Global Direct Life, Health and Medical Insurance Carriers - Global Industry Report
21 Jan 2010, 47 pages
Industry Code: J5611-GL
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Definition
Insurers in this industry directly underwrite insurance policies relating to life, health, accident and medical risks. Underwriting insurance policies involves assuming risks and assigning premiums. Life and health (L&H) insurers generate revenue not only through the specific activity of insurance underwriting but also by investing premiums. This industry excludes social health insurance programs, which are established and funded my governments.
Segments
The major products and services covered in this market research report are:
- Accident Products
- Annuity Products
- Health and Medical Products
- Life Products
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Activities
The primary activities of companies in this industry are:- Investing insurance premiums earned in assuming risk.
- Underwriting accidental death and dismemberment insurance policies.
- Underwriting annuities and life insurance policies.
- Underwriting disability income insurance policies.
- Underwriting health and medical insurance policies.
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