Challenges and Opportunities for the Wealth Sector in paraguay 2014, New Report Launched

This report is a thorough analysis of Paraguay's Wealth Management and Private Banking sector, and the opportunities and challenges that it faces.

• This report is the result of Publisher’s extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in Paraguay.
• The report focuses on HNWI performance between the end of 2008 (the peak before the global financial crisis) and the end of 2013. This enables us to determine how well the country's HNWIs have performed through the crisis.

Scope

• Independent market sizing of Paraguay HNWIs across five wealth bands
• HNWI volume and wealth trends from 2009 to 2013
• HNWI volume and wealth forecasts to 2018
• HNWI and UHNWI asset allocations across 13 asset classes
• Number of UHNWIs in each state and all major cities
• Fastest growing cities and states for UHNWIs (2009-2013)
• Insights into the drivers of HNWI wealth

Reasons to Buy

• The Publisher Intelligence Center Database is an unparalleled resource and the leading resource of its kind. Compiled and curated by a team of expert research specialists, the database comprises dossiers on over 60,000 HNWIs from around the world.
• The Intelligence Center also includes tracking of wealth and liquidity events as they happen and detailed profiles of major private banks, wealth managers and family offices in each market.
• With the Database as the foundation for our research and analysis, we are able obtain an unsurpassed level of granularity, insight and authority on the HNWI and wealth management universe in each of the countries and regions we cover.
• Report includes comprehensive forecasts to 2018.

Key Highlights

• At the end of 2013, Paraguayan HNWIs held 33.8% (US$7 billion) of their wealth outside their home country, above the global average of 20–30%.
• Publisher expects foreign asset holdings to increase to US$3 billion by 2018, to account for 32.4% of the total HNWI assets.
• In 2013, South America accounted for 51.9% of Paraguayan HNWIs’ foreign assets, followed by North America with 22.0%, Asia-Pacific with 13.1%, Europe with 9.8%, Africa with 2.2% and the Middle East with 1.2%.
• Paraguayan HNWI allocations to North America decreased during the review period, from 28.6% in 2009 to 22.0% in 2013. Increased investments were made in the emerging economies of South America and Asia-Pacific.
• HNWIs are expected to further decrease their levels of investment in North America to 18.4% of foreign HNWI assets by 2018, with investments increasingly being diverted to South America.

Spanning Over 54 pages, “Challenges and Opportunities for the Wealth Sector in paraguay 2014” report covering the Wealth Sector Fundamentals, Competitive Landscape of the Wealth Sector, Appendix. The report covered companies are - Banco Continental, Banco Regional, Visión Banco, Banco Nacional de Formento, Banco Atlas, Banco Familiar, Banco Amambay SA, Banco Itapúa

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Travel and Tourism in Qatar to 2018, New Report Launched

The Qatari travel and tourism sector is still developing. With 2.6 million inbound tourists, 66.0% of visits were for business purposes in 2013. The number of domestic trips increased from 409,954 in 2009 to 530,686 in 2013, while the number of international trips rose from 1.5 million in 2009 to 2.6 million in 2013 − mostly due to tourists from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Since Qatari’s hold the highest GDP purchasing power parity (PPP) per capita in the world, outbound trips grew from 1.4 million in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2013. Tourism development over the forecast period (2014−2018) will be primarily driven by regional and international promotions, government efforts to develop tourism infrastructure and the expansion of flight routes by Qatar Airways.

The report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights, including:

• Historic and forecast tourist volumes covering the entire Qatari travel and tourism sector
• Detailed analysis of tourist spending patterns in Qatar for various categories in the travel and tourism sector, such as accommodation, sightseeing and entertainment, foodservice, transportation, retail, travel intermediaries and others
• Detailed market classification across each category, with analysis using similar metrics
• Detailed analysis of the airline and hotel markets

Scope

This report provides an extensive analysis related to the tourism demands and flows in Qatar:

• It details historical values for the Qatari tourism sector for 2009–2013, along with forecast figures for 2014–2018
• It provides comprehensive analysis of travel and tourism demand factors, with values for both the 2009–2013 review period and the 2014–2018 forecast period
• The report provides a detailed analysis and forecasts of domestic, inbound and outbound tourist flows in Qatar.
• It provides comprehensive analysis of the trends in the airline and hotel markets, with values for both the 2009–2013 review period and the 2014–2018 forecast period.

Reasons to Buy

• Take strategic business decisions using historic and forecast market data related to the Qatari travel and tourism sector.
• Understand the demand-side dynamics within the Qatari travel and tourism sector, along with key market trends and growth opportunities.

Key Highlights

• Qatar’s government is focusing on improving tourism infrastructure, and plans to finish many projects by 2020 through an investment of US$210 billion. These infrastructural developments are part of the Qatar National Vision 2030 strategy which aims to diversify projects associated with the 2022 Fifa World Cup to stimulate economic growth.
• Domestic tourist volumes in Qatar increased by 29.5%, from 409,954 trips in 2009 to 530,686 trips in 2013. An increase in the disposable income of consumers supported the rising number of domestic trips taken by Qatari’s during the review period. Domestic tourism trips taken by residents are limited due to the size of the country.
• Since Qatar is a business-led tourism destination, business trips alone accounted for 66.0% of the total inbound tourism in 2013. The number of international arrivals to Qatar increased from 1.5 million in 2009 to 2.6 million in 2013. In addition to the increase in inbound tourist arrivals during the review period, inbound tourist expenditure also substantially rose at a review-period CAGR of 20.67%, to reach QAR10.4 billion (US$2.8 billion) in 2013.
• Outbound tourist volumes from Qatar grew, as the number of international trips rose from 1.4 million in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2013. Leisure emerged as the primary purpose for outbound travel, accounting for 70.1% of all outbound trips. An increase in the disposable income of consumers, new code-share agreements and the introduction of more flights by Qatar Airways encouraged outbound trips during the review period.
• The Qatari aviation market is expected to post a CAGR of 6.00% in revenue terms over the forecast period. The number of seats sold is projected to reach 21.9 billion in 2018, at a CAGR of 3.91%. The new HIA airport will support the market alongside the expansion of international routes, an increase in airline capacity and more codeshare agreements. Qatar is also well placed between developing continents such as Africa and Asia to take advantage of new business.
• Total hotel revenue is expected to post a forecast-period CAGR of 5.74%. Tourism infrastructure developments, large-scale hotel development projects, and more business related visitors will support the market. Qatar is slowly being transformed from a destination for business travelers to a leisure, luxury and cultural destination. The QTA’s promotional efforts and the 2022 Fifa World Cup are expected to aid its transformation.

Spanning Over 97 pages, “Travel and Tourism in Qatar to 2018” report covering the The Travel and Tourism Sector In Context, Country Fact Sheet, Tourism Flows, Airlines, Hotels, Tourism Board Profile, Airport Profiles, Company Profiles – Airlines, Company Profiles – Hotels, Market Data Analysis, Appendix. The report covered companies are - Qatar Airways Company Q.C.S.C., The Emirates Group, Dubai Aviation Corporation, Gulf Air Company G.S.C., Etihad Airways, Katara Hospitality, Doha Marriott Hotel, Retaj Hotels & Hospitality, InterContinental Doha Hotel, La Villa Group of Hotels

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Russia Wealth Report 2014, New Report Launched

This report reviews the performance and asset allocations of HNWIs and Ultra HNWIs in Russia. It also includes an evaluation of the local wealth management market.

This report is the result of Publisher’s extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in Russia.

Scope

• Independent market sizing of Russia HNWIs across five wealth bands
• HNWI volume, wealth and allocation trends from 2009 to 2013
• HNWI volume, wealth and allocation forecasts to 2018
• HNWI and UHNWI asset allocations across 13 asset classes
• Geographical breakdown of all foreign assets
• Alternative breakdown of liquid vs investable assets
• Number of UHNWIs in major cities
• Number of wealth managers in each city
• City ratings of wealth management saturation and potential
• Details of the development, challenges and opportunities of the Wealth Management and Private Banking sector in Russia
• Size of Russia's wealth management industry
• Largest private banks by AuM
• Detailed wealth management and family office information
• Insights into the drivers of HNWI wealth

Reasons to Buy

• The Publisher Intelligence Center Database is an unparalleled resource and the leading resource of its kind. Compiled and curated by a team of expert research specialists, the database comprises dossiers on over 100,000 HNWIs from around the world.
• The Intelligence Center includes the tracking of wealth and liquidity events as they happen and detailed profiles of major private banks, wealth managers and family offices in each market.
• With the Database as the foundation for research and analysis, Publisher are able obtain an unsurpassed level of granularity, insight and authority on the HNWI and wealth management universe in each of the countries and regions covered.
• Report includes comprehensive forecasts to 2018.
• Also provides detailed information on UHNWIs in each major city.

Key Highlights

• There were 161,581 HNWIs in Russia in 2013. These HNWIs held US$1.1 trillion in wealth.
• In 2013, the volume of Russian HNWIs rose by 1.2%, following a 2012 decrease of 0.5%.
• Growth in HNWI wealth and numbers are expected to improve over the forecast period. The number of Russian HNWIs is forecast to grow by 4.5% to reach 170,129 in 2018. HNWI wealth is projected to grow by 17% to reach US$1.4 trillion by 2018.
• In 2013, Russian HNWIs held 30.8% (US$345 billion) of their wealth outside of their home country; the worldwide average is 20–30%.

Spanning Over 118 pages, “Russia Wealth Report 2014” report covering the Wealth Sector Fundamentals, Findings from the Wealth Insight HNWI Database, Analysis of Russian HNWI Investments, Competitive Landscape of the Wealth Sector, Appendix. The report covered 10 companies - VTB 24, Nomos-Bank, Uralsib, Bank Saint Petersburg, Promsvyzbank Private Banking, Alfa Bank, Bank of Moscow, Gazprombank, Rosselkhozbank, Sberbank

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The Insurance Industry in Zimbabwe, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018, New Report Launched

The Zimbabwean economy is recovering after registering extremely high inflation and external debt. The stabilization and slow recovery of the economy followed the formation of the Government of National Unity in 2009, a coalition government, and the introduction of the multi-currency regime in the same year. The slow economic recovery supported the growth of the insurance industry, which grew at a CAGR of 43.5%. The strong performance of the life segment also supported the growth of the Zimbabwean insurance industry. The industry is expected to grow at a forecast-period CAGR of 17.3%.

Key Highlights

• The Zimbabwean economy is recovering after registering extremely high inflation and external debt.
• The Zimbabwean economy is largely dependent on mineral and agricultural products, making these the driving factors for the growth during the review period.
• Life insurance was the largest segment in the industry, accounting for 55.5% of gross written premium in 2013.
• The life insurance segment is highly concentrated, as the three leading companies accounted for 81.9% of the segment’s gross written premium in 2013.
• The non-life segment is moderately fragmented, as the three leading companies accounted for 39.4% of the total market share in terms of gross written premium in 2013.

Spanning over 150 pages, 94 Tables and 101 Figures “The Insurance Industry in Zimbabwe, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report covering Executive Summary, Introduction, Zimbabwean Insurance Industry Overview, Industry Segmentation, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Competitive Landscape, Economic Indicators, Appendix. This report Covered 5 Companies - Old Mutual Life Assurance Company, Nyarado Funeral Assurance Company, RM Insurance Company (PVT) Ltd, NicozDiamond Insurance Ltd, Alliance Insurance Company.

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The Insurance Industry in Tanzania, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018, New Report Launched

The Tanzanian insurance industry is in a growth phase, and a large proportion of the population is untapped. The industry registered a review-period (2009–2013) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8%. The growth was due to the strong performance of the life segment, which registered a review-period CAGR of 22.2%. The personal accident and health insurance segment registered a review-period CAGR of 18.8%, while the non-life insurance segment registered a CAGR of 18.4%. The industry’s growth was supported by efficiency in the regulatory structure, economic stability, and rising customer awareness of the benefits of insurance.

Key Highlights

• The industry was served by 28 insurance companies, including reinsurers, as well as 79 brokers, 260 agents and 39 loss assessors and loss adjusters as of 2012.
• Health insurance is booming in Tanzania. Its gross written premium represents 57.7% of the total personal accident and health insurance segment’s share.
• Tanzania allows 66% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance industry.
• Tanzania is one of the world’s largest producers of gold, which accounts for 3.6% of the country’s tax revenues.
• Coffee exports have led to the country’s economic growth and development, supporting overall insurance industry growth, marine and transit insurance in particular.
• Tanzania is one of the world’s poorest countries in terms of per capita income, and poverty has been a major obstacle to growth in the Tanzanian economy and insurance industry.
• The insurance industry in Tanzania is facing a challenge in terms of shortage of skilled local talent and the increasing cost of acquiring and retaining talented resources.

Spanning over 161 pages, 108 Tables and 105 Figures “The Insurance Industry in Tanzania, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report covering Executive Summary, Introduction, Tanzanian Insurance Industry Overview, Industry Segmentation, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Competitive Landscape, Economic Indicators, Appendix. This report Covered 5 Companies - African Life Assurance (Tanzania) Ltd, National Insurance Corporation of Tanzania Ltd, Jubilee Insurance, Heritage Insurance Co. Tanzania Ltd, Alliance Life Assurance Ltd.

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Personal Accident and Health Insurance in South Africa, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018, New Report Launched

South Africa’s healthcare industry is expected to undergo a radical change in structure following the launch of National Healthcare Insurance (NHI), a universal healthcare scheme. The NHI is expected to have a significant impact on the South African personal accident and health segment, both directly and indirectly. Although personal accident and health insurance is the smallest segment in the country’s overall insurance industry in terms of total written premium, NHI could considerably enlarge the segment. Other new South African insurance products, such as those which provide cover for those infected by HIV, will ensure its steady growth over the forecast period.

The report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the South African personal accident and health insurance segment, including:

• The South African personal accident and health insurance segment’s growth prospects by insurance categories
• Key trends and drivers for the personal accident and health insurance segment
• The various distribution channels in the South African personal accident and health insurance segment
• The detailed competitive landscape in the personal accident and health insurance segment in South Africa
• Detailed regulatory policies of the South African insurance industry
• A description of the personal accident and health reinsurance segment in South Africa
• Porter's Five Forces analysis of the personal accident and health insurance segment
• A benchmarking section on the South African personal accident and health insurance segment in comparison with other countries in the BRICS region

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the personal accident and health insurance segment in South Africa:

• It provides historical values for the South African personal accident and health 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 sub-segments in South African personal accident and health 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 personal accident and health insurance products in South Africa.
• Using Porter’s industry-standard “Five Forces” analysis, it details the competitive landscape in South Africa for the personal accident and health insurance segment.
• It provides a detailed analysis of the reinsurance segment in South Africa and its growth prospects.
• It profiles the top personal accident and health insurance companies in South Africa and outlines the key regulations affecting them.

Key Highlights

• The personal accident and health segment recorded a CAGR of 11.3% during the review period.
• The South African personal accident and health segment’s share of gross written premium was the smallest in the insurance industry during the review period; however - it increased from 4.0% in 2009 to 4.8% in 2013.
• Health insurance category drove the growth of personal accident and health segment during the review period.
• The travel category recorded robust growth during the review period, due to the country’s preparation for, and successful execution of, the 2010 FIFA Football World Cup.

Spanning over 257 pages, 157 Tables and 169 Figures “Personal Accident and Health Insurance in South Africa, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report covering Executive Summary, Introduction, Regional Market Dynamics, Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Regional Benchmarking, South African Insurance Industry Attractiveness, Personal Accident and Health Insurance Segment Outlook, Analysis by Distribution Channels, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – South African Personal Accident and Health Insurance Segment, Reinsurance Growth Dynamics and Challenges, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights, Business Environment and Country Risk, Appendix. This report Covered 10 Companies - Discovery Life, Liberty Group, Hollard Life, Momentum Group, Liberty Active, Guardrisk, Rand Mutual Assurance, Assupol, Old Mutual, Sanlam.

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Travel and Tourism in Ecuador to 2018, New Report Launched

Ecuador’s travel and tourism sector performed well during the review period (2009–2013) in terms of both tourist volume and expenditure. The main factors for tourism growth were government initiatives and continuous efforts to promote country’s travel and tourism sector on international and domestic level. A rise in investments, driven by economic growth and public spending, also contributed.

The report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights, including:

• Historic and forecast tourist volumes covering the entire Ecuadorian travel and tourism sector
• Detailed analysis of tourist spending patterns in Ecuador for various categories in the travel and tourism sector, such as accommodation, sightseeing and entertainment, foodservice, transportation, retail, travel intermediaries and others
• Detailed market classification across each category, with analysis using similar metrics
• Detailed analysis of the airline and hotel

Scope

This report provides an extensive analysis related to the tourism demands and flows in Ecuador:

• It details historical values for the Ecuadorian tourism sector for 2009–2013, along with forecast figures for 2014–2018
• It provides comprehensive analysis of  travel and tourism demand factors, with values for both the 2009–2013 review period and the 2014–2018 forecast period
• The report provides a detailed analysis and forecast of domestic, inbound and outbound tourist flows in Ecuador.
• It provides comprehensive analysis of the trends in the airline and hotel industries, with values for both the 2009–2013 review period and the 2014–2018 forecast period.

Reasons to Buy

• Take strategic business decisions using historic and forecast market data related to the Ecuadorian travel and tourism sector.
• Understand the demand-side dynamics within the Ecuadorian travel and tourism sector, along with key market trends and growth opportunities.

Key Highlights

• Ecuador’s travel and tourism sector performed well during the review period (2009–2013) in terms of both tourist volume and expenditure.
• The tourism sector heavily relies on domestic tourism, with domestic expenditure valuing US$7.1 billion in 2013; as compared to US$1.3 billion in inbound expenditure. Domestic tourist volumes were also higher than international arrivals in 2013, with 6.8 million domestic trips against 1.2 million international arrivals.
• The government is investing in infrastructure and promoting and developing tourist attractions. In 2013, it announced a plan to invest US$660.0 million by 2017 in the promotion and development of tourist attractions such as the Amazon rainforests, the Galapagos and the Andes. It also established new regulations to support tourism professionals such as hoteliers and tour operators to expand their operations, improve quality standards and infrastructure.
• Government efforts to promote domestic tourism through promotional campaigns and infrastructure development increased domestic tourism activity. Expansion in airlines’ domestic networks also contributed to the growth; LAN Ecuador added two daily flights service from Quito to Manta city in March 2013.
• Traveling by air was the preferred mode of transport for international tourists in 2013, with 760,010 choosing this method of travel, accounting for 65.8% of the country’s total international arrivals. The development of new airports and the expansion of airline networks can be attributed to the popularity of air travel.
• The US is the most popular outbound destination for Ecuadorans, with a total of 395,100 departures to the US recorded in 2013. This was supported by relaxed visa regulations, cultural ties and a common currency. Departures to Peru accounted for the second-largest share of 17.5% of the total outbound departures in 2013, driven by geographical proximity and low currency conversion rates.
• With improvements in airport infrastructure and government initiatives to promote tourism, the airline market in Ecuador is expected to continue to grow over the forecast period. Total revenue will increase from US$1.2 billion in 2013 to US$1.5 billion in 2018, at a forecast-period CAGR of 4.15%. Load factor is anticipated to reach 69.4% by 2018. Increasing demand will fuel the expansion of international operators in the country’s airline market.
• The hotel market in Ecuador will continue to record significant growth over the forecast period, with rising demand for accommodation and growing interest of investors in the market. Total revenue is expected to increase at a CAGR of 9.82% to reach US$1.2 billion by 2018. The main drivers can be attributed to increase in domestic and international tourist volumes; rise in business travel and government efforts to promote tourism on international platform. 

Spanning over 83 pages, 65 Tables and 45 Figures “Travel and Tourism in Ecuador to 2018” report covering Executive Summary, Country Fact Sheet, Tourism Flows, Airlines, Hotels, Tourism Board Profile, Company Profiles – Airlines, Company Profiles – Hotels, Market Data Analysis, Appendix. This report Covered 9 Companies - TAME Linea Aerea del Ecuador, LAN Ecuador, Avianca Ecuador, COPA Airlines Ecuador , Cialcotel Hotels, Exclusive Hotels & Haciendas of Ecuador, Oro Verde Hotels, Wyndham Hotels Ecuador, Hilton Hotels Ecuador.

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The North American Car Rental Market to 2018, New Report Launched

The North American car rental market performed well during the review period (2009–2013), driven primarily by the overall good performance of the travel and tourism sector. Domestic trips, intra-regional travel as well as international arrivals to the region increased, leading to a rise in demand for car rental by both business and leisure tourists. The US is the largest market in the region, with the highest number of domestic as well international arrivals in 2013.

The report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights, including:

• Historic and forecast domestic and inbound tourist volumes in North America.
• Detailed analysis of tourist volumes for the three countries: the US, Canada and Mexico.
• Detailed analysis of the car rental market in North America.
• Detailed analysis of the car rental market in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Scope

This report provides an extensive analysis related to the car rental market in North America:

• It details historical values for North America's tourism sector for 2009–2013, along with forecast figures for 2014–2018.
• The report provides a detailed analysis and forecast of domestic and inbound tourist flows in North America including analysis of tourism flows in the US, Canada and Mexico.
• It provides comprehensive analysis of car rental market in North American countries – the US, Canada and Mexico – including key developments and competitive landscape.
• It provides comprehensive analysis of the trends in car rental market’s key performance indicators, with values for both the 2009–2013 review period and the 2014–2018 forecast period.

Reasons to Buy

• Take strategic business decisions using historic and forecast market data related to North America's car rental market.
• Understand the demand-side dynamics within the car rental market in North America, along with key market trends and growth opportunities. 

Key Highlights

• The total number of domestic trips in the US increased from 1.9 billion in 2009 to 2.1 billion in 2013, rising at a review-period CAGR of 1.98%. Over the forecast period, domestic tourist volume will continue to grow at a CAGR of 1.63% to reach 2.22 billion by 2018, driven by improved consumer confidence, rising employment rates and an increase in business travel.
• Domestic tourism drives the travel and tourism sector in Canada, with domestic trips accounting for 86.8% of domestic and inbound trips in the country. The total number of domestic trips increased at a review-period CAGR of 4.68%, rising from 91.4 million in 2009 to 109.7 million in 2013, driven by improving economic conditions within the country, rising consumer confidence, higher disposable incomes and more attractive discounts offered by travel suppliers.
• Leisure travel accounted for 63.4% of the total Mexican domestic trips, while business travel accounted for 18.3%. The average length of domestic trips in Mexico is higher in comparison to the US and Canada. The average number of nights spent on domestic trips in Mexico was 7.4 in 2013 which is significantly higher compared to 2.8 nights in Canada and 3.6 nights in the US.
• The total number of international arrivals to North America increased at a review-period CAGR of 4.33% from 93.0 million in 2009 to 110.2 million in 2013. The US recorded the highest review-period CAGR of 6.18%, while Canada and Mexico recorded CAGRs of 1.38% and 1.55% respectively. Of the total arrivals to the region, 63.8% came from North America while only 36.2% came from other regions (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and South and Central America) in 2013.
• Due to its high-quality road infrastructure and limited railways, the US car rental market is well developed. Tourist routes such as Route 66 are key tourist attractions and contribute to the growth of the car rental market in the country. The US car rental industry grew during the review period, with the total market value increasing at a CAGR of 5.35% from US$23.3 billion in 2009 to US$28.6 billion in 2013. Fleet size also increased at a CAGR of 4.20% driven by the expansion of the leading operators, Enterprise, Hertz and Avis.
• Publisher expects the car rental market in Canada to continue to grow over the forecast period. The total market value will increase at a CAGR of 5.89% to reach CAD3.3 billion (US$3.2 billion) by 2018. The utilization rate is also expected to increase from 72.1% in 2013 to 73.8% in 2018. Growth is also expected in the average revenue per day at a forecast-period CAGR of 1.95% while the average rental length will increase from 49.8 in 2013 to 54.9 by 2018. The growth will be supported by the growth in international arrivals and the rising demand for car sharing.
• The Mexican travel and tourism sector grew during the review period, as reflected in the growth of the country’s car rental market. The overall car rental market value in Mexico increased at a review-period CAGR of 5.71%, which can partially be attributed to rising demand for air travel following the growth of LCCs. Business car rentals accounted for 62.4% of the car rental market value in 2013, while leisure rentals accounted for 36.1%. The total fleet size also increased from 29,194 in 2009 to 32,107 in 2013. 

Spanning over 100 pages, 79 Tables and 44 Figures “The North American Car Rental Market to 2018” report covering Executive Summary, Domestic Tourism in North America, Inbound Tourism to North America, Car Rental in the US, Car Rental in Canada, Car Rental in Mexico, Car Rental – Key Performance Indicators, Company Profiles – The US, Company Profiles – Canada, Company Profiles – Mexico, Appendix. This report Covered 12 Companies - Enterprise Holdings, Inc., Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., Avis Budget Group, Inc., Fox Rent-A-Car, Inc., Avis Mexico Car Rental, Alamo Rent a Car Mexico, Alquiladora de Vehiculos Automotores SA de CV, Sixt Mexico, Enterprise Rent a Car Canada, Discount Car & Truck Rentals Ltd., Budget Rent-A-Car BC Ltd., Dollar Rent A Car Canada.

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The Insurance Industry in Paraguay, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018, New Report Launched

In terms of written premium value, the Paraguayan insurance industry grew at a review-period CAGR of 18.5% in 2013. The increase was on account of the strong performance of the life segment, which registered a review-period CAGR of 29.9%. The industry is projected to grow at a forecast-period CAGR of 12.6%, driven by a strengthening economy and rising beef exports. Paraguay is the world’s eighth-largest exporter of beef, and is expected to be the fifth-largest exporter by 2018, creating demand for transit and marine insurance over the forecast period. The overall insurance industry is dominated by the non-life segment, which accounted for 85.1% of the industry's gross written premium in 2013.

Key Highlights

• The Paraguayan insurance industry is both highly competitive and moderately consolidated, with the presence of 35 insurance companies as of 2013
• The overall insurance industry is dominated by the non-life segment, which accounted for 85.1% of the industry's gross written premium in 2013
• Motor insurance was the largest category in the segment, accounting for 55.7% of its total written premium in 2013
• Paraguay is the eighth-largest exporter of beef in the world, and is expected to be the fifth-largest by 2018. It is also the fourth-largest exporter of soybeans.
• The country’s inflation rate was comparatively high in 2013 at 3.09%, up from 2.59% in 2009. This rate is expected to rise further to 4.09% by 2018
• The Paraguayan government, in collaboration with the insurance regulatory body, has enacted several favorable legislations

Spanning over 154 pages, 99 Tables and 100 Figures “The Insurance Industry in Paraguay, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report covering Executive Summary, Introduction, Paraguayan Insurance Industry Overview, Industry Segmentation, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Competitive Landscape, Economic Indicators, Appendix. This report Covered 5 Companies - Mapfre Paraguay Compañía de Seguros SA, Aseguradora del Este SA de Seguros y Reaseguros, La Consolidada SA de Seguros , Seguridad SA Compania de Seguros, Aseguradora Paraguaya SA.

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The Insurance Industry in Honduras, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018, New Report Launched

The Honduran economy is currently recovering from the 2008 global financial crisis, which hampered the overall development of the country’s insurance industry. Political crises in the country were a major concern during 2009 and 2010, particularly those concerning plans to rewrite the country’s constitution. Despite this, growth in the tourism sector, recovery in the US economy and an increase in exports, public investments and higher remittances all contributed to the recovery of the country’s economy during the review period (2009–2010). Honduras is the third-largest exporter of textiles to the US, after China and Mexico, with textiles constituting more than half of the country’s exports in 2013. The Honduran insurance industry grew at a review-period CAGR of 8.8%. The growth in the industry was partially due to the strong performance of the life insurance segment, as well as personal accident and health insurance.

Key Highlights

• The Honduran insurance industry is moderately concentrated, with three of the country’s 12 operating companies accounting for 56.3% of the industry’s gross written premium in 2013.
• The Honduran insurance industry grew registering a review-period CAGR of 8.8%. The growth in the industry was partially due to the strong performance of the life segment, as well as personal accident and health insurance.
• Key infrastructure developments in the country include the improvement of road access to the city of San Pedro Sula, one of the country’s industrial hubs. The project is financed by the Inter-American Development Bank, with a value of HNL378.0 million (US$20 million).
• According to the World Bank Report 2014, Honduras is one of the most difficult countries in which to establish a business.
• Honduras is highly prone to natural disasters, such as hurricanes and droughts.

Spanning over 154 pages, 104 Tables and 104 Figures “The Insurance Industry in Honduras, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report covering Executive Summary, Introduction, Honduran Insurance Industry Overview, Industry Segmentation, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Competitive Landscape, Economic Indicators, Appendix. This report Covered 5 Companies - Interamericana de Seguros SA, Seguros Atlántida SA, Mapfre Seguros Honduras, SA , Pan-American Life Insurance Company , Seguros del Pais.

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The Insurance Industry in Ghana, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018, New Report Launched

The Ghanaian insurance industry is one of the fastest-growing insurance industries in Africa, in terms of gross written premium. The industry grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.4% during the review period (2009−2013), as compared to other African countries, such as Chad with 2.3%, Cote d'Ivoire with 3.9%, Cameroon with 9.4% and Uganda with 18.8%. In terms of gross written premium, the industry grew at a review-period CAGR of 30.4% in 2013. This was supported by growth in the life and non-life insurance segments, with the former having posted a CAGR of 37.1% and the latter having registered a CAGR of 27.7%. The industry is expected to grow at a forecast-period CAGR of 23.0% in 2018. The growth will be supported by an increase in oil and gas production, the implementation of compulsory fire insurance for commercial buildings, and an increase in gold production.

Key Highlights

• The Ghanaian insurance industry comprises 18 life and 23 non-life insurance companies.
• The industry is dominated by the non-life segment, which constituted 48.8% of the total gross written premium in 2013; this was followed by life insurance with a share of 43.6%, and personal accident and health insurance with a share of 7.6%.
• Ghana allows 60% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance industry.
• The petroleum sector is expected to be a key growth driver of the Ghanaian economy over the forecast period.
• High inflation rates in Ghana negatively affected the purchasing power of individuals during the review period.
• One of the major challenges facing the Ghanaian insurance industry is the increasing loss and combined ratios across the insurance industry segments in 2013.
• Growth in the marine segment is expected to support the growth of the insurance industry over the forecast period.

Spanning over 139 pages, 81 Tables and 101 Figures “The Insurance Industry in Ghana, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report covering Executive Summary, Introduction, Ghanaian Insurance Industry Overview, Industry Segmentation, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Competitive Landscape, Macroeconomic Indicators, Appendix. This report Covered 5 Companies - SIC Insurance Company Ltd, Enterprise Life Assurance Company Ltd (ELAC), Enterprise Insurance Company Ltd, StarLife Assurance Company Ltd, Star Assurance Company Ltd.

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

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%.

Key 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.

Spanning over 309 pages, 199 Tables and 223 Figures “Life Insurance in France, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report covering Executive Summary, Introduction, Regional Market Dynamics, Life Insurance Segment – Regional Benchmarking, French Insurance Industry Attractiveness, Life Insurance Outlook, Analysis by Distribution Channel, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – French Life Insurance, Reinsurance Growth Dynamics and Challenges, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights, Business Environment and Country Risk, Appendix. This report Covered 10 Companies - CNP Assurances, Groupe Crédit Agricole Assurance, Axa, BNP Paribas Cardif, Generali France, Société Générale Insurance, Allianz France, Covéa, Groupama, Sferen.

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Coal Mining in South Africa to 2020, New Report Launched

Coal is South Africa’s primary energy source, a major stimulus to its economic growth, and played a significant role in the country’s industrialization. It provides 88% of the country’s commercial energy needs and plays a vital role in meeting liquid-fuel requirements. According to Energy Information Administration (EIA), Bituminous coal production accounted for 99% of the nation’s total coal production in 2013, and 40% of the bituminous used in electricity generation.

The 'Coal Mining in South Africa to 2020' report comprehensively covers the country’s historical and forecast data on coal production (by grade), reserves, consumption by type and trade by type to 2020. The trade section provides information on export volumes to destination countries, as well as imports.

Key Highlights

• According to EIA, South Africa is home to the world's ninth-largest recoverable coal reserves and held 95% of Africa's total coal reserves at the end of 2012. Most of South Africa’s coal production is sourced in Mpumalanga province. 
• South Africa in 2013 exported around 28% of total coal produced in the year, the majority of which went to the Asia-Pacific region and Europe. 
• The South African government has committed to improve infrastructure facilities through the National Infrastructure Development Plan (NDP) with the objective of strengthening coal exports.
• Upcoming coal-fired power projects scheduled for commencement are likely to provide some relief to the country’s electricity crisis. Kusile power station located in Mpumalanga province with capacity of 4,800MW and Medupi power station located in Limpopo province with capacity of 4,764MW are the two main projects scheduled for operation in 2014.

The report contains an overview of South Africa’s coal mining industry together with the key growth factors and restraints affecting the industry. Further, it provides information about reserves, production, prices, consumption, trade, competitive landscape and major active, exploration and development projects. Also included is the country's fiscal regime, which includes governing bodies and relevant laws, mining rights and obligations as well as key fiscal terms.

Spanning over 49 pages, 15 Tables and 9 Figures “Coal Mining in South Africa to 2020” report covering Executive Summary, Coal Mining in South Africa, Coal Mining in South Africa – Reserves, Production, Consumption and Trade, Coal Mining in South Africa – Fiscal Regime, Appendix. This report Covered 5 Companies - Anglo American South Africa, BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa Ltd, Exxaro Coal (Pty) Ltd, Glencore Coal, Sasol Mining (Pty) Ltd.

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Base Metals Mining in Kazakhstan to 2020, New Report Launched

Kazakhstan’s estimated copper and zinc mine production in 2013 was 426,500 metric tons (hereafter't’) and 324,000t respectively, with the majority originating from East Kazakhstan and Karagandy. Copper mine production is projected to increase over the forecast period, owing to the expansions and mine life extensions at the country’s existing mines.

Key Highlights

• Kazakhstan’s estimated copper and zinc mine production in 2013 was 426,500 metric tons and 324,000t respectively, with the majority originating from East Kazakhstan and Karagandy. 
• Kazakhstan’s base metal mining industry is mostly export-oriented, leaving a substantial amount for export and consuming very little. 
• The country’s projected copper and zinc metal consumption in 2013 was 55,600t and 32,800t respectively, compared to the country’s projected copper and zinc ores and concentrates exports in the same year, which were 504,800t and 449,100t respectively.
• Kazakhstan’s two upcoming copper projects – Bozshakol and Aktogay, located in Northern and Eastern Kazakhstan respectively – are scheduled for commencement of operations.

Spanning over 42 pages, 18 Tables and 12 Figures “Base Metals Mining in Kazakhstan to 2020” report covering Executive Summary, Base Metal Mining in Kazakhstan, Base Metals Mining In Kazakhstan – Drivers and Restraints, Copper Mining In Kazakhstan – Reserves, Production, Consumption and Trade, Zinc Mining in Kazakhstan – Reserves, Production, Consumption and Trade, Competitive Landscape, Fiscal Regime, Appendix. This report Covered Company - Kazakhmys Plc, Kazzinc Ltd.

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Precious Metals Mining in South Africa to 2020, New Report Launched

South Africa is one of the major producers and exporters of precious metals, with production of 5.7 million ounces of gold, 128.4 metric tons (t) of platinum and 7.6 million carats of diamond in 2013. The precious metals industry is a major source of revenue generation, contributing ZAR2.1 trillion (US$0.2 trillion) during 2002–2012.

The 'Precious Metals Mining in South Africa to 2020' report comprehensively covers the country’s historical and forecast data on gold, platinum and diamond production, reserves and rough diamond trade to 2020. The report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, profiles of major precious metals mining companies, information on the major active, exploration and development projects and regulations governing the industry.

Key Highlights

• Gold deposits are mainly found in the Witwatersrand Basin and Free State Consolidated Goldfields, while platinum reserves are found in the Bushveld Igneous Complex in the Northern Province, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
• South African rough diamond exports reached 6.9 million carats in 2013, mainly to the European community.
• The country has a well-organized and regulated taxation regime, regulated by the National Treasury and managed by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
• Gold projects such as the Evander expansion project and the De Bron-Merriespruit project are expected to start in 2016 and 2018 respectively.

Spanning over 57 pages, 20 Tables and 12 Figures “Precious Metals Mining in South Africa to 2020” report covering Executive Summary, Precious Metals Mining In South Africa, Gold Mining in South Africa – Reserves and Production, Platinum Mining in South Africa – Reserves and Production, Diamond Mining in South Africa – Reserves, Production and Trade, Competitive Landscape, Fiscal Regime, Appendix. This report Covered These Companies - AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields Limited, Impala Platinum Holdings Limited, Anglo American Platinum Limited, Lonmin Plc.

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

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.

• 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.

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.

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• 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.

Spanning Over 59 pages, “Public and Product Liability Insurance in the UK, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017” report covering the Market Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Deals and News, Regulation and Compliance, Economic Backdrop, Company Profiles, Statistics, Appendix. The report covered companies are - ACE European Group Ltd, AIG Europe Ltd, Aviva Plc, Axa UK plc, Direct Line Insurance Group Plc, Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) Plc, QBE Insurance (Europe) Ltd, Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc, XL Group Plc, Zurich Insurance Plc

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