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The Danish reinsurance segment is small, and insurers operating in Denmark cede a low percentage of their premium to reinsurers. The percentage of reinsurance ceded varies between 0.5% and 5.7%, depending on the segment. The occurrence of natural disasters increased the insurer's dependence on reinsurers during the review period. The segment registered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9% during the review period (2008-2012).

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

Trends and Opportunities in Algeria Life Insurance Industry to 2017: Market Profile is the result of extensive research into the life insurance segment in Algeria. It provides insights into the market trends, market size, growth prospects and market efficiency in the Algerian life insurance market.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the non-life insurance industry in Belgium . It contains detailed historic and forecast data for policies and premiums. "Non-Life Insurance Policies and Premiums in Belgium to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the non-life insurance industry in Belgium . It is an essential tool for companies active across the Belgian non-life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The Dutch personal accident and health insurance segment was the largest segment in the industry in 2012, accounting for a 58.8% share of the industry's total gross written premiums. The health category was among the largest of all the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, with a per-capita expenditure in healthcare of EUR3,896.2 (US$5,009) in 2012. An increase in total healthcare expenditure and the introduction of national healthcare reforms in 2006 drove growth in the segment at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.0% during the review period (2008-2012). The segment's gross written premium value reached EUR44.7 billion (US$57.5 billion) in 2012, of which health insurance accounted for 89.3%.

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

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

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

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the life insurance industry in Israel. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for investments. "Life Insurance Investments in Israel to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the life insurance industry in Israel. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Israeli life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Universal Funding, one of the country’s leading invoice factoring companies, announced that it renewed an annual contract with insurance provider Euler Hermes for the third straight year.

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

RPBCO Wealth Management offers high yield fixed rate annuities through Secondary Market to their customers. They are income streams or payments purchased from in-force, pre-existing annuity of investors. The company offers annuity payments on a daily basis that provide the customers with a return between 4 and 8%. The yield on these fixed rate annuities is often higher than what people can receive if they get them from the issuer.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the life insurance industry in Israel . It contains detailed historic and forecast data for policies and premiums. "Life Insurance Policies and Premiums in Israel to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the life insurance industry in Israel . It is an essential tool for companies active across the Israeli life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Industry Dynamics and Competitive Landscape in Portugal Non-Life Insurance Industry to 2017: Market Profile is the result of extensive research into the non-life insurance segment in Portugal, covering its dynamics and competitive landscape.It provides insights on the size and forecast for the non-life segment. It provides data on categories such as property, motor, general liability, and marine, aviation and transit insurance, and provides details on products and sub-categories. This report also provides an overview of the leading companies in the segment, along with details of the strategic initiatives undertaken.

The Danish personal accident and health insurance segment accounted for the lowest premium share of the overall insurance industry during the review period (2008-2012). In the presence of rising healthcare expenditure and mandatory work place accident insurance, the personal accident and health segment posted a review-period CAGR of 5.2%. Of the three segments in the industry, the personal accident and health segment registered the highest growth rate during the review period, at a CAGR of 5.2%. The gap in public healthcare services and the unavailability of specialized treatment drive the Danish population towards private healthcare. The Danish mandatory personal accident insurance category led the personal accident and health insurance segment with a market share of 82.2% in 2012. Over the forecast period (2012-2017), the Danish personal accident and health insurance segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% driven by the rising healthcare expenditure.

Trends and Opportunities in Ecuador Reinsurance Industry to 2017: Market Profile is the result of extensive research into the reinsurance segment in Ecuador. It provides insights into the market trends, market size, growth prospects and market efficiency in the Ecuadorian reinsurance market.

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

Trends and Opportunities in Algeria Non-Life Insurance Industry to 2017: Market Profile" is the result of extensive research into the non-life insurance segment in Algeria. It provides insights into the market trends, market size, growth prospects and market efficiency in the Algerian non-life insurance market. It also provides growth prospects for the non-life insurance market in Algeria for the following categories:

Luxembourg is amongst the world's most developed economies, and has the highest domestic per capita income. The global financial and eurozone debt crises affected the country's financial sector during the review period. In 2009, a decline of 4.1% at current prices was recorded in GDP, but the economy recovered to expand by 2.9% in 2010 and 1.7% in 2011. Marred by troubles in other eurozone economies, GDP growth moderated to 0.3% in 2012 and a stable housing and automobile industry supported growth in the non-life segment. The segment posted a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3% during the review period. The segment is highly competitive, with 42 operational insurers - 31 domestic and 11 foreign - as of 2012. The Commissariat aux Assurances (CA) is the regulator of Luxembourg's insurance industry.

The non-life segment is the second-largest in the Danish insurance industry, representing 21.5% of the industry's gross written premium in 2012. It was led by the property insurance category with a 53.0% share of the segment's gross written premium in 2012, followed by motor insurance with 32.7%. Mandatory fire insurance for houses supported the growth of property insurance in Denmark. Moreover, growth in automobile sales and recovery in the property market in Denmark supported the growth of the non-life segment during the review period, and is expected to continue to do so over the forecast period. Compulsory third-party motor liability insurance and comprehensive motor insurance also supported the growth of non-life insurance during the review period, and both motor and property insurance are expected to retain their shares over the forecast period.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the life insurance industry in Taiwan. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for premiums and claims. 'Life Insurance Premiums and Claims in Taiwan to 2017: Market Brief' provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the life insurance industry in Taiwan. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Taiwanese life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the non-life insurance industry in Belgium. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for liability insurance. "Liability Insurance in Belgium to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the non-life insurance industry in Belgium. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Belgian non-life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the life insurance industry in Belgium. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for premiums and claims. 'Life Insurance Premiums and Claims in Belgium to 2017: Market Brief' provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the life insurance industry in Belgium. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Belgian life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Despite its small size, the Bahraini insurance industry is well developed and highly regulated. The industry grew at a review-period (2008-2012) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%, driven by an increase in the infrastructural projects, the implementation of compulsory motor third-party liability insurance, the rising number of health conditions and a steadily growing population. The industry is expected to face challenges over the forecast period (2012-2017). The high combined ratios of non-life insurance companies, which are expected to continue to exceed 100%, and political unrest in the country will put pressure on the industry's overall profitability. However, despite such challenges, Bahrain's insurance industry is anticipated to rise at a forecast-period CAGR of 7.8%, driven instead by the huge growth potential realized by foreign investors, regulatory reforms and government efforts to support growth.

Trends and Opportunities in Fiji Life Insurance Industry to 2017: Market Profile is the result of extensive research into the life insurance segment in Fiji. It provides insights into the market trends, market size, growth prospects and market efficiency in the Fijian life insurance market.