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Pension Insurance in the UK, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017
M2 - Tue Mar 25, 4:44AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mxtbsl/pension_insurance) has announced the addition of the "Pension Insurance in the UK, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017" report to their offering. The defined contribution (DC) pensions market recorded a growth of 9.0% in terms of new business premiums in 2010, expanding at 5.6% and 7.7% respectively during 2011 and 2012. The growth was attributed to the declining membership of private-sector occupational defined benefit (DB) schemes, improving stock market returns and labor market conditions, as well as a rise in the minimum pension age and the state pension age (SPA). New business premiums paid into individual and workplace pension DC schemes declined by 11.7% in 2008, dropping further by 17.9% in 2009. The recession severely damaged the ability of individuals to save for retirement. Employers were further discouraged to make contributions on behalf of their employees as they recorded a contraction in their finances. High charges eroding the value of pension pots and low annuity rates continued to serve as disincentives to save into a pension. The DC pensions market remained resilient, however, posting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.45% during the review period (2008 and 2012). The market faced opposing dynamics as individual personal pensions new business declined at a CAGR of 6.1% between 2008 and 2012, whereas new business premiums paid into workplace DC pensions schemes grew at a CAGR of 7.7% over the same period. The growth in workplace pensions was attributed to the increased popularity of group personal (or contract-based) pensions (GPPs), far less onerous to run than occupational (trust-based) schemes. Reasons To Buy - Gain an understanding of the UK pensions market size. - Explore the market dynamics across individual and workplace pension categories. - Learn about the performance of market drivers and distribution channels. - Understand the competitive landscape and key pensions propositions. - Find out more about key deals and recent developments in the market. Key Topics Covered - Executive Summary - Introduction - Competitive Landscape - Porter's Five Forces Analysis - Deals and News - Regulation and Compliance - Economic Backdrop - Company Profiles - Statistics - Appendix Companies Mentioned - Aegon UK - Aviva - Legal and General - Lloyds Banking - Old Mutual - Prudential - Royal London - St James's Place UK - Standard Life - Zurich Financial Services For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mx..._insurance About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products.
Bridger, LLC Announces New Managing Director, Rockies
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 9:41AM CST
Bridger, LLC ("Bridger"), a crude oil marketing and midstream logistics company based in Dallas, Texas, today announced that Guillermo Grossi has joined the marketing and logistics team as a Managing Director focused on executing Bridger's strategy in the Rockies. Building on Bridger's operational success in all the major crude producing basins, Guillermo will play an integral part in expanding Bridger's footprint in the Rockies. He will lead Bridger's satellite office in Denver, Colorado.
2020 Foresight Report: Assessing Solvency II - Challenges and Opportunities for the Insurance Industry
M2 - Thu Dec 19, 3:55AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qptqn4/2020_foresight) has announced the addition of the "2020 Foresight Report: Assessing Solvency II - Challenges and Opportunities for the Insurance Industry" report to their offering. Solvency II requires insurers to address all the foreseeable risks that may affect their business structure. However, the shift from Solvency I to Solvency II is not only about capital requirements; rather it is an evolutionary process that requires a change in the behavior of the insurance industry. These regulations will have a mixed impact on key insurance sections in the short run, with life and non-life insurance receiving most of the negative shock and reinsurance businesses receiving a boost. Solvency II norms will also put tremendous pressure on current resources of insurance firms and will escalate their costs, however, carefully implementing these norms will unlock several opportunities that can be exploited upon to increase profitability. Moreover, it will reduce volatility in the insurance sector and offer a business environment that is encouraging for operations in the long run. Scope - Provides comprehensive analysis of Solvency II regulations which will impact the financial and capital structure of the insurance industry - Studies the proposed Solvency II directives by key pillars and explains their objectives - Provides detailed analysis of the challenges and overall impact that Solvency II will have on the financial services industry - Provides comparative study of Solvency II regulations with Solvency I and Basel II norms - Provides analysis of the opportunities for insurance firms under the new regulations Reasons To Buy - Make strategic business decisions using this detailed assessment of the key challenges and opportunities - Understand directives of the new regulations and necessary changes required in the current business structure of a firm, in order to be prepared for smooth implementation - Assess the adoption of Solvency II in different countries - Find out how the key segments of the insurance industry will be impacted in the short run and the long run - Understand the impact on key asset classes due to the change in regulations Key Topics Covered 1 Executive Summary 2 Solvency II Framework: Assessment of Key Pillars and Timelines 3 Analysis of Business and Operational Implications 4 Solvency II Risk Assessment and Challenges 5 Analysis of Opportunities and Recommendations 6 Europe: Assessment of Solvency II Readiness and Risks 7 Regional Analysis: Assessment of Solvency II Readiness and Impact on Business 8 Appendix Companies Mentioned - AXA - Allianz - Assicurazioni Generali - CNP Assurances - Cov?a - ING Group - Swiss Life - Zurich Financial Services For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qp..._foresight About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products.
2020 Foresight Report: Trends in Non-Life Insurance Underwriting
M2 - Mon Dec 16, 2:59AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/j6whrv/2020_foresight) has announced the addition of the "2020 Foresight Report: Trends in Non-Life Insurance Underwriting" report to their offering. The insurance underwriting industry has undergone a paradigm shift over the last decade due to the introduction of new technology, which has revolutionized processes and business practice. Insurance companies are augmenting their processes to maintain a social media presence and also to help combat fraud. With the advent of Solvency II and other risk-based capital (RBC) approaches, underwriting has become increasingly dependent on movements in the regulatory environment. Several natural disasters resulted in substantial losses and an exceptionally high number of fatalities during the review period (2008-2012). Telemetric, predictive analytics, automated software programs and the use of social networking sites has transformed the way in which insurance underwriting operates. Key Highlights - The insurance underwriting industry has undergone a paradigm shift over the last decade due to the introduction of new technology, which has revolutionized processes and business practice. - Several natural disasters resulted in substantial losses and an exceptionally high number of fatalities during the review period (2008-2012). - While, mature markets such as the US, the UK, France and Italy are recording stagnant growth, emerging economies are driving premiums. - The US non-life insurance segment registered the highest underwriting loss in 2012, while, Japan recorded the highest underwriting profit. - The growth in telematics users in Europe will be driven by the UK and Italy. - Predictive analytics has revolutionized the world of premiums and claims management in the insurance industry. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Global Snapshot: Assessment of Non-life Underwriting Market Dynamics 3 The Effect of Regulations on Underwriting 4 Market Dynamics Related to Economic Risk 5 Technological Trends in Underwriting 6 Natural Disasters and their Impact on Underwriting 7 Appendix List of Tables List of Figures Companies Mentioned - AA Insurance - Allianz Italy - Allstate - Amaguiz - Amica Insurance - Aviva Insurance - Coverbox - GEICO - GeoTab - Hollard Insurance - Integro Insurance - Liberty Mutual - Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company - Progressive Casualty Insurance - Santam Insurance - State Farm - Teleav - Teletrac - Telogis - Zurich Financial Services For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/j6..._foresight About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance in the UK - Report: Premium Growth is Expected to Settle at 4.3% by 2017
M2 - Thu Sep 19, 11:11AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zncsds/income_protection) has announced the addition of the "Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance in the UK, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017" report to their offering. New business premiums in the income protection and critical illness market grew by 14.5% in 2012, which coincided with an increase in mortgage sales. However, the income protection gap in the UK has remained significant, rising by 46% between 2002 and 2012. The income protection and critical illness market recorded a decline of 14.6% in 2008, with new business premiums falling by 24.4% in 2009. The recession has affected household finances, reducing the demand for discretionary income protection and critical illness policies. The fall in mortgage lending from 2008 onwards was accompanied by a decline in the sale of income protection and critical illness policies, usually taken out by homebuyers. Nevertheless, insurers delivered a steady volume of new business in the income protection and critical illness market during the review period. The critical illness category accounted for 48.3% of the total new business premiums, while income protection represented 31.2%. Income protection dominated group policy sales, accounting for 81.0% of group new business premiums in 2012. The group critical illness sub-category achieved significant growth of 99.2% between 2008 and 2012, with its share in total group new business premiums rising from 6.0% to 19.0% in the same period. Key Highlights - Income protection and critical illness market delivers steady performance as protection gap widens - Income protection and critical illness products will continue to increase their presence - Stable claim payouts are expected to rebuild consumer trust in the industry - Advisors will shift their attention towards protection business in the post-RDR world - Regulatory changes will bring further uncertainty Companies Mentioned: - Aegon UK Plc - Aviva Plc - HSBC Holdings Plc - Legal & General Group - Liverpool Victoria Group - Lloyds Banking Group - Partnership Life Assurance Ltd - Royal London Group - Unum Group - Zurich Financial Services Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zn...protection About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Life Insurance in the United Kingdom, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017
M2 - Fri Aug 30, 8:56AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4tczmq/life_insurance_in) has announced the addition of the "Life Insurance in the United Kingdom, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017" report to their offering. Life insurance was the largest segment in the UK insurance industry in 2012, accounting for 70.4% of total industry premiums. It is also one of the largest life insurance segments in Europe in gross written premium terms. The impact of the financial crisis, and subsequent European debt crisis, during the review period (2008-2012) resulted in a decline in consumer confidence. This decline adversely affected the demand for long-term insurance products, resulting in an overall decline in the UK life segment. However, the segment is expected to record growth over the forecast period following various initiatives taken by the government and life insurers. Life insurance products are predominantly distributed through brokers, with this channel accounting for 66.2% of the segment's new business written premiums in 2012. The segment's value declined at a review-period CAGR of 3.9%, however, the segment is expected to record a forecast-period CAGR of 1.5%. Growth will be driven by improvements in the UK's economy, with IMF estimates expecting GDP to grow at a forecast-period CAGR of 2.2%. In addition, the expected implementation of Solvency II in January 2015 will result in stricter solvency and capital requirements, better risk management and higher profits. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Introduction 3 Regional Market Dynamics 4 Life Insurance Segment 5 The UK Insurance Industry Attractiveness 6 Life Insurance Outlook 7 Analysis by Distribution Channel 8 Porter's Five Forces Analysis - UK Life Insurance 9 Reinsurance Growth Dynamics and Challenges 10 Governance, Risk and Compliance 11 Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights 12 Business Environment and Country Risk 13 Appendix Companies Mentioned - Aegon NV - Aviva Life Plc - Friends Life - Legal & General - Lloyds Banking Group - Old Mutual Plc - Prudential - Royal London Mutual - Standard Life Plc - Zurich Financial Services For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4t...surance_in
Olson Names Noted CMOs Jim Garrity and Arun Sinha to Board of Directors
Business Wire - Wed May 22, 8:00AM CDT
Olson, one of the top 10 independent, full-service agencies in North America, today named former Wachovia Chief Marketing Officer Jim Garrity and former Zurich Financial Services Chief Marketing Officer Arun Sinha to its board of directors.
UK Life and Pensions Competitor Tracker Q3 2012
M2 - Fri May 17, 3:56AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/36svwf/uk_life_and) has announced the addition of the "UK Life and Pensions Competitor Tracker Q3 2012" report to their offering. Datamonitor's Life and Pensions Competitor Tracker for Q3 2012 highlights the key developments across the main lines of life and pensions business in the UK. The main trends in each product area from the last two quarters are identified in the first chapter, while the following sections explore individual developments in more detail. Scope - Access a comprehensive coverage of product innovation activity from 61 UK life and pensions companies. - Analyze the extent of innovations UK life and pensions competitors are undertaking in preparation for auto-enrolment regulation. - Follow the most significant mergers and acquisitions, as well as partnerships and organic growth in the life and pensions market. - Examine the ways in which life and pensions providers are supporting financial advisors adapt to the changes
Assessing Solvency II: Challenges and Opportunities for the 2013 Insurance Industry
M2 - Wed Apr 03, 10:19AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l4b2rt/assessing) has announced the addition of the "Assessing Solvency II: Challenges and Opportunities for the Insurance Industry" report to their offering. Solvency II requires insurers to address all the foreseeable risks that may affect their business structure. However, the shift from Solvency I to Solvency II is not only about capital requirements; rather it is an evolutionary process that requires a change in the behavior of the insurance industry. These regulations will have a mixed impact on key insurance sections in the short run, with life and non-life insurance receiving most of the negative shock and reinsurance businesses receiving a boost. Solvency II norms will also put tremendous pressure on current resources of insurance firms and will escalate their costs, however, carefully implementing these norms will unlock several opportunities that can be exploited upon to increase profitability. Moreover, it will reduce volatility i
GlobalOptions Announces Appointment of Roger Day to Advisory Board
Business Wire - Wed Mar 06, 8:00AM CST
GlobalOptions, Inc., a leading global provider of Special Investigative Unit Services to the insurance community, announced today that Roger A. Day has accepted an appointment to GlobalOptions' Advisory Board. In this capacity, Mr. Day will offer strategic guidance as to GlobalOptions' global leadership in the marketplace.
Pensions Market Report 2013
M2 - Wed Jan 30, 4:35AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8hzgsv/pensions_market) has announced the addition of the "Pensions Market Report 2013" report to their offering. In 2011, there were 12.2 million people of pensionable age, accounting for 19.4% of the total population; this is compared to 6.8 million people of pensionable age accounting for 13.6% of the population in 1951. It is clear that the UK's population has begun to age rapidly since the middle of the last century, as better medical care and the development of the welfare state have allowed for longer lives. Between 2002 and 2010 alone, the number of people in the UK aged over 90 increased by 22.6%. By 2035, the pensionable population is projected to be 15.6 million, accounting for 21.3% of the total population. The largest increase of all the age ranges will be in the over-85s category, which is set to see an increase of 115% between 2015 and 2035. Those of 85 and over are entering what has been deemed the Fourth Age', with the Thir
Germany Insurance Report 2013
M2 - Wed Jan 02, 6:01AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dcvrjn/germany_insurance) has announced the addition of the "Germany Insurance Report 2013" report to their offering. The newsflow from late 2012 highlights two major themes. One is the resilience of the German insurance sector in the face of challenging economic conditions. Non-life premiums appear to have risen by around 3% in the first half of the year. This is partly thanks to a firming in rates for car insurance and partly because of the passing on to customers of the higher claims costs associated with catastrophes in 2011. As was the case in 2011, combined ratios have been improving: underwriting discipline and cost control continue to come to the fore. In the life segment, a decline in single premium product sales in 2011 was partially offset by a rise in more profitable recurring premium lines. The leading life insurance companies have indicated that these trends continued in H112. The other major theme is the participation by the l
Pension Insurance in the UK, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017
M2 - Tue Mar 25, 4:44AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mxtbsl/pension_insurance) has announced the addition of the "Pension Insurance in the UK, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017" report to their offering. The defined contribution (DC) pensions market recorded a growth of 9.0% in terms of new business premiums in 2010, expanding at 5.6% and 7.7% respectively during 2011 and 2012. The growth was attributed to the declining membership of private-sector occupational defined benefit (DB) schemes, improving stock market returns and labor market conditions, as well as a rise in the minimum pension age and the state pension age (SPA). New business premiums paid into individual and workplace pension DC schemes declined by 11.7% in 2008, dropping further by 17.9% in 2009. The recession severely damaged the ability of individuals to save for retirement. Employers were further discouraged to make contributions on behalf of their employees as they recorded a contraction in their finances. High charges eroding the value of pension pots and low annuity rates continued to serve as disincentives to save into a pension. The DC pensions market remained resilient, however, posting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.45% during the review period (2008 and 2012). The market faced opposing dynamics as individual personal pensions new business declined at a CAGR of 6.1% between 2008 and 2012, whereas new business premiums paid into workplace DC pensions schemes grew at a CAGR of 7.7% over the same period. The growth in workplace pensions was attributed to the increased popularity of group personal (or contract-based) pensions (GPPs), far less onerous to run than occupational (trust-based) schemes. Reasons To Buy - Gain an understanding of the UK pensions market size. - Explore the market dynamics across individual and workplace pension categories. - Learn about the performance of market drivers and distribution channels. - Understand the competitive landscape and key pensions propositions. - Find out more about key deals and recent developments in the market. Key Topics Covered - Executive Summary - Introduction - Competitive Landscape - Porter's Five Forces Analysis - Deals and News - Regulation and Compliance - Economic Backdrop - Company Profiles - Statistics - Appendix Companies Mentioned - Aegon UK - Aviva - Legal and General - Lloyds Banking - Old Mutual - Prudential - Royal London - St James's Place UK - Standard Life - Zurich Financial Services For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mx..._insurance About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products.
Bridger, LLC Announces New Managing Director, Rockies
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 9:41AM CST
Bridger, LLC ("Bridger"), a crude oil marketing and midstream logistics company based in Dallas, Texas, today announced that Guillermo Grossi has joined the marketing and logistics team as a Managing Director focused on executing Bridger's strategy in the Rockies. Building on Bridger's operational success in all the major crude producing basins, Guillermo will play an integral part in expanding Bridger's footprint in the Rockies. He will lead Bridger's satellite office in Denver, Colorado.
2020 Foresight Report: Assessing Solvency II - Challenges and Opportunities for the Insurance Industry
M2 - Thu Dec 19, 3:55AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qptqn4/2020_foresight) has announced the addition of the "2020 Foresight Report: Assessing Solvency II - Challenges and Opportunities for the Insurance Industry" report to their offering. Solvency II requires insurers to address all the foreseeable risks that may affect their business structure. However, the shift from Solvency I to Solvency II is not only about capital requirements; rather it is an evolutionary process that requires a change in the behavior of the insurance industry. These regulations will have a mixed impact on key insurance sections in the short run, with life and non-life insurance receiving most of the negative shock and reinsurance businesses receiving a boost. Solvency II norms will also put tremendous pressure on current resources of insurance firms and will escalate their costs, however, carefully implementing these norms will unlock several opportunities that can be exploited upon to increase profitability. Moreover, it will reduce volatility in the insurance sector and offer a business environment that is encouraging for operations in the long run. Scope - Provides comprehensive analysis of Solvency II regulations which will impact the financial and capital structure of the insurance industry - Studies the proposed Solvency II directives by key pillars and explains their objectives - Provides detailed analysis of the challenges and overall impact that Solvency II will have on the financial services industry - Provides comparative study of Solvency II regulations with Solvency I and Basel II norms - Provides analysis of the opportunities for insurance firms under the new regulations Reasons To Buy - Make strategic business decisions using this detailed assessment of the key challenges and opportunities - Understand directives of the new regulations and necessary changes required in the current business structure of a firm, in order to be prepared for smooth implementation - Assess the adoption of Solvency II in different countries - Find out how the key segments of the insurance industry will be impacted in the short run and the long run - Understand the impact on key asset classes due to the change in regulations Key Topics Covered 1 Executive Summary 2 Solvency II Framework: Assessment of Key Pillars and Timelines 3 Analysis of Business and Operational Implications 4 Solvency II Risk Assessment and Challenges 5 Analysis of Opportunities and Recommendations 6 Europe: Assessment of Solvency II Readiness and Risks 7 Regional Analysis: Assessment of Solvency II Readiness and Impact on Business 8 Appendix Companies Mentioned - AXA - Allianz - Assicurazioni Generali - CNP Assurances - Cov?a - ING Group - Swiss Life - Zurich Financial Services For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qp..._foresight About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products.
2020 Foresight Report: Trends in Non-Life Insurance Underwriting
M2 - Mon Dec 16, 2:59AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/j6whrv/2020_foresight) has announced the addition of the "2020 Foresight Report: Trends in Non-Life Insurance Underwriting" report to their offering. The insurance underwriting industry has undergone a paradigm shift over the last decade due to the introduction of new technology, which has revolutionized processes and business practice. Insurance companies are augmenting their processes to maintain a social media presence and also to help combat fraud. With the advent of Solvency II and other risk-based capital (RBC) approaches, underwriting has become increasingly dependent on movements in the regulatory environment. Several natural disasters resulted in substantial losses and an exceptionally high number of fatalities during the review period (2008-2012). Telemetric, predictive analytics, automated software programs and the use of social networking sites has transformed the way in which insurance underwriting operates. Key Highlights - The insurance underwriting industry has undergone a paradigm shift over the last decade due to the introduction of new technology, which has revolutionized processes and business practice. - Several natural disasters resulted in substantial losses and an exceptionally high number of fatalities during the review period (2008-2012). - While, mature markets such as the US, the UK, France and Italy are recording stagnant growth, emerging economies are driving premiums. - The US non-life insurance segment registered the highest underwriting loss in 2012, while, Japan recorded the highest underwriting profit. - The growth in telematics users in Europe will be driven by the UK and Italy. - Predictive analytics has revolutionized the world of premiums and claims management in the insurance industry. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Global Snapshot: Assessment of Non-life Underwriting Market Dynamics 3 The Effect of Regulations on Underwriting 4 Market Dynamics Related to Economic Risk 5 Technological Trends in Underwriting 6 Natural Disasters and their Impact on Underwriting 7 Appendix List of Tables List of Figures Companies Mentioned - AA Insurance - Allianz Italy - Allstate - Amaguiz - Amica Insurance - Aviva Insurance - Coverbox - GEICO - GeoTab - Hollard Insurance - Integro Insurance - Liberty Mutual - Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company - Progressive Casualty Insurance - Santam Insurance - State Farm - Teleav - Teletrac - Telogis - Zurich Financial Services For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/j6..._foresight About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance in the UK - Report: Premium Growth is Expected to Settle at 4.3% by 2017
M2 - Thu Sep 19, 11:11AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zncsds/income_protection) has announced the addition of the "Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance in the UK, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017" report to their offering. New business premiums in the income protection and critical illness market grew by 14.5% in 2012, which coincided with an increase in mortgage sales. However, the income protection gap in the UK has remained significant, rising by 46% between 2002 and 2012. The income protection and critical illness market recorded a decline of 14.6% in 2008, with new business premiums falling by 24.4% in 2009. The recession has affected household finances, reducing the demand for discretionary income protection and critical illness policies. The fall in mortgage lending from 2008 onwards was accompanied by a decline in the sale of income protection and critical illness policies, usually taken out by homebuyers. Nevertheless, insurers delivered a steady volume of new business in the income protection and critical illness market during the review period. The critical illness category accounted for 48.3% of the total new business premiums, while income protection represented 31.2%. Income protection dominated group policy sales, accounting for 81.0% of group new business premiums in 2012. The group critical illness sub-category achieved significant growth of 99.2% between 2008 and 2012, with its share in total group new business premiums rising from 6.0% to 19.0% in the same period. Key Highlights - Income protection and critical illness market delivers steady performance as protection gap widens - Income protection and critical illness products will continue to increase their presence - Stable claim payouts are expected to rebuild consumer trust in the industry - Advisors will shift their attention towards protection business in the post-RDR world - Regulatory changes will bring further uncertainty Companies Mentioned: - Aegon UK Plc - Aviva Plc - HSBC Holdings Plc - Legal & General Group - Liverpool Victoria Group - Lloyds Banking Group - Partnership Life Assurance Ltd - Royal London Group - Unum Group - Zurich Financial Services Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zn...protection About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Life Insurance in the United Kingdom, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017
M2 - Fri Aug 30, 8:56AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4tczmq/life_insurance_in) has announced the addition of the "Life Insurance in the United Kingdom, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017" report to their offering. Life insurance was the largest segment in the UK insurance industry in 2012, accounting for 70.4% of total industry premiums. It is also one of the largest life insurance segments in Europe in gross written premium terms. The impact of the financial crisis, and subsequent European debt crisis, during the review period (2008-2012) resulted in a decline in consumer confidence. This decline adversely affected the demand for long-term insurance products, resulting in an overall decline in the UK life segment. However, the segment is expected to record growth over the forecast period following various initiatives taken by the government and life insurers. Life insurance products are predominantly distributed through brokers, with this channel accounting for 66.2% of the segment's new business written premiums in 2012. The segment's value declined at a review-period CAGR of 3.9%, however, the segment is expected to record a forecast-period CAGR of 1.5%. Growth will be driven by improvements in the UK's economy, with IMF estimates expecting GDP to grow at a forecast-period CAGR of 2.2%. In addition, the expected implementation of Solvency II in January 2015 will result in stricter solvency and capital requirements, better risk management and higher profits. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Introduction 3 Regional Market Dynamics 4 Life Insurance Segment 5 The UK Insurance Industry Attractiveness 6 Life Insurance Outlook 7 Analysis by Distribution Channel 8 Porter's Five Forces Analysis - UK Life Insurance 9 Reinsurance Growth Dynamics and Challenges 10 Governance, Risk and Compliance 11 Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights 12 Business Environment and Country Risk 13 Appendix Companies Mentioned - Aegon NV - Aviva Life Plc - Friends Life - Legal & General - Lloyds Banking Group - Old Mutual Plc - Prudential - Royal London Mutual - Standard Life Plc - Zurich Financial Services For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4t...surance_in
Olson Names Noted CMOs Jim Garrity and Arun Sinha to Board of Directors
Business Wire - Wed May 22, 8:00AM CDT
Olson, one of the top 10 independent, full-service agencies in North America, today named former Wachovia Chief Marketing Officer Jim Garrity and former Zurich Financial Services Chief Marketing Officer Arun Sinha to its board of directors.
UK Life and Pensions Competitor Tracker Q3 2012
M2 - Fri May 17, 3:56AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/36svwf/uk_life_and) has announced the addition of the "UK Life and Pensions Competitor Tracker Q3 2012" report to their offering. Datamonitor's Life and Pensions Competitor Tracker for Q3 2012 highlights the key developments across the main lines of life and pensions business in the UK. The main trends in each product area from the last two quarters are identified in the first chapter, while the following sections explore individual developments in more detail. Scope - Access a comprehensive coverage of product innovation activity from 61 UK life and pensions companies. - Analyze the extent of innovations UK life and pensions competitors are undertaking in preparation for auto-enrolment regulation. - Follow the most significant mergers and acquisitions, as well as partnerships and organic growth in the life and pensions market. - Examine the ways in which life and pensions providers are supporting financial advisors adapt to the changes
Assessing Solvency II: Challenges and Opportunities for the 2013 Insurance Industry
M2 - Wed Apr 03, 10:19AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l4b2rt/assessing) has announced the addition of the "Assessing Solvency II: Challenges and Opportunities for the Insurance Industry" report to their offering. Solvency II requires insurers to address all the foreseeable risks that may affect their business structure. However, the shift from Solvency I to Solvency II is not only about capital requirements; rather it is an evolutionary process that requires a change in the behavior of the insurance industry. These regulations will have a mixed impact on key insurance sections in the short run, with life and non-life insurance receiving most of the negative shock and reinsurance businesses receiving a boost. Solvency II norms will also put tremendous pressure on current resources of insurance firms and will escalate their costs, however, carefully implementing these norms will unlock several opportunities that can be exploited upon to increase profitability. Moreover, it will reduce volatility i
GlobalOptions Announces Appointment of Roger Day to Advisory Board
Business Wire - Wed Mar 06, 8:00AM CST
GlobalOptions, Inc., a leading global provider of Special Investigative Unit Services to the insurance community, announced today that Roger A. Day has accepted an appointment to GlobalOptions' Advisory Board. In this capacity, Mr. Day will offer strategic guidance as to GlobalOptions' global leadership in the marketplace.
Pensions Market Report 2013
M2 - Wed Jan 30, 4:35AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8hzgsv/pensions_market) has announced the addition of the "Pensions Market Report 2013" report to their offering. In 2011, there were 12.2 million people of pensionable age, accounting for 19.4% of the total population; this is compared to 6.8 million people of pensionable age accounting for 13.6% of the population in 1951. It is clear that the UK's population has begun to age rapidly since the middle of the last century, as better medical care and the development of the welfare state have allowed for longer lives. Between 2002 and 2010 alone, the number of people in the UK aged over 90 increased by 22.6%. By 2035, the pensionable population is projected to be 15.6 million, accounting for 21.3% of the total population. The largest increase of all the age ranges will be in the over-85s category, which is set to see an increase of 115% between 2015 and 2035. Those of 85 and over are entering what has been deemed the Fourth Age', with the Thir
Germany Insurance Report 2013
M2 - Wed Jan 02, 6:01AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dcvrjn/germany_insurance) has announced the addition of the "Germany Insurance Report 2013" report to their offering. The newsflow from late 2012 highlights two major themes. One is the resilience of the German insurance sector in the face of challenging economic conditions. Non-life premiums appear to have risen by around 3% in the first half of the year. This is partly thanks to a firming in rates for car insurance and partly because of the passing on to customers of the higher claims costs associated with catastrophes in 2011. As was the case in 2011, combined ratios have been improving: underwriting discipline and cost control continue to come to the fore. In the life segment, a decline in single premium product sales in 2011 was partially offset by a rise in more profitable recurring premium lines. The leading life insurance companies have indicated that these trends continued in H112. The other major theme is the participation by the l
