Chris Steward
Chris Steward
areas clearly deal growth lend markets open positive prospects reasonably themselves
We have been reasonably positive on the deal strategically. It does open up new growth areas and new markets for Old Mutual, markets which clearly lend themselves to encouraging growth prospects in the years ahead.
behind given likely logic people potential
There's likely to be some short-term disappointment, given that people don't know the logic behind this potential acquisition.
business front looking stronger
If anything, I think they (Liberty) were even stronger on the new business front than I was looking for.
absolutely agency agents cost high management seamless systems
The agents told us they absolutely do not want to do that. It is a high cost for them. So we see seamless systems integration with agency management systems as the solution.
direction step
It's a first step in the right direction for Old Mutual.
best company heart interests manage people
This is your company's future. People who have the best interests of your company at heart need to manage it.