Latest Report 'Product Innovation and Customer Targeting in Life and Pensions, Q4 2007' Reveals the Activities of 50 Providers of Life and Pensions Products, Globally

Business Wire, April 7, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c87940) has announced the addition of Product Innovation and Customer Targeting in Life and Pensions, Q4 2007 to their offering.

This tracker covers product launches and service developments as well as marketing and product/service launches aimed at specific customer segments, such as ultra high net worths, NRIs, expats, retirees, entrepreneurs, women, etc.

Scope

- Extensive research is conducted on the activities of 50 providers of life and pensions products, globally

- The developments are analyzed to identify the key global trends in product development and customer targeting

Highlights of this title

Slowdowns and shifts in profitability of global financial markets have prompted advisors to adjust their underlying investments. Funds that appeal to types of investor who are less motivated by financial returns than ethical considerations, and funds that are uncorrelated with stock market movements.

Protection products are key during periods of market instability to protect customers incomes and to provide manufacturers with an income stream unrelated to the performance of investments.

Key reasons to purchase this title

- Understand and gain insight into product development in the global market

- Understand the motivations behind the product launches of your competitors

- Keep up to date with product innovations and learn from the developments made by your competitors

Content Outline:

The Roundup

Given the slowdown in global markets, providers have re-examined their underlying fund ranges

Innovations in protection products

The Developments

AMP Life Limited

AMP Life launch hybrid infrastructure fund for retail investors - Oct 2007

Amvescap

AIM Investments launches new retirement marketing tool - Dec 07

Aviva plc

Norwich Union introduces new features to enhanced annuity product - Nov 2007

Norwich Union announces the launch of new pension investment funds - Oct 07

Aviva launches online pension applications - Oct 07

Aviva Assurances changes its insurance for professionals - Oct 2007

AXA

Winterthur adds to its pensions range - Dec 2007

Winterthur offers enhanced Client Management Service - Oct 2007

Banco Santander

The UK advisor platform operated by James Hay continues to lead the market - November 07

Co-operative

Co-operative Financial Services have launched a new marketing campaign focused on launching their ethical products - October 07

Friends Provident

Friends Provident unveils wealth solutions bond - October 07

Friends Provident reports pension product changes - Nov 07

Friends Provident increases product range in Singapore - Nov 07

Guardian Life

Guardian Life reports amendments to life products - Dec 07

Legal & General

Legal & General to abolish customers ongoing duty of disclosure - Oct 07

Legal & General extends maximum sum assured for critical illness cover - Nov 07

Legal & General to offer postcode rated annuities - Nov 07

60,000 advisers to benefit from Legal & General medical underwriting helpline - Nov 07

Lincoln National

Lincoln to provide services to American Osteopathic Association - Nov 07

Lincoln launches variable product in its Unified Product Portfolio - Nov 07

Manulife

Manulife Japan commences sales of annuity insurance - December 07

Scottish Widows

New funds in the life and pension - Nov 07

Standard Life

Standard Life targeting financial advisors - Oct 07

Standard Life adds SEIs investment solutions to platform - Nov 07

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Companies Mentioned:

* Aviva Plc

* Collegiate Funding Services, Inc.

* Equity Insurance Group Limited

* Guardian Media Group

* SEI Investments Company

* Singapore Power

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c87940

Source: Datamonitor