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    William Hawkins

    Research Analyst at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

    William Hawkins is the Co-Head of European Equity Research and Head of the Insurance Team at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in London, specializing in in-depth analysis of European insurance markets. He covers leading companies including the Big 4 large cap primary insurers, with historical coverage of Europe-based reinsurers, Benelux insurers, and Nordic insurers, and leads the European focus on insurance technology. Hawkins began his career as a senior insurance analyst at Fox-Pitt, Kelton in 1996 and joined KBW in 2004, rapidly progressing to oversee research strategy and operations for the region. He holds a degree in history from Cambridge University and is recognized for his long tenure and expertise, although specific industry rankings or licensing credentials are not publicly listed.

    William Hawkins's questions to PRUDENTIAL (PUK) leadership

    William Hawkins's questions to PRUDENTIAL (PUK) leadership • H1 2025

    Question

    William Hawkins from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods asked about any expected seasonality in the business mix between the agency and bank assurance channels for 2025. He also inquired about the key market, product, or distribution drivers for growth momentum through 2027 and how the 70% remittance ratio is determined.

    Answer

    CEO Anil Wadhwani confirmed a typical seasonal pattern, with H1 skewed towards bank assurance and H2 towards agency. He identified the Banksharia Indonesia partnership and quality agency recruitment as key future growth drivers. CFO Ben Bulmer explained the 70% remittance ratio is a core part of the framework for converting generated capital into holding company free cash flow.

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