The 'Life Insurance and Pensions Databook 2004', is a compendium to the life and pensions insurance industry, providing in-depth and up-to-date standardized data across thirteen European countries with analytical explanations of market trends and the influence of regulatory changes in each country market. The study also includes forecasts to 2008 and an overview of the European market.
Scope of this report
- The Databook covers the thirteen largest European life and pensions markets segmented by buyer, method of payment and investment risk.
- Data is provided on benefits paid, expenses, policies & investment assets. Competitors in each country are ranked in terms of new business in 2002
- Forecasts for market trends are given based on extensive secondary research into industry trends and regulatory reform
“...The European life market has been rocked by the decline of global equity markets and the loss of consumer confidence in investment products that has arisen as a consequence...”
Research and analysis highlights
The European life and pensions market grew at a compound annual rate of 8.6% between 1998 and 2003e. The pension side grew faster than the life side which was damaged by the decline of global equity markets between 2000 and 2003.
The largest life and pensions market in Europe is the UK, however the greatest growth was seen in Italy between 1998 and 2003e.
Key reasons to read this report
1. This is the only databook in the market, which contains up-to-date data from 13 European countries. 2. The data is standardized to eliminate differences in currency and product definition between countries 3. For UK players, this report helps them to identify opportunities within Europe and threats to their domestic market
“...Far-reaching reforms are required in all European countries to combat the demographic pressures on pension systems...”
