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The Dutch non-life insurance segment is mature and considered one of the ten largest in the world in terms of gross written premium. The Netherlands non-life insurance segment is highly fragmented and competitive with the presence of more than 174 insurers supplying a variety of products. Due to the impact of the global financial crisis, the non-life segment's growth was almost stagnant during 2008-2010. Prior to the global financial crisis of 2008, which led to a period of economic deceleration in the Netherlands, leading non-life insurance companies were engaged in pricing competition in order to gain market share.

This profile is the essential source for top-level energy industry data and information. The report provides an overview of each of the key sub-segments of the energy industry in Thailand. It details the market structure, regulatory environment, infrastructure and provides historical and forecasted statistics relating to the supply/demand balance for each of the key sub-segments. It also provides information relating to the crude oil assets (oil fields, refineries, pipelines and storage terminals) in Thailand. The report compares the investment environment in Thailand with other countries in the region. The profiles of the major companies operating in the crude oil sector in Thailand together with the latest news and deals are also included in the report.

GlobalData’s new report, “Mexico Orthopedic Devices Market Outlook to 2018 – Arthroscopy, Cranio Maxillofacial Fixation (CMF), Hip Reconstruction, Knee Reconstruction, Spinal Surgery, Orthobiologics, Trauma Fixation and Others” provides key market data on the Mexico Orthopedic Devices market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within twelve market categories – Hip Reconstruction, Trauma Fixation, Knee Reconstruction, Spinal Surgery, Arthroscopy, Orthopedic Braces and Supports, Orthobiologics, Other Joint Reconstruction, Orthopedic Bone Cement and Casting Materials, Cranio Maxillofacial Fixation (CMF), Orthopedic Tools and Orthopedic Prosthetics. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on company financials and pipeline products, wherever available.

GlobalData’s pharmaceuticals report, “Mucosta (Dry Eye Syndrome) – Analysis and Forecasts to 2022” provides Mucosta sales forecasts for Japan. In addition, it covers detailed clinical assessment of the drug, factors impacting drug sales, competitive landscape, and analysis of sales performance during the forecast period (2012-2022). The report also includes information on Dry Eye Syndrome. This report is built using data and information sourced from GlobalData’s proprietary databases, primary and secondary research using Company’s corporate website, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases, both from company and industry-specific third party sources, put together with in-house analysis, by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

This profile is the essential source for top-level energy industry data and information. The report provides an overview of each of the key sub-segments of the energy industry in China. It details the market structure, regulatory environment, infrastructure and provides historical and forecasted statistics relating to the supply/demand balance for each of the key sub-segments. It also provides information relating to the natural gas assets (gas fields, pipelines, LNG terminals and underground gas storage facilities) in China. The report compares the investment environment in China with other countries in the region. The profiles of the major companies operating in the natural gas sector in China together with the latest news and deals are also included in the report.

GlobalData's "Mining Quarterly Deal Analysis: M&A and Investment Trends - Q2 2012" report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and financings in the mining industry. The report provides detailed information on M&As, equity/debt offerings, private equity (PE), and partnership transactions registered in the mining industry in Q2 2012. The report provides detailed comparative data on the number of deals and their value in the last five quarters segregated into deal types, segments, and geographies. Besides, the report provides information on the top advisory firms in the mining industry.

The Iranian life insurance segment accounted for the lowest market share of the Iranian insurance industry. One of the key challenges the segment faces is the problem of adverse selection, a situation where the information asymmetry between policy holders and insurers leads the market into a situation whereby policy holders claim losses that are higher than the average rate used by insurers to set their premiums. The disciplined saving of citizens, in order to support them during retirement, coupled with an underpenetrated market, provides the life insurance segment with positive growth potential over the forecast period. The Iranian government's pro-market policies have included building free trading zones and encouraging privatization.

GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its latest report, "Healthcare, Regulatory and Reimbursement Landscape - Taiwan". It is an essential source of information and analysis on Taiwan's healthcare, regulatory and reimbursement landscape. It identifies the key trends in the healthcare market and provides insights into the demographic, regulatory and reimbursement landscape and healthcare infrastructure. Most importantly, the report provides valuable insights into the trends and segmentation of the pharmaceutical and medical device markets. It is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Angioedema Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2012" provides data on the Angioedema clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Angioedema. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Angioedema. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

Global Markets Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

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Pincus Elevator Company now provides modernization services for commercial and residential elevators. When it is time for specific elevator equipment to be updated, Pincus Elevator Company has a dedicated group of Elevator Engineers, Project Managers, Field Supervisors and modernization teams to provide the elevator services a customer needs.

The industrial skills assessment machines identify the most skilled, capable, and trainable candidates. The skills shortage grows each year and margin pressures mount for the manufacturing industry, making the right hiring decision more critical now, than ever before. Scientific Management Techniques (SMT) uses hands-on portable assessment machines which utilize non-written, non-verbal, task-oriented methodologies.

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