Introduction
Since 2001, the Unit-Linked market has been boosted by the demise of With-Profits and innovations increasing the range of funds on offer to investors. This report examines the development of the market, looks at competitor movements and finally asks whether Unit-Linked bonds can continue their domination of the UK life-based investment market.

Scope
Covers the whole Unit-Linked investment bond market which has been the dominant force in the UK life market over recent years.
Data is collected from ABI statistics, primary and secondary sources, Synthesys life database and interviews with leading distributors and providers.
The report uses Datamonitor's life and pensions forecasting model to forecast new business growth for Unit-Linked products between 2005-2010.
Highlights
Unit-Linked new business outstripped that of With-Profits by £1595m in 2005, with Unit-Linked bonds making up 71% of total single premium life business last year.

The top ten providers in the Unit-Linked market accounted for 93% of Unit-Linked new business in 2004, with the top provider experiencing just over 50% annual growth in market share from 2000-2004.

Datamonitor forecasts Unit-Linked new business to grow at a compound annual rate of 12%, which will see levels of new business in the Unit-Linked market grow from £1.6bn in 2005, to just over £3bn in 2010.

Reasons to Purchase
Market context: Observe how the Unit-Linked market has progressed over the last five years and identify the top providers for these bond products.
Market data: Understand the Unit-Linked market, the distribution trends and the key drivers of Unit-Linked new business.
Market forecast: Identify the future of the market for Unit-Linked products and gain valuable insight into how to react to these latest developments.