Insurance research worldwide | Page 3

An overview of research in the Insurance industry in all countries:

Canada

Insurers' claims trend increases at more than double rate of actual costs Even though most Canadian plan sponsors can expect to see 3% to 5% increases in drug claims based on actual 2018 claim trends, insurance providers’ addition of a “market inflation” factor will see an
29 July 2019
United Kingdom

Brexit and looming economic crisis hit financial services optimism The levels of optimism among the UK’s financial services sector remains at a worrying low, according to a new report co-authored by the country’s representative body for business interests.
21 January 2019
Slew of megadeals lifts deal value in global insurance market The number of mergers & acquisitions in the global insurance industry hit 84 deals in the first six months of this year, down significantly on the 107 deals noted in the same period for the two years
05 November 2018
United Kingdom

Financial institutions failing to detect cyber breaches for over a week The world of business has been working diligently to respond to a glut of cyber threats that have hit home in recent years.
27 September 2018
United Kingdom

Banks to beef up their collaboration with FinTechs for innovation In the coming years, banks will even more closely work together with FinTechs.
25 September 2018
Australia

Two Australian cities among the worlds 20 top financial centres Sydney and Melbourne both retain their position in the top 20 of the Global Financial Centres Index, a financial markets competitiveness report released by British research consultancy Z/Yen Partners
17 September 2018
Latin America

Mexican and Brazilian cities fair well in latest global financial center ranking Mexico City, São Paulo and Rio de Janiero have all moved up the rankings in the 24th Global Financial Centres Index, a financial markets competitiveness report released by British research consultanc
17 September 2018
Africa

Africa's insurance sector is struggling against tech and regulatory disruption Africa’s insurance sector has been struggling since the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, although insurance companies are now looking to restructure their operations to better match the needs of the
10 September 2018
Malaysia

Finance institutions in Malaysia most digitally evolved in ASEAN A recent industry survey conducted by Ernst & Young has revealed that the financial organisations of Malaysia have progressed further on their digital transformation journeys than their counterparts
10 September 2018
Africa

SSA employees prefer healthcare benefits over others in their benefits package Healthcare is a major priority amongst employees in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), according to new analysis from global risk advisory firm Willis Towers Watson.
09 July 2018
Europe

Demand for fleet insurance may increase as mobility options evolve in Europe Firms offering fleet insurance may see a boost to their business models, as demographic shifts and technological advancement shifts the automotive market away from personal ownership to other forms o
19 June 2018
United States

Transaction insurance limits rise on back of strong M&A market Following a period of high M&A and divestment activity, companies are increasingly opting for transactional risk insurance policies.
14 June 2018
United Kingdom

Drones to add £21 billion to UK public sector and financial services New research by PwC suggests that the ‘drone economy’ could add £42 billion to UK GDP by 2030.
29 May 2018
Africa

Healthcare insurance sector in Sub-Saharan Africa to boom over the next five years As certain key economies in Sub-Saharan Africa begin to mature, the total expenditure in the healthcare insurance segment is expected to balloon over the next three years, specifically in Kenya, Nige
07 May 2018
United Kingdom

Insurance industry embracing social media but struggles with pace of change While insurance companies are strongly committed to using social media channels for branding and customer service, they are leaving potential untapped, according to a new study.
02 March 2018
United Kingdom

Insurance industry M&A sees decline in volume counterbalanced by mega-deals M&A activity in the insurance industry has slowed, although large deals aimed at consolidation have sprung up, boosting relative value.
18 December 2017
United Kingdom

Insurance companies leverage opportunities offered by disruption Insurance companies are increasingly faced with internal and external disruptions, largely due to new technologies and business models arising.
02 November 2017
United Kingdom

Health insurance costs continue to increase globally Private health insurance costs have increased above the rate of inflation, with cancer and diseases of the circulatory system blamed as the main cost drivers.
27 July 2017
United Kingdom

Medical costs continue to spiral for insurance industry Medical insurers are once more seeing costs rise almost across the board, and while companies are planning a range of wellness and health initiatives for employees, these are unlikely to impact on
16 May 2017
United Kingdom

Interest in FinTech services highest among younger tech savvy users The financial services industry has, since the financial crisis, found itself operating in a rapidly evolving environment.
24 April 2017

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