Life Insurance in France, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018 - New Report Available

France has a highly developed and mature life insurance segment; in terms of gross written premium it is the second-largest in Europe in 2012, after the UK. The segment accounted for 60.7% of the French insurance industry's gross written premium in 2013. Turbulent financial and economic conditions adversely affected the segment's performance during the review period, as the volatile financial market and sluggish economic growth created a poor investment environment. Moreover, low interest rates made French consumers reluctant to invest in long-term life insurance saving products, leading the segment to post a review-period CAGR of -2.0%.

Report Highlights

* France has a highly developed and mature life insurance segment; in terms of gross written premium it is the second-largest in Europe in 2012, after the UK.
* French life insurers are expected to undertake restructuring initiatives due to the implementation of Solvency II, and reduce their operating costs to contain any resultant losses.
* Many smaller companies are expected to merge with larger firms.
* Challenges faced by the segment are encouraging insurers to focus on minimizing acquisition costs, as well as focus on maximizing underwriting profits while writing new business.
* The aging population created a significant demand for life insurance products in France during the review period.
* The recovery of European countries from the financial crisis, as well as domestic consumption rates, government reforms and an improving investment environment in the country will supplement the recovery of the French life segment over the forecast period.

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Report Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the life insurance segment in France:

* It provides historical values for the French life insurance segment for the report's 2009-2013 review period and forecast figures for the 2013-2018 forecast period.
* It offers a detailed analysis of the key categories in the French life insurance segment, along with market forecasts until 2018.
* It covers an exhaustive list of parameters, including written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, combined ratio, frauds and crimes, total assets, total investment income and retentions.
* It analyses the various distribution channels for life insurance products in France.
* Using Porter's industry-standard "Five Forces" analysis, it details the competitive landscape in France for the life insurance business.
* It provides a detailed analysis of the reinsurance segment in France and its growth prospects.
* It profiles the top life insurance companies in France and outlines the key regulations affecting them.

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