Datamonitor's Global Life & Health Insurance life & health insurance industry.
It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, demographic information, and descriptions of the leading companies.Scope* Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and segmentation* Provides textual analysis of the industry's prospects, competitive landscape and leading companies* Includes a five-year forecast of the industry* Supported by the key macroeconomic and demographic data affecting the marketHighlights* Detailed information is included on market size, measured by both value and volume * Market shares are covered by manufacturer and/or brand* Distribution channels are also analyzedWhy you should buy this report* Spot future trends and developments* Inform your business decisions* Add weight to presentations and marketing materials* Save time carrying out entry-level researchDefinitionThe global life & health insurance profile covers companies providing primarily life insurance and savings products.
This profile includes companies regardless of whether they are private or publicly owned.
However, contributions made to the state social insurance are not included.
This report excludes managed care companies classified in the Managed Health Care sub-industry.
Market value reflects gross written premium (GWP) for life and health insurance.The market share is calculated on the basis of direct premiums written (GWP) for life insurance prior to cession to the reinsurers.
Premium values have been converted to US dollar at the 2005 annual average exchange rate.The life insurance market depends on a variety of economic factors and future performance is difficult to predict.
The forecast given in this report is not based on a complex economic model, but is intended as a rough guide to the direction in which the market is likely to move.
This forecast is based on a correlation between past market growth and growth of base drivers, such as disposable personal incomes, GDP growth and long-term interest rates.