Description

Standard & Poor's Global Industry Surveys help meet the growing demand for in-depth industry analysis from a European, Asian and Latin American perspective. Designed for strategic planners, management consultants, money managers, researchers, business students, and academic faculty, Global Industry Surveys are an excellent way to get up to speed on current events, future trends and the competitive dynamics of leading industries outside of North America. Intended to complement a subscription to Standard & Poor's flagship industry research product - Industry Surveys - each Global Industry Survey will include the following sections: Current Environment, Industry Trends, How the Industry Operates, Key Industry Ratios and Statistics, Glossary, Industry References and Comparative Company Analysis.

Table of Contents

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT A more dynamic life insurance industry China's booming life insurance market India's strong performance attracts foreign interest Japanese insurers see improvement Other markets see strong demand for life products INDUSTRY PROFILE A market with growing opportunities Diverse national markets INDUSTRY TRENDS Deregulation and liberalization Economic development boosts demand Foreigners increase share of local markets HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES The evolution of life insurance Differing ownership structures A varied set of product and benefit offerings Determining life insurance premiums Fixed income: the main investment asset Distribution channels evolve KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS