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The Chilean life insurance segment accounted for the largest share of XX% of the total written premiums in 2011, valuing CLPXX trillion (US$XX billion), after registering a CAGR of XX% during the review period.

The Chilean non-life insurance segment is highly competitive with the presence of both domestic and foreign insurers. The non-life insurance segment recorded a gross written premium of CLPXX trillion (US$XX billion) in 2011, a growth of XX% over 2010. The segment grew rapidly from CLPXX trillion (US$XX billion) in 2007 to CLPXX trillion (US$XX billion) in 2011, after recording a CAGR of XX% during the review period. The segment has been dominated by RSA Seguros SA, which recorded an annual growth rate of XX% in its gross written premium income in 2011 over the previous year. Consequently, RSA Seguros SA recorded a written premium value of CLPXX billion (US$XX million) and maintained its leading position with a segment share of XX% of the total non-life insurance written premiums in 2011. Several foreign insurers are gaining market share with the launch of innovative products and services. For example, Mapfre Seguros Generales, the third-largest non-life insurer and a subsidiary of Spanish-based Mapfre Group, recorded gross written premium values of CLPXX billion (US$XX million) in 2011, after registering a CAGR of XX% over the previous year.

The personal accident and health insurance segment accounted for XX% of the total insurance industry written premiums in 2011, with a value of CLPXX billion (US$800 million). This segment recorded a CAGR of XX% during the review period.

The life insurance segment accounted for the largest share of XX% of the total Polish insurance written premiums in 2011, which valued PLNXX billion (US$XX billion). The written premium value of the Polish life insurance segment increased at a CAGR of XX% during the review period.

The Polish non-life insurance segment is highly concentrated, with the country’s leading ten non-life insurers accounting for around XX% of the segment’s total written premium value in 2011. The remainder of the written premium value was generated by XX smaller non-life insurance companies. There is a significant level of competition between existing non-life insurance companies, and these companies primarily compete on the basis of product differentiation and price. The penetration of Polish non-life insurance increased from XX% in 2007 to XX% in 2011.

The Polish personal accident and health insurance segment continued to exhibit positive growth on account of consumers increasing awareness regarding the need for, and benefits of, personal accident and health insurance products, rising income level and escalating healthcare expenditures. The segment’s gross written premium expanded from PLNXX billion (US$XX billion) in 2007 to PLNXX billion (US$XX million) in 2011, registering a CAGR of XX% during the review period. The personal accident insurance segment accounted for the largest share of 44.9% of the total written premiums in 2011, followed by the health insurance category with XX%. The travel insurance category recorded the lowest share of XX% of the total personal accident and health market in 2011.

The Italian life insurance segment was the largest segment in the Italian insurance industry, as it recorded a share of XX% of the industry value in 2011. The Italian life insurance segment is expected to benefit from the country’s aging population and rising awareness among consumers about the benefits of saving for the future. These factors are expected to generate more demand for retirement life insurance products, such as general annuity, endowment, individual life and unit-linked products over the forecast period. Moreover, the gradual increase in the country’s GDP, life expectancy and disposable income levels will also contribute to the growth of Italian life insurance written premiums over the forecast period. The Italian life insurance segment is highly concentrated in nature, and the XX leading Italian life insurance companies accounted for a share of XX% of the total life insurance written premiums in 2011. The Italian life insurance segment is dominated by domestic insurers, as domestic companies account for the XX leading insurers in the segment.

The Italian non-life insurance segment comprises both domestic and foreign insurers. As of 2011, there were XX non-life insurance companies authorized to pursue non-life insurance business in Italy under the supervision of regulatory authority ISVAP. Of these, XX had registered offices in the country, whereas XX operated as branch offices of multinational firms. The number of non-life insurance companies increased from XX in 2010 to XX in 2011.

Comprising both an analytical report and a convenient data annexe in Excel format, the research covers four types of creditor policy: insurance cross-sold in conjunction with mortgages; policies cross-sold with consumer finance and personal loans; cover linked to credit cards; and bill payment protection insurance. It measures take-up rates against the relevant audience (i.e. those with the underlying lending products in the first three cases and all respondents in the fourth) and also shows the distribution channels and interfaces used by respondents in France to take out creditor policies. Distribution channels vary by type of creditor insurance but can include the bank or other institution making the underlying loan plus a variety of other options; distribution interfaces include face-to-face, online, inbound telephone, outbound telephone and postal sales. Finally, the report analyses claims frequency across all types of creditor insurance in France combined broken out by reason for claim.

Comprising both an analytical report and a convenient data annexe in Excel format, the research covers four types of creditor policy: insurance cross-sold in conjunction with mortgages; policies cross-sold with consumer finance and personal loans; cover linked to credit cards; and bill payment protection insurance. It measures take-up rates against the relevant audience (i.e. those with the underlying lending products in the first three cases and all respondents in the fourth) and also shows the distribution channels and interfaces used by respondents in Germany to take out creditor policies. Distribution channels vary by type of creditor insurance but can include the bank or other institution making the underlying loan plus a variety of other options; distribution interfaces include face-to-face, online, inbound telephone, outbound telephone and postal sales. Finally, the report analyses claims frequency across all types of creditor insurance in Germany combined broken out by reason for claim.

Comprising both an analytical report and a convenient data annexe in Excel format, the research covers four types of creditor policy: insurance cross-sold in conjunction with mortgages; policies cross-sold with consumer finance and personal loans; cover linked to credit cards; and bill payment protection insurance. It measures take-up rates against the relevant audience (i.e. those with the underlying lending products in the first three cases and all respondents in the fourth) and also shows the distribution channels and interfaces used by respondents in Italy to take out creditor policies. Distribution channels vary by type of creditor insurance but can include the bank or other institution making the underlying loan plus a variety of other options; distribution interfaces include face-to-face, online, inbound telephone, outbound telephone and postal sales. Finally, the report analyses claims frequency across all types of creditor insurance in Italy combined broken out by reason for claim.

Comprising both an analytical report and a convenient data annexe in Excel format, the research covers four types of creditor policy: insurance cross-sold in conjunction with mortgages; policies cross-sold with consumer finance and personal loans; cover linked to credit cards; and bill payment protection insurance. It measures take-up rates against the relevant audience (i.e. those with the underlying lending products in the first three cases and all respondents in the fourth) and also shows the distribution channels and interfaces used by respondents in Poland to take out creditor policies. Distribution channels vary by type of creditor insurance but can include the bank or other institution making the underlying loan plus a variety of other options; distribution interfaces include face-to-face, online, inbound telephone, outbound telephone and postal sales. Finally, the report analyses claims frequency across all types of creditor insurance in Poland combined broken out by reason for claim.

Comprising both an analytical report and a convenient data annexe in Excel format, the research covers four types of creditor policy: insurance cross-sold in conjunction with mortgages; policies cross-sold with consumer finance and personal loans; cover linked to credit cards; and bill payment protection insurance. It measures take-up rates against the relevant audience (i.e. those with the underlying lending products in the first three cases and all respondents in the fourth) and also shows the distribution channels and interfaces used by respondents in Spain to take out creditor policies. Distribution channels vary by type of creditor insurance but can include the bank or other institution making the underlying loan plus a variety of other options; distribution interfaces include face-to-face, online, inbound telephone, outbound telephone and postal sales. Finally, the report analyses claims frequency across all types of creditor insurance in Spain combined broken out by reason for claim.

Comprising both an analytical report and a convenient data annexe in Excel format, the research covers four types of creditor policy: insurance cross-sold in conjunction with mortgages; policies cross-sold with consumer finance and personal loans; cover linked to credit cards; and bill payment protection insurance. It measures take-up rates against the relevant audience (i.e. those with the underlying lending products in the first three cases and all respondents in the fourth) and also shows the distribution channels and interfaces used by respondents in the UK to take out creditor policies. Distribution channels vary by type of creditor insurance but can include the bank or other institution making the underlying loan plus a variety of other options; distribution interfaces include face-to-face, online, inbound telephone, outbound telephone and postal sales. Finally, the report analyses claims frequency across all types of creditor insurance in the UK combined broken out by reason for claim.

Consumer Automotive Financial Services in Canada investigates the market for automotive financial services linked to sales of new and used passenger cars to individual buyers in Canada. In addition to analysing the market for finance and leasing services, the study also covers creditor insurance, motor insurance, road assistance, extended warranties, prepaid service contracts, plus four niche protection products, namely excess wear and tear, GAP, scratch and dent, and tire and rim.

Professional Indemnity Insurance in Australia is a report about the Australian market for and distribution of policies covering professional liability. For 2007, 2011 and with a forecast for 2015, the study breaks down the market for professional indemnity insurance on a standardised basis by professional group with 12 categories considered as follows:

Professional Indemnity Insurance in Canada is a report about the Canadian market for and distribution of policies covering professional liability. For 2007, 2011 and with a forecast for 2015, the study breaks down the market for professional indemnity insurance on a standardised basis by professional group with 12 categories considered as follows:

Professional Indemnity Insurance in South Africa is a report about the South African market for and distribution of policies covering professional liability. For 2007, 2011 and with a forecast for 2015, the study breaks down the market for professional indemnity insurance on a standardised basis by professional group with 12 categories considered as follows:

Extended Warranties and Insurance for Mobile and Non-Mobile Consumer Products in Malaysia is about the market for extended warranties and insurance sold in conjunction with white goods, brown goods, grey goods, mobile gadgets and mobile phones in Malaysia.

Using survey results for average take-up rates for finance and leasing propositions at the point of sale, data for the size and growth of the automotive finance and leasing market for consumers in Australia is provided in terms of gross advances and assets leased for 2008 to 2012 with splits between finance for new and used cars and between finance organised through dealerships at the point of sale and directly with banks or other lending institutions.

The Austrian insurance industry is one of the largest in the EU and contributes significantly to the nation’s GDP. The segment is highly concentrated with the 10-leading insurers accounting for a market share of XX% of the segment’s total gross written premium in 2011. The remainder was contributed by XX smaller companies. By the end of 2011, XX companies were licensed to conduct non-life insurance business operations in Austria. However, the number of life insurance companies in Austria reduced due to the global financial crisis and subsequent sovereign debt concerns. The number of life insurance companies in Austria is expected to decrease over the forecast period due to proposed regulatory changes such as the introduction of Solvency II legislation in 2014, which will demand higher capital requirements in order to be operational in the segment. Consequently, smaller firms are expected to be acquired by large companies.

The personal accident and health insurance segment accounted for XX% of the total insurance industry value in 2011, equivalent to a written premium value of EURXX billion (US$XX billion). This segment increased in value at a CAGR of XX% during the review period.

The French life insurance segment is highly competitive due to the presence of a large number of domestic and foreign insurers. The segment is also concentrated, and the XX leading life insurance companies accounted for a share of XX% of the total life insurance written premium in 2010. The life insurance segment is dominated by the French subsidiaries of the foreign companies. AXA France, BNP Paribas Cardif, Generali France, Allianz France, Aviva France are some of the subsidiaries of leading global insurance companies that operate in France. The leading French life insurance company, CNP Assurances, registered the highest share of XX% of the segment’s total written premium value in 2010. CNP Assurances mainly offers life insurance, pension and individual risk coverage through a comprehensive range of products for groups and individual customers.

Hassle Free Payday Loans, a leading provider of instant payday loan in the United States does not require any kind of credit check. The mission of this company is to meet the needs of loan applicants and to help them in times of emergency.

The non-life insurance segment accounted for a share of XX% of the total insurance industry written premiums in 2011. The written premium value of the non-life insurance segment increased from EURXX billion (US$XX billion) in 2007 to EURXX billion (US$XX billion) in 2011, at a CAGR of XX% during the review period.