – 2019

Mar 9, 2020

In-depth research about agent distribution in China that sheds light on the current situation and explores ways that companies can develop this channel for the future.

The Pulse of Financial Concerns in Argentina

Jan 8, 2020

We surveyed more than 1,000 financial decision makers and consumers between the ages of 18 and 70 in Argentina in the summer of 2019.

All About Gig Workers: Asia

Dec 12, 2019

Learn the characteristics and sentiments of gig workers in Asia.

Gig Workers Market Series

Nov 22, 2019

Learn about the characteristics, sentiments, and financial needs of gig workers in Asia, Latin America, and the United States.

On-Demand Webinars

Transforming the Agency Model in a Digital, Post COVID-19 World

The fast-changing state of the agency distribution model has been further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and although transformational leadership through this period may be challenging, it is certainly not impossible.

Lessons for the U.S.: The Impact of Low Interest Rates in Europe

Join Lukas Junker, Global Head Life at Zurich Re, as he discusses how the ultra-low interest rate environment has affected the European insurance market.

LIMRA.com Reimagined!

LIMRA's redesigned website is a modern, global, engaging experience that was designed not only to meet but surpass your expectations.

Blockchain Demystified

What is blockchain? Are there many applications in our industry?

Secrets of Successful Bancassurers: 5 in 15

In just 15 minutes, you will learn 5 key findings from our recent study of bancassurance programs around the world.

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Meet the Team

Janice Sun
Associate Research Analyst, LIMRA

Janice Sun

+86 13901751363

jsun@limra.com

Associate Research Analyst, LIMRA

Janice joined the International Research team in July 2016. She is responsible for supporting the development and execution of the Limra international research program in the Greater China region. Prior to joining LIMRA, Janice was a senior manager in HR professional at both multinational and domestic insurers in China for many years. She received her B.A. in English from Shanghai International Studies University in 1999.
Saurav Biswas
Associate Director, International Research, LIMRA

Saurav Biswas

+852-54116664

SBiswas@limra.com

Associate Director, International Research, LIMRA

Saurav is responsible for providing methodology oversight to all International Research activities. In addition, he conducts a wide variety of research, collaborates research liaison, contributes towards Strategic Issues Series papers besides promoting LIMRA's research. Saurav is a seasoned Strategy & Research professional and has experience of working on a wide range of areas such as Consumer research, Strategy & Operations, Economic research, Financial research while working for large corporations like Swiss Reinsurance company, Walmart and other prominent research organizations.

Saurav holds an MBA in International Business from Amity University and is currently working towards FLMI designation.

Kristen Gillis, ALMI
Research Analyst, LIMRA

Kristen Gillis, ALMI

(860) 298-3919

kgillis@limra.com

Research Analyst, LIMRA

Gillis has been an analyst on the International Research team since 2011. She currently conducts research and reports on the regions of Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America. She joined the team with a background in project management, communication writing, life insurance and finance.

She received her B.A. from the University of Connecticut and is currently working to obtain an FLMI designation.