Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry - Market Research Report

2016 saw the UK's supermarkets and major retailers confirm their role in the distribution of pet insurance, with a significant proportion of consumers now seeking alternative channels to obtain their policies. While many pet owners still prefer to approach their insurer directly, supermarkets and retailers are benefiting from those who value convenience and the opportunity to purchase insurance cover at the same time as other products. Much of the growth in this channel can be attributed to the marketing and advertising strategies employed by these groups. Direct mailing is a favored option, as these groups often have a wide customer base and many subscribers to their internet channels, and have a tendency to offer simpler online purchasing platforms than traditional insurers. Key Findings - Retail/affinity providers are now the second most popular channel of distribution for pet insurance. - The internet, using desktop PCs, continues as the preferred method of arranging pet ...

The performance of the Russian liquid wealth market is driven by strong growth in the retail savings and investments market. Given the predominant allocation in deposits, year-on-year growth has depended primarily on GDP and wage growth, which in turn have been influenced by commodity prices. While HNW wealth is forecast to record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3% between 2016 and 2020, the rest of the country's affluent population is expected to develop at a slower pace. Key Findings - At the end of 2015, 1.79 million Russian adults could be considered affluent, representing just 1.6% of the adult population but accounting for 97% of total retail liquid assets. The total liquid wealth of affluent individuals amounted to $428bn, with HNW individuals holding $163bn (37.9%). - The retail savings and investment market is forecast to grow by 9% in 2016 and 15% in 2017. From 2016 onward the macroeconomic environment is forecast to improve, and there should be a noticea...