Abstract
Overview
Introduction
This report is most appropriate for companies looking for an overview of the
life insurance and pensions markets in order to assess the level of market
opportunity (using our market data and forecasts), regulatory barriers and
opportunities, and level of competition in the market. For more detailed
market data please refer to Datamonitor' s European Life and Pensions
Interactive Database 2006.
Scope
- Presents competitor market data for life insurance and pensions companies;
- Assesses regulatory barriers and opportunities;
- 5 years historic data from 2001-5 and 5 year forecast to 2010.
Report Highlights
Premium income increased at a compound annual rate of approximately 14.5%
between 2001 and 2005, primarily driven by growth in pensions.
Bonds account for nearly half of the investment assets of life and pensions
insurance companies in Norway.
The national regulator has introduced legislation allowing employees stationed
abroad to obtain membership to the National Insurance Scheme.
Reasons to Purchase
- Get an overview of the life and pensions market, including past growth and
forecast growth;
- Assess regulatory barriers and opportunities affecting life insurance and
pensions in this country;
- Analyze competition from life insurance companies.