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Global Information, Inc. offers market intelligence on every topic in the Insurance Market, including, but not limited to: General Insurance; Pet Insurance; Personal General Insurance; Creditor Insurance; Pensions; Incapacity Insurance; Reinsurance; Motor Insurance; Property Insurance.
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Reports
| Occupational and Group Pensions - UK - June 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/06 |
| The UK workplace pensions industry is currently going through a very challenging transitional period. In the private sector, generous final-salary occupational pensions are quickly becoming a thing of the past as burdensome regulations and the poor econom ... |
| Brazil Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| As the Brazilian economy moves further into 2009, it seems to us that the much-praised resilience of the
consumer sector has been left behind in 2008. Although signs of a decelerating economy had already
started to surface during the last two months of ... |
| China Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| As anticipated, Q408 GDP data confirmed that China is far from immune from the unfolding global
recession, with real growth dropping to 6.8% year-on-year (y-o-y). This marked the weakest outturn in
seven years and dragged full-year growth to 9.0%, a sha ... |
| Czech Republic Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| In light of an array of recent data releases and the downward revision of our eurozone growth forecast, we
have revised down our Czech GDP growth forecast for 2009. We now expect the economy to contract by
2.1% in real terms this year, with a recovery t ... |
| Egypt Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| We have slashed our 2009 and 2010 growth forecasts in the light of the ongoing global economic
slowdown, as well as a deteriorating security situation in the Gulf of Aden, which is threatening Suez
Canal traffic. Because the Egyptian year 2009 refers to ... |
| Hong Kong Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| The near-term outlook for Hong Kong' s trade-based economy is decidedly grim. With global economic
headwinds continuing to gather at an alarming pace, it looks set to be buffeted by slowing global demand,
more violently than initially anticipated. In pa ... |
| Hungary Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| The latest industrial production data confirm our view that Hungary is heading for a deep recession in
2009, with little relief visible either domestically or from the export sector, and we have subsequently
revised our GDP growth forecast down to -3.4% ... |
| India Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| BMI expects India' s GDP growth to slow to 5.0% in FY09/10 (April-March), following a 6.8%
expansion in FY08/09, as a reduction of capital inflows brings the economy back to more sustainable
growth levels after three fiscal years of breakneck expansion. ... |
| Indonesia Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| Indonesia' s economy is outperforming most other Asian countries, whose economies have been hit hard
by falling global trade. With domestic demand being the main driver of growth, the authorities have
already pursued an expansionary fiscal policy and wi ... |
| Iran Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| The coming year will be a tough one for Iran. Economic growth will slow, mirroring the slowdown in all
the major economies of the world, and we now see real GDP growth in 2009/2010 (note: Iranian years
begin in March) falling to just 2.4%, down from 4.7 ... |
| Kuwait Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| The outlook for Kuwait has deteriorated markedly over the last quarter, with oil prices having fallen
further, production set to contract under the new OPEC quotas, and the financial sector having seen some
significant turmoil. We expect the expatriate ... |
| Life and Pensions Competitor Tracker Q1 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| The Life and Pensions Competitor Tracker tracks strategic developments in product innovation, customer targeting, M&A, partnerships and organic growth. It provides expert analysis about trends developing in the global market, supported by the strategic mo ... |
| Malaysia Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| We have revised down our 2009 growth forecast for Malaysia from 3.1% to 1.4% after the latest
industrial production data revealed that factory output contracted at its fastest pace in seven years during
November 2008. Output fell 7.7% year-on-year (y-o- ... |
| Motor Insurance - UK - May 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| The motor insurance market has been suffering from an underwriting loss for a number of years now. Fuelled by the growth of price comparison sites, the market is highly price sensitive and suffers from a distinct lack of customer loyalty. On the plus side ... |
| Oman Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| Though Oman' s financial sector is relatively insulated from global problems, the oil and gas sector' s
reliance on commercial finance will undermine some of the country' s major economic projects.
Economic activity will be hit by the tail-wind of the g ... |
| Philippines Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| Although real GDP growth surprised on the upside in Q408, with a 4.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) expansion
beating a consensus forecast of a 3.5-3.8% increase and bringing full-year growth for 2008 to 4.6%, we
see no reason to alter our 2.8% growth forecast f ... |
| Poland Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| A flash estimate provided by the Central Statistical Office shows Polish economic growth slowing to
3.0% year-on-year (y-o-y) during Q408 from 4.8% the previous quarter. We expect growth to continue
slowing through 2009, with the economy likely to dip i ... |
| Property and Casualty Insurance - US - May 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| This report provides an overview of the Property & Casualty insurance industry. The two major lines of Property & Casualty insurance are the focus of this report private passenger auto insurance and homeowners/renters insurance. General trends affecting ... |
| Romania Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| The sharp fall in Romanian real GDP growth to 2.9% in Q408 (from 9.1% in Q3) supports our view that
the country will head into recession in 2009. We forecast real GDP to contract by 3.2% in 2009, as
external demand for Romanian goods falls, capital infl ... |
| Russia Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| The capital shortage impacting emerging markets will be acutely felt in Russia and a systemic crisis has
thus far only been avoided through proactive government intervention facilitated by a large stockpile in
foreign currency reserves. That said, the c ... |
| Saudi Arabia Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| The economic outlook has worsened since our last Business Forecast Report, with our latest oil price and
production figures having been revised down, and the global climate continuing to deteriorate. Interbank
lending remains very tight, and private sec ... |
| Singapore Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| As a country with a heavy dependence on exports for economic growth, Singapore has been hard hit by
the sharp slowdowns in its main export markets: the US and Europe. We are currently anticipating
Singapore' s GDP to contract by 7.2% in 2009, due in lar ... |
| Slovakia Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| In light of the speed with which economic activity in Slovakia continues to unwind, we have revised
down our 2009 real GDP growth forecast to -2.5%, from our previous projection of -0.9%. Given the
ongoing economic slowdown in the eurozone, the outlook ... |
| Slovenia Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| We forecast Slovenia to fall into its first recession in 17 years in 2009, with a real GDP contraction of
1.7% pencilled in. External factors are key for the macroeconomic outlook. Not only do we expect
exports to tumble by 8.0%, but capital inflows too ... |
| South Korea Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| We are forecasting the South Korean economy to contract by 3.3% in 2009 as exports of key
manufacturing goods such as autos and electronics suffer on the back of the global recession, and
domestic consumption and investment continue to slump. We expect ... |
| Taiwan Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| As a result of its heavy dependence on exports, the Taiwanese economy has been severely battered by the
collapse in global demand, which has fed into a precipitous slump in investment and weighed on private
consumption. As things stand we forecast the i ... |
| Thailand Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| Thailand' s susceptibility to the swift downturn in the global economy is beyond dispute, and the spectre of
an agonising and possibly protracted recession is looming ever larger. A string of macroeconomic data
released in late January firmed our expect ... |
| The Future of UK Protection 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| The current economic turmoil, characterized by plummeting share prices and a troubled housing market, is in some areas having a positive impact on the protection market. In spite of current challenges, providers can capitalize on consumers' realization of ... |
| UK Commercial Insurance Distribution 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| This report gives a comprehensive analysis of distribution in the UK commercial insurance market. It explores a range of issues including the growth of the direct channel and the slowdown of acquisitions occurring between commercial insurance brokers. The ... |
| UK Private Medical Insurance 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| This report gives a comprehensive analysis of the UK private medical insurance sector. An exclusive survey of over 3,500 consumers provides insight into buyer behavior. The report also assesses the current market issues including the potential for cancer ... |
| United Arab Emirates Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| We believe that the UAE will avoid an economic contraction in 2009, but only just. Further negative
news in the property market has shaken investor and consumer confidence, and growth in these two
components of GDP will drop considerably.
The coming ye ... |
| Vietnam Insurance Report Q2 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/05 |
| We maintain our 2.9% growth forecast for 2009 after GDP grew by an estimated 3.1% y-o-y in Q109
following a revised 6.18% expansion in 2008. With the economy likely to continue to suffer, we expect
further monetary and fiscal stimulus measures over the ... |
| Commercial Non-Life Insurance Brokers in Northern and Central Europe |
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| Published : 2009/04 |
| Finaccord' s report titled Commercial Non-Life Insurance Brokers in Northern and Central Europe investigates the impact and position of brokers in the distribution of non-life insurance for businesses in Northern and Central Europe. Brokers are the most i ... |
| Commercial Non-Life Insurance Brokers in Southern and Western Europe |
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| Published : 2009/04 |
| Finaccord' s report titled Commercial Non-Life Insurance Brokers in Southern and Western Europe investigates the impact and position of brokers in the distribution of non-life insurance for businesses in Southern and Western Europe. Brokers are the most i ... |
| Health Insurance - US - April 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/04 |
| Reforming the U.S. health care system has been on the top of politicians' agendas for decades and is finally seeing some real focus by President Obama and his administration. Problems with the system abound, from the high cost of services, to the technica ... |
| Saudi Arabia Insurance Market to 2012 |
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| Published : 2009/04 |
| The Saudi Arabian insurance market is poised for tremendous growth in the coming times. The government' s initiatives on compulsory healthcare and motor insurance are expected to propel the insurance market in the future despite the economic slowdown. ... |
| UK General Insurance Competitor Tracker - Q1 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/04 |
| The UK General Insurance Competitor Tracker Q1 2009 reviews the major developments among the leading competitors in the UK general insurance market including groups such as Aviva, RBS Insurance, AXA, RSA and Zurich. It includes information on a range of d ... |
| UK Payment Protection Insurance - Market Update - April 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/04 |
| This brief analyses the Competition Commission' s remedies for the PPI market and discusses the effects on penetration rates and the size and structure of the market. Drawing on the results of interviews with industry executives, the brief also looks at t ... |
| Consumer Targeting in Life and Pensions |
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| Published : 2009/03 |
| The UK life and pension providers have realized he necessity of engaging with consumers and not just developing relationships with intermediaries. ... |
| Market Developments in UK Household Insurance 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/03 |
| This brief analyses the issues affecting the market and also provides data on the market size, structure and profitability. It discusses the impacts of the credit crunch on the market and the growing use of aggregators. It also includes data and insight o ... |
| Market Re-forecasts - Insurance and Protection - UK - March 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/03 |
| In less than nine months, the UK has changed from booming, overheated economy to an economy in crisis. In a fast-developing environment, up-to-date market and consumer data is more critical than ever.
It takes time for changes in macro-economic variabl ... |
| Market Re-forecasts - Pensions and Retirement - UK - March 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/03 |
| In less than nine months, the UK has changed from booming, overheated economy to an economy in crisis. In a fast-developing environment, up-to-date market and consumer data is more critical than ever.
It takes time for changes in macro-economic variabl ... |
| Personal and Stakeholder Pensions - UK - March 2009 |
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| Published : 2009/03 |
| This report presents an overview of the key issues facing the individual personal pension market in the UK. In addition to examining the wider economic, demographic and regulatory environment, the report details the value of new business and takes a look ... |
| Turkey Pension Fund Market Forecast to 2013 |
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| Published : 2009/03 |
| The Turkish pension market is very strong and dynamic, evident from its response to the ongoing financial crisis. Amidst deepening global financial crisis which has resulted into downward trend in pension funds all around the world, the Turkish pension ma ... |
Annual Information Services
| Business Monitor Online: Insurance Service |
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| Business Monitor Online' s Insurance Service provides unparalleled insurance market research for country markets and analysis on insurance companies worldwide - from Asia and Africa to the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. ... |
| Plunkett's Insurance Industry Almanac |
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| PLUNKETT'S INSURANCE INDUSTRY ALMANAC, the first edition of our guide to the insurance field, is designed to be used as a general source for researchers of all types. ... |
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