Public and Product Liability Insurance in the UK, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017

Published: Jul, 2014 | Pages: 59 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Insurance | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)


Synopsis
 The report provides market analysis, information and insights into the UK public and product liability insurance business.
It provides a snapshot of market size and market dynamics.
It offers a comprehensive analysis of claims, drivers and market outlook.
It provides an analysis of distribution channels.
It summarises deals, news and regulatory developments. 

Summary
The public and product liability category grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% during the 2009-2013 review period, reaching GBP2.9 billion in 2013. This growth was triggered by an increase in the number of personal injury compensation claims and the rising costs of medical care and civil litigation. Public and product liability insurance premiums increased by 8.6% in 2012, further rising by 19.5% in 2013. The strengthening economy, an increase in the number of private-sector businesses and a pick-up in retail and manufacturers' product sales have all contributed to premium growth in the category. 
Scope
 This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the public and product liability insurance market in the UK.
It provides historical values for the UK public and products liability insurance  market  for the report's 2009-2013 review period and forecast figures for the 2014-2018 forecast period.
It offers estimates of gross written premiums generated in the market.
It provides an overview of claims, market dynamics and market drivers.
It profiles top public and product liability insurers in the UK and outlines the key challenges faced in the market. 
Reason To Buy
 Gain an understanding of the UK public and product liability insurance market.
Learn about the performance of market drivers and distribution channels.
Understand the competitive landscape in terms of performance, profitability and product innovation.
Find out more on key deals and recent developments in the market. 
Key Highlights
 Premium growth was prompted by the rise in personal injury claims.
Improving business confidence is expected to support SME demand for liability insurance.
The Jackson reforms have changed the landscape for compensation claims.
Commercial brokers are threatened by the growing online distribution channel.
The category is expected to record a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast 2014-2018 period.

 1 Executive Summary
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
2 Introduction
2.1 What is this Report About?
2.2 Definitions
2.3 Methodology
3 Market Alysis 
3.1 Market Size
3.1.1 Penetration and density
3.2 Claims
3.2.1 Claims review
3.2.2 Claims outlook
3.3 Market Drivers 
3.4 Market Outlook 
3.5 Distribution Channels
4 Competitive Landscape
4.1 Review - The Best Performers of 2013 
4.2 Product Innovation 
4.3 Public and Product Liability Insurance - SWOT Alysis
5 Porter's Five Forces Alysis 
5.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Medium to High 
5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers: Low to Medium 
5.3 Barriers to Entry: Medium to High 
5.4 Intensity of Rivalry: Medium 
5.5 Threat of Substitutes: Low to Medium 
6 Deals and News 
6.1 Zurich Launches New SME Trading Platform 
6.2 MoJ Plans to Strike Out Legislation for Fraudulent Claims 
6.3 BIBA Launches New Voluntary Sector Insurance Guide 
6.4 Hip Replacement Ruling has a Major Impact on Product Liability Insurers 
6.5 Allianz and Marsh Networks Extend SME Products Deal
7 Regulation and Compliance 
7.1 Regulatory Changes 
7.1.1 The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act (LASPO) 
7.1.2 The MoJ online portal extension
7.1.3 New forthcoming EU food labeling regulation 
7.1.4 Solvency II 
8 Economic Backdrop 
8.1 Real GDP Growth 
8.2 Number of Businesses 
8.3 UK Manufacturers' Product Sales 
8.4 Retail Sales 
8.5 Labor Market Conditions 
8.6 Inflation and Average Earnings 
9 Company Profiles 
9.1 ACE European Group Ltd - Company Overview 
9.1.1 ACE European Group Ltd - key facts 
9.1.2 ACE European Group Ltd - main products 
9.1.3 ACE European Group Ltd - main competitors 
9.1.4 ACE European Group Ltd - key employees 
9.2 AIG Europe Ltd - Company Overview 
9.2.1 AIG Europe Ltd - key facts 
9.2.2 AIG Europe Ltd - main products 
9.2.3 AIG Europe Ltd - main competitors
9.2.4 AIG Europe Ltd - key employees
9.3 Aviva Plc - Company Overview
9.3.1 Aviva Plc - key facts
9.3.2 Aviva Plc - main products 
9.3.3 Aviva Plc - main competitors 
9.3.4 Aviva Plc - key employees 
9.4 Axa UK Plc - Company Overview 
9.4.1 Axa UK Plc - key facts
9.4.2 Axa UK Plc - main products 
9.4.3 Axa UK Plc - main competitors 
9.4.4 Axa UK Plc - key employees 
9.5 Direct Line Insurance Group Plc - Company Overview 
9.5.1 Direct Line Insurance Group Plc - key facts 
9.5.2 Direct Line Insurance Group Plc - main products 
9.5.3 Direct Line Insurance Group Plc - main competitors 
9.5.4 Direct Line Insurance Group Plc - key employees 
9.6 Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) Plc - Company Overview 
9.6.1 Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) Plc - key facts 
9.6.2 Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) Plc - main products 
9.6.3 Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) Plc - main competitors 
9.6.4 Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) Plc - key employees 
9.7 QBE Insurance (Europe) Ltd - Company Overview 
9.7.1 QBE Insurance (Europe) Ltd - key facts 
9.7.2 QBE Insurance (Europe) Ltd - main products 
9.7.3 QBE Insurance (Europe) Ltd - main competitors 
9.7.4 QBE Insurance (Europe) Ltd - key employees 
9.8 Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc - Company Overview
9.8.1 Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc - key facts 
9.8.2 Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc - main products 
9.8.3 Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc - main competitors 
9.8.4 Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc - key employees 
9.9 XL Group Plc - Company Overview 
9.9.1 XL Group Plc - key facts 
9.9.2 XL Group Plc - main products
9.9.3 XL Group Plc - main competitors 
9.9.4 XL Group Plc - key employees 
9.10 Zurich Insurance Plc - Company Overview 
9.10.1 Zurich Insurance Plc - key facts
9.10.2 Zurich Insurance Plc - main products 
9.10.3 Zurich Insurance Plc - main competitors 
9.10.4 Zurich Insurance Plc - key employees 
10 Statistics 
10.1 Review Period 
10.2 Forecast Period
11 Appendix 
11.1 Methodology 
11.2 Contact Timetric 
11.3 About Timetric 
11.4 Timetric's Services 
11.5 Disclaimer


List of Tables
Table 1: Insurance Industry Definitions 
Table 2: UK Public and Product Liability Insurance - Market Summary, 2009-2013
Table 3: Public and Product Liability Insurance - SWOT Alysis
Table 4: ACE European Group Ltd - Key Facts
Table 5: ACE European Group Ltd - Main Products
Table 6: ACE European Group Ltd - Key Employees
Table 7: AIG Europe Ltd - Key Facts
Table 8: AIG Europe Ltd - Main Products
Table 9: AIG Europe Ltd - Key Employees
Table 10: Aviva Plc - Key Facts
Table 11: Aviva Plc - Main Products
Table 12: Aviva Plc - Key Employees
Table 13: Axa UK Plc - Key Facts
Table 14: Axa UK Plc - Main Products
Table 15: Axa UK Plc - Key Employees
Table 16: Direct Line Insurance Group Plc - Key Facts
Table 17: Direct Line Insurance Group Plc - Main Products
Table 18: Direct Line Insurance Group Plc - Key Employees
Table 19: Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) Plc - Key Facts
Table 20: Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) Plc - Main Products
Table 21: Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) Plc - Key Employees
Table 22: QBE Insurance (Europe) Ltd - Key Facts
Table 23: QBE Insurance (Europe) Ltd - Main Products
Table 24: QBE Insurance (Europe) Ltd - Key Employees
Table 25: Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc - Key Facts
Table 26: Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc - Main Products
Table 27: Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc - Key Employees
Table 28: XL Group Plc - Key Facts
Table 29: XL Group Plc - Main Products 
Table 30: XL Group Plc - Key Employees 
Table 31: Zurich Insurance Plc - Key Facts
Table 32: Zurich Insurance Plc - Main Products
Table 33: Zurich Insurance Plc - Key Employees
Table 34: UK Public and Product Liability Insurance - Historical Statistics, 2009-2013
Table 35: UK Public and Product Liability Insurance - Forecast Statistics, 2014-2018