Last year, after two years of worldwide recession the insurance market finally showed signs of recovery. However, increased competition from new entrants combined with a lack of consumer confidence still create a difficult environment in which to either acquire or retain customers. The Top 10 Global Insurance Companies: Increasing profitability, market share and competitive edge provides an overview of the global insurance market, including statistics on both life and non life insurance. Uniquely, this report not only details the global insurance market but also analyses the key issue of bancassurance. Ten extensive profiles of global insurers are included, examining the reasons behind each organisation 's growth, their potential weaknesses and defining the threats that could affect their global position in the future. Find new ways to gain profit using this report's analysis of key market trends and the strategies of the world's most successful insurers.