Netherlands Insurance Market Intelligence "The Netherlands (Dutch) insurance industry is characterized by the strong growth rate it has registered in past few years, mainly on the back of its liberal regulatory environment and open distribution structure. However, the recent changes in the market trends have haltered its growth, followed by a slowdown in economy, sluggish performance of the stock markets, and the abolishment of strong fiscal...more
If you are the owner of a good deal of property, you might be considering the option of renting it out to some tenant. This is a good way of earning money and if you are not in urgent need of a bulk of money, this is a much better option than selling your property. Selling your assets mean that lose them forever, but if you rent it out, the property remains yours and at the same time you can be assured of a monthly flow of income. However, when...more
There are many service providers for Florida homeowners' insurance available within the state, some offering discount and cheap rates while others offer more premium coverage. In fact, there are several Florida homeowners' insurance companies that offer quotes for no cost to prospective customers. For no cost quotes, it is recommended to get several rate quotes from many different insurance companies so that you can find the company that offers the best Florida homeowners' insurance rates to suit your budget.When shopping for insurance, you should put together a list of your specific needs. You should take into consideration the geographic location of your home. Florida home#owners' insurance companies should offer flood and hurricane insurance by default, since the region is most susceptible to these natural disasters. You should immediately eliminate any insurance companies that do not offer storm coverage as a default option, as hurricanes are inevitable if you plan on spending any time in Florida. In addition, if your home was built before 1995, the insurance company will need to be alerted, as this could affect the price of your quote. Another thing that should be considered...more
Belgium Insurance Market Intelligence "The financial system of Belgium is dominated by four large bancassurance conglomerates, which contribute nearly half of the total insurance premiums. Growing economy and the resultant increase in income, consumer spending and increased awareness of savings and better returns have supported the growth of the...more
When consumers buy individual health insurance, the whole responsibility lies on their own shoulders—they need to make sure that the level of coverage is optimal; the costs are affordable; and the use of health insurance plan is easy. It, certainly, is not an easy task to do. However, with some tips and understanding, consumers can become apt in the art of purchasing individual health insurance to their satisfaction. Experts suggest that before finalizing any health insurance policy, individuals should make sure they understand the terms and conditions, including level of coverage, benefits, limitations, and other factors. This gives a sort of control over the pricing of the policy—most of the times, consumers does not know what they are paying for, which is of course, not a very good position to be in. It pays to ask questions, read the policy thoroughly and discuss.Here are some tips to buy individual health insurance:1. Never buy an individual health insurance policy that sounds the cheapest—it may be cheap in its quality also. A lot of consumers end up paying premiums for a policy that is unsuitable or non-optimal for their coverage needs. Remember that the minimum...more
Indonesia Insurance Market Intelligence "The Indonesian insurance market continues to offer growth opportunities and attract new players, despite certain unfavorable government rules and regulations. The industry has registered a tremendous growth...more
Japan Insurance Market Intelligence "Japan is the third largest player worldwide in terms of insurance premium. Despite this, the Japanese insurance industry has been declining since the past few years. This decline is attributed to high penetration...more
Malaysia Insurance Market Intelligence "The Malaysian insurance market continues to be one of the fastest growing markets for insurance products across the Asian continent. The countrys insurance market has been exhibiting growth on account of...more
Singapore Insurance Market Intelligence "Singapore has one of the most developed insurance markets in Asia. The insurance industry of Singapore has been growing at an impressive growth rate on account of the increasing demography of ageing...more
South Korea Insurance Market Intelligence "The South Korean insurance industry has come a long way from being a largely closed industry to being an open industry now, due to several changes that happened in the last few decades. The industry...more
Taiwan Insurance Market Intelligence "The insurance industry of Taiwan is the one of the largest insurance markets in the Asia pacific region. The industry has been growing mainly on account liberalization policies of the government, increased...more