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Macroeconomic Analysis
NewBelgium PESTLE Insights – A Macroeconomic Outlook Report
Financial intermediation, real estate, and business activities contributed 30.6% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2023, followed by mining, manufacturing, and utilities (17.8%) and wholesale, retail, and hotel activities (12.8%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 3.8%, 3.0%, and 5.1%, respectively, in 2024. Three major cities in Belgium accounted for 43.7% of the country’s population and 52.9% of GDP in 2023, according to GlobalData.
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Analyst Opinions
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Whole of Life Assurance Distribution Dynamics and Future Market, 2023 Update
The United Kingdom (UK) Whole of Life Assurance Market Report Overview Consumers are struggling to find the information they need on their insurance providers’ sites. This resulted in a decline in consumers visiting their existing provider’s website in 2023 compared to 2022. The United Kingdom (UK) whole of life assurance market research report explores consumer purchasing preferences for whole of life assurance, as well as their changes over time. It identifies what is most influential to customers when purchasing a...
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Analyst Opinions
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Personal Lines Insurance Distribution Dynamics and Future Market, 2023 Update
United Kingdom (UK) Personal Lines Insurance Market Report Overview The direct channel was the preferred choice for personal insurance purchases in the UK in 2023. Consumers are increasingly opting for online insurance purchases driving insurers and distributors to continue enhancing their online capabilities. Consumers prioritize affordability and trustworthiness when selecting an insurance provider, regardless of distribution channel. Hence, across all lines of distribution, the primary factors influencing consumers’ choice is either related to the cost of premiums or the provider’s...
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Analyst Opinions
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Income Protection Insurance Distribution Dynamics and Future Market, 2023 Update
United Kingdom (UK) Income Protection Insurance Market Report Overview Price is a prominent factor in the consumer’s decision-making process while purchasing insurance. Hence, in 2023, price comparison websites (PCW) remained their preferred pre-purchase activity. The proportion of consumers who visited their existing provider’s website and researched via broker/insurer websites increased in 2023 compared to the previous year. This suggests that consumers are seeking more detailed information from provider sites. The United Kingdom (UK) Income Protection Insurance market research report provides...
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Company Insights
NewFiserv – Digital Transformation Strategies
Fiserv offers payments and financial services technology solutions to various clients around the world, including banks, merchants, credit unions, and corporate clients. The company’s main reportable segments are Merchant Acceptance (Acceptance), Financial Technology (Fintech), and Payments and Network (Payments). The Acceptance segment offers several commerce-enabling solutions, which enable businesses to accept payments online or in-person. The segment’s main solutions are Clover, a cloud-based POS and integrated commerce operating system, and Carat, an integrated operating system for large businesses. The Fintech...
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Sector Analysis
NewSlovakia Cards and Payments – Opportunities and Risks to 2028
Slovakia Cards and Payments Market Report Overview The annual value of card transactions in the Slovakia cards and payments market was $27.6 billion in 2023. The value will grow at a CAGR of more than 7% during 2024-2028 owing to the growing adoption of contactless cards for payments. Slovakia Card Transactions Outlook, 2023-2028 ($ Billion) Buy the Full Report for More Information on the Slovakia Cards and Payments Market Forecast Download a Free Sample Report The Slovakia cards and payments...
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Thematic Analysis
NewAutonomous Vehicles in Insurance – Thematic Intelligence
Autonomous Vehicles in Insurance Report Overview The emergence of Level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles will alter how liability is determined in the motor insurance sector. Countries are updating traffic regulations to consider how self-driving vehicles should be legislated once driver fault is no longer a cause of incidents. Before Level 4 autonomous vehicles become mainstream, vehicles will be increasingly fitted with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and automated lane-keeping systems (ALKS). Many insurers...
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Analyst Opinions
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Bancassurance Distribution Dynamics and Future Market, 2023 Update
United Kingdom (UK) Bancassurance Distribution Market Overview Bancassurance represents a strategic alliance between banks and insurance companies, designed to offer customers the convenience of purchasing insurance products in conjunction with banking services. The banking channel accounts for the highest share of total personal and commercial lines distribution in 2023. App purchases through the bank channel increased with no other channel recording a higher proportion of purchases via apps. This could be because of banks’ intensified focus on digitalization, resulting in...
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Sector Analysis
NewBulgaria Cards and Payments – Opportunities and Risks to 2028
Bulgaria Cards and Payments Market Report Overview The annual value of card transactions in the Bulgaria cards and payments market was $17.3 billion in 2023. The value will grow at a CAGR of more than 12% during 2024-2028. Cash continues to play a pivotal role in Bulgaria. However, the central bank and government are introducing payment regulations, improving payment-acceptance infrastructure, and mandating POS terminal installation in the country to promote electronic payments. Bulgaria Card Transactions Outlook, 2023-2028 ($ Billion) Buy...
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Company Insights
NewHuawei Pay – Competitor Profile
Huawei Pay was launched in 2016 via a collaboration between payment scheme China UnionPay and smartphone brand Huawei, with the aim of competing in China’s exponentially expanding mobile payments market. Huawei Pay offers a ranges of payment services, including in-app and in-store payments. It offers both NFC payment as well as QR code payments for in-store purchases. To ensure privacy and security for payments, Huawei Pay utilizes tokenization and biometric authentication such as fingerprint recognition. Challenging the dominance of established...
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