Abstract
Overview
Introduction
This tracker covers merger/acquisition activity globally in the life and
pensions space. It also highlights the strategic partnerships, and expansion
(or contraction) of existing businesses. There is also a special focus on the
important emerging markets: China, India, CEE and the Middle East.
Scope
- The tracker covers the M&A and partnership activities of the largest
global and regional life and pensions companies
- It provides an update of each player' s activities in this area and a
roundup chapter which offers readers a summary of key trends in that quarter
- The tracker is global in coverage, therefore encompassing market entry
strategies as well as domestic M&A activity
Report Highlights
The key developments in M&A and partnership activity in the life market have
once again centered around expansion into Central and Eastern Europe and Asia;
and partnership with distributors to improve reach. In Q4 2007 there has been
an increased level of activity in outsourcing of Life books and of partnering
with experts in technology.
Expansion into Asia has been a key theme for all of 2007. This trend has
increased in pace in Q4 as international players such as Aviva and Axa look to
subsidize their slowing businesses in Europe and the US.
Reasons to Purchase
- Understand the competitor activity in your market and potential threats
and opportunities
- Gain insight into your competitor' s strategic movements
- Keep up to date with the latest developments and activity in your market