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Recently Released Market Study: Trends and Opportunities in Armenia Non-Life Insurance Industry to 2017: Market Profile

LogoTrends and Opportunities in Armenia Non-Life Insurance Industry to 2017: Market Profile is the result of extensive research into the non life insurance segment in Armenia. It provides insights into the market trends, market size, growth prospects and market efficiency in the Armenian non life insurance market.

Industry Dynamics and Competitive Landscape in Denmark Personal Accident and Health Insurance Industry to 2017: Market Profile - New Market Study Published

LogoIndustry Dynamics and Competitive Landscape in Denmark Personal Accident and Health Insurance Industry to 2017: Market Profile is the result of extensive research into the personal accident and health insurance segment in Denmark, covering its dynamics and competitive landscape.It provides insights on the market size and forecast of the segment and the personal accident, travel and health product categories. This report also provides an overview of the leading companies in the segment, along with details of the strategic initiatives undertaken.

Lower Insurance Rates for California Riders Now Available Through Discount Motorcycle Insurance

LogoDiscount Motorcycle Insurance now makes it easier for California riders to find the insurance they need. Riding season is 364 days a year, making it even more important to find the best policy. Cheaper rates and discounts are often available.

New Report Available: Life Insurance in Slovakia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017

LogoThe insurance industry and life segment were adversely affected by the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent economic contraction in 2009, with a rise in policy cancellations and delayed premium payments. The gross written premium registered by the life segment, therefore, registered a decline in 2009. The economic recovery started in 2010 and meant that the life segment was once again on the rise. Domestic consumption is still depressed due in part to the high unemployment rate of 13.4% in 2012. This continues to negatively impact the life segment, which grew at a CAGR of only 0.3% between 2008 and 2012.

AAA Public Adjusters Encourages Homeowners to Make Sure They Are Covered

There is no telling what type of weather the summer season will bring this year, but one thing is for certain: homeowners need to make sure they are covered in the events of a catastrophic event. Insurance adjusters, like AAA Public Adjusters, play an intricate role in a homeowner’s road to recovery after a hurricane, fire, flood, or major disaster occurs.

New Market Report: Personal Accident and Health Insurance in the Czech Republic, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018

LogoThe personal accident and health insurance segment consists of categories such as personal accidents, travel and health insurance. The segment's gross written premium grew at a CAGR of 7.5% during the review period. Factors such as high accident rates, rising healthcare expenditure, inadequate public healthcare service, an aging population and increasing awareness on the benefits of private health insurance all helped to drive the personal accident and health insurance segment during the review period. Furthermore, over the forecast period, the segment's growth will be supported by the increased participation of private health insurers, following rising healthcare expenditure.

New Report Available: Non-Life Insurance in Slovakia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017

LogoNon-life insurance is the second-largest segment in the industry, accounting for 42% of the total gross written premium in 2012. The motor insurance category is the largest in the segment. The category, particularly the motor hull sub-category, was adversely affected by intense competition during the review period. This resulted in a decline in premium rates and consequently, the gross written premium registered by the category declined during the review period. The adverse impact on the category was accentuated by a decline in the number of new vehicle registrations. The number declined from 102,378 units in 2008 to 78,259 units in 2012 - the number increased from 73,856 in 2010 to 78,259 units in 2012. Premium rates are expected to remain pressured for the first two quarters of 2014. The motor insurance category will be helped by an increase in the number of new vehicle registrations over the forecast period.

Market Report, "Non-Life Insurance in the Czech Republic, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018", Published

LogoAs a result of the global financial and eurozone debt crises, the Czech Republic's economy was under significant pressure during the review period (2009-2013). However, stability is projected for the forecast period (2013-2018), which will have positive impact on the growth of the non-life segment. The segment's gross written premium declined at a CAGR of -0.3%. This was due to the country's weak economic growth and a decline in the penetration of non-life insurance products. Despite this, the motor insurance category was the largest in the non-life segment, and accounted for 46.4% of the total non-life gross written premium value in 2013. The category declined at a CAGR of 3.6% during the review period, due to a fall in premium prices as a result of the economic downturn and a fall in the average price of new cars.

Discount Motorcycle Insurance Updated in Time for Texas Riding Season

LogoDiscount Motorcycle Insurance, helping riders find the best rates from local providers, has announced an update in time for the Texas riding season. Up-to-date rates can be found by visiting local insurers’ websites accessible directly on the site. Riders can quickly compare rates and find the best coverage for their investment.

New Market Report: Reinsurance in Malta, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018

LogoMalta has developed as a favorable environment for risk and reinsurance specialists, attracting reinsurers from all over the world. Its favorable tax-efficient regulations, low setup and operating costs, and availability of highly educated personnel have aided this development. Companies can be set up using various structures, such as independent reinsurers, captive reinsurers, or as part of cell companies.

"Non-Life Insurance in Malta, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018" Now Available at Fast Market Research

LogoNon-life insurance is the largest segment of Malta's insurance industry. Non-life insurance penetration was 11.1% in 2013, and is expected to reach 15.5% in 2018. During the review period (2009-2013) the gross written premium of the non-life segment rose at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. This growth was fuelled by a favorable regulatory framework, stable economic development and an increase in the country's exports, disposable income and liability regulations. It was also supported by Malta's business-friendly environment, including a low tax regime and direct access to other EU markets. These indicators are expected to remain favorable over the forecast period (2013-2018), and the segment is expected to post a forecast-period CAGR of 8.9%.

UK Car Insurance Comparison Feature Now Available at FreePriceCompare

Car insurance is a basic necessity for all UK drivers, which is mostly paid for monthly and renewed annually. Those who are currently looking for the best car insurance deal for their vehicle and their specific coverage requirement may just find exactly what they need from FreePriceCompare.

Now Available: Life Insurance in the Czech Republic, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018

LogoIn terms of gross written premium, the Czech Republic has the second-largest life insurance segment in the Central and Eastern European region, after Poland. The country's economy remained under pressure during the review period (2009-2013), as a result of the global, financial and eurozone debt crises, although there is suggested to be much stability taking place in the economy over the forecast period (2013-2018). During the review period, the Czech life insurance segment grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1%. The country's GDP, at current prices, declined at a CAGR of -3.3% during the review period, resulting in an increase in the penetration of life insurance, from 1.42% in 2009 to 1.59% in 2013. The Czech insurance industry is expected to grow over the forecast period (2013-2018), in the presence of factors such as product innovation by insurers and consumer demand towards individual whole life insurance. Individual whole life products are expected to lead the industry's growth over the forecast period, and the pension reform is expected to spur the demand in life segment.

Now Available: Non-Life Insurance Claims and Expenses in Denmark to 2017: Market Databook

LogoThis report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the non-life insurance industry in Denmark . It contains detailed historic and forecast data for claims and expenses. "Non-Life Insurance Claims and Expenses in Denmark to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the non-life insurance industry in Denmark . It is an essential tool for companies active across the Danish non-life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Bachmann-Zeitlin Insurance Agency Now Offering Renters' Insurance for Summer 2014

LogoThe Bachmann-Zeitlin Insurance Agency is now offering renters’ insurance for summer 2014. The agency is one of the leading providers of Philadelphia boat insurance, life insurance, and renters’ insurance. Renters often put off obtaining insurance because of the initial cost, but those who neglect this precaution will find that the cost of paying for damages without insurance is much greater. When people have items stolen during a break-in, or their home or apartment suffers damages from severe weather, they’re always thankful to have the support of the dedicated insurance advisors at the Bachmann-Zeitlin Insurance Agency.

New Market Report: Personal Accident and Health Insurance in Romania, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017

LogoThe personal accident and health segment is the smallest in the country's insurance industry, accounting for 4.8% of the gross written premium in 2012. Despite Romania being adversely affected by the global financial crisis of 2008, and its GDP declining in 2009 and 2010, the personal accident and health segment's gross written premium increased during the review period, at a review-period CAGR of 23.9%. The personal accident category's gross written premium increased during the review period. A key reason for the increase in the demand for personal accident insurance is the high incidence of road accidents in the country.

Auto Insurance California Discusses Does Automobile Insurance Follow the Car or the Driver?

LogoThe answer to whether insurance follows the car or driver depends on many variables, most notably the kind of insurance coverage being referred to. There are coverages that follow the car and coverages that follow the driver. In general, auto insurance follows the car instead of the driver, but the specifics of a claim can differ since insurance laws and coverage vary depending on the policy, coverage and state being dealt with.

Now Available: Non-Life Insurance in Romania, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017

LogoRomania's non-life segment is the largest in the country's insurance industry and accounted for 74.2% of the gross written premium in 2012. The country's non-life segment was adversely impacted by the global financial crisis of 2008. This adversely affected the demand for non-life insurance products from companies, several of which closed down. The motor insurance category, particularly the motor hull sub-category, was also adversely affected by a reduction in bank lending and therefore the weakened capacity of Romanians to purchase cars.

"Personal Accident and Health Insurance Policies and Premiums in Serbia to 2017: Market Databook" Is Now Available at Fast Market Research

LogoThis report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the personal accident and health insurance industry in Serbia . It contains detailed historic and forecast data for policies and premiums. "Personal Accident and Health Insurance Policies and Premiums in Serbia to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the personal accident and health insurance industry in Serbia . It is an essential tool for companies active across the Serbian personal accident and health insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Reinsurance in Romania, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017 - New Report Available

LogoThe Romanian reinsurance segment grew during the review period. By 2017, it is expected to value RON52.3 million (US$16.3 million). The life segment ceded the highest percentage of premium to reinsurers during the review period (2008-2012), a trend which is expected to continue over the forecast period (2012-2017). Romania was adversely affected by the 2008 financial crisis, but re-entered a growth phase in 2011. Growth in the reinsurance segment was partly driven by a rise in the volume of EU-sponsored infrastructure projects undertaken in the country, such as a EUR169.2 million (US$235 million) nuclear photonics project. Continued economic growth will contribute to the insurance industry's expansion and, consequently, drive the reinsurance segment.

Report Published: "Insurance and Pension Funding in Saudi Arabia: Industrial Report"

LogoInsurance and pension funding market expands by 40% over 2007-2012 to reach SR8.4 billion in 2012. Despite rising number of employees, average wages remain fairly steady, growing by 1% over 2007-2012. Number of companies operating in industry more than doubles over 2007-2012. Insurance and pension funding industry set to expand by 42% over forecast period to stand at SR14.6 billion in 2018.

Drive Safely This Summer with Tire Tips from Auto Insurance California

LogoSummer is a great time to travel with family and friends, and road trips are a fun way to see the sights. However, car trouble happens, especially when it comes to tires. That’s why Amica Insurance is sharing five tips to help properly maintain tires.

Auto Insurance California Discusses Affordable Car Insurance: How to Get Cheaper Insurance Rates with the Best Protection from Top Insurance Companies

LogoCar insurance can be very expensive. With Car Insurance Quotes US, visitors to the site are able to compare quotes online in 3 easy steps. All that's needed to get started is a zip code. No personal information is required to use the website. It's clear that consumers have the advantage with an anonymous tool that promises to provide the privacy users are looking for online today.

Life Insurance 360 Expands Curated Pool of Top Underwriters

Life Insurance 360 announced the expansion of its pool of qualified insurance underwriters. The company provides life insurance comparison tools for customers shopping for such policies and now lists quotes from more than 50 different companies where appropriate. Since rates for equivalent policies for both term and whole life insurance can vary by up to 40% between underwriters, Life Insurance 360's service often leads to greatly reduced premiums compared to other ways of shopping.

Property Insurance in Jordan to 2018: Market Databook - New Market Research Report

LogoThis report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the non life insurance industry in Jordan. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for property insurance. "Property Insurance in Jordan to 2018: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the non life insurance industry in Jordan. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Jordanian non life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.