UK Life Insurance Market 2014 - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018
M2 - Wed Jul 23, 6:56AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8559kx/life_insurance_in) has announced the addition of the "Life Insurance in the UK, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018" report to their offering. The life insurance segment in the UK accounted for 69.3% of the total industry's gross written premium in 2013 after posting a review-period (2009-2013) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.4%. The slower growth was associated with lower consumer confidence after the global financial and European debt crises, which led to a decline in the segment from 2008 until 2011. However, due to government actions and regulatory changes, the overall life segment increased at a CAGR of 4.0% during 2011-2013. Group life insurance recorded positive growth, although individual life insurance declined due to low levels of confidence in investments, increased regulatory scrutiny by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and changes in pensions during the review period. Key Highlights - The life insurance segment in the UK accounted for 69.3% of the total industry's gross written premium in 2013. - The life insurance segment in the UK is very well developed, with a high penetration rate of 8.7% of GDP in 2013. - The introduction of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) in December 2012, a government initiative designed to increase consumer trust and confidence in insurance products and services, is expected to drive future growth in the life segment. - Group life insurance recorded positive growth when compared to individual life insurance, due to the high volume of overseas business. - In 2014, the UK government announced changes in the pension regime, including giving workers more control over their pension funds after retirement. - The UK life segment is concentrated, with the top 10 companies accounting for 78.7% of the segment's gross written premium in 2012. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Introduction 3 Regional Market Dynamics 4 Life Insurance Segment - Regional Benchmarking 5 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 Group Plc - Legal & General Group Plc - Lloyds Banking Group Plc - Old Mutual Plc - Prudential Plc - Standard Life Plc - The Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Ltd - Zurich Insurance Co. (UK) Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/85...surance_in
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Most stocks in the frontier markets did well in 2013, but have sold off so far this year. Value investor Larry Seruma, of the Nile Pan-Africa Fund, remains optimistic, though.
Belle Sees Revenue from Agent Brands Drop
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PR Newswire - Wed Jan 29, 6:30AM CST
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PR Newswire Europe - Thu Jan 23, 3:01AM CST
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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
Old Mutual Names William Tsotsos To Lead Institutional Sales Efforts In Canada
CNW Group - Tue Aug 20, 10:28AM CDT
-- Experienced marketing professional with strong relationships across Canada to expand capabilities in the Canadian institutional marketplace --
Interim dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2013 (no. 26)
M2 - Wed Aug 07, 4:40AM CDT
The Directors of Old Mutual plc (the "Company"
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M2 - Wed Jul 03, 10:38AM CDT
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M2 - Thu May 23, 8:59AM CDT
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ODMTY, TMKXY, Added To Naked Short Lists Today
M2 - Wed May 15, 8:50AM CDT
BUYINS.NET, www.buyins.net , announced today that these select companies have been Added To the NASDAQ, AMEX, NYSE, OTCBB and Pinksheet naked short threshold lists. Old Mutual PLC (OTC:ODMTY), TMK OAO-SPON ADR (OTC:TMKXY). For a complete list of companies on the naked short lists please visit our web site. To find the SqueezeTrigger Price before a short squeeze starts in any stock, go to http://www.buyins.net .
Annual General Meeting
M2 - Thu May 09, 6:24AM CDT
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PR Newswire - Tue May 07, 8:30AM CDT
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M2 - Fri May 03, 7:16AM CDT
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The Nedbank Group (2005) share option, matched share and restricted share scheme
M2 - Thu Apr 04, 8:58AM CDT
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M2 - Thu Apr 04, 6:41AM CDT
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