Please note that these publications are primarily intended for use by market practitioners (Lloyd's managing agents). They are provided for information only and no representation is made as to their completeness or accuracy.
Perspectives on Emerging Europe (November 2007)
China: Avenues for Growth (November 2007)
This report explores the key trends in the Chinese non-life insurance market and the opportunities they present for specialist players.
Download Report - China: Avenues for Growth (2.52MB, pdf)
Russia 2010: A Lloyd's View (October 2007)
Russia is a major emerging market with dramatic GDP growth but faces significant challenges in both its economic and insurance environment. If these challenges are addressed it has the potential to double by 2010.
Download Report - Russia 2010: A Lloyd's View (1MB, pdf)Insights - Spain (July 2007)
This article highlights current developments and trends in the Spanish market from a London perspective.
Download Insights - Spain (952KB, pdf)
India 2010: A Lloyd's View (June 2007)
Detariffication in 2007 has increased the momentum for change in the Indian market. This report looks at those key developments in greater detail and aims to assess its impact on premium growth and potential.
Download India 2010: A Lloyd's View (888KB, pdf)
Bridging the Gulf - Update '07 (June 2007)
This Report is a review of current developments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries comparing the comparative strengths of each insurance market from a Lloyd's perspective.
Download Bridging the Gulf '07 (1.6MB, pdf)
This update is accompanied by a presentation for managing agents who are keen to understand the context of business dynamics in the region.
Download Presentation Bridging the Gulf '07 (2.23MB, pdf)
Northern Lights (March 2007)

'Northern Lights' examines the opportunities likely to arise within the Nordic insurance markets during the next three to five years; at a regional level, from Lloyd's perspective, and on a class-by-class basis.
Download Northern Lights (1.97 MB, pdf)
This document was launched with a presentation to Lloyd's underwriters and brokers, which can be downloaded below.
Download Launch Presentation - Northern Lights (1 MB, pdf)
Italy (November 2006)
WMID and Lloyd's Italian office have completed a new Report on Italy. Despite poor economic performance, the Italian insurance market continues to grow and develop creating opportunities for Lloyd's in niche markets.
Download Report - Italy (2.83MB, pdf)
This document was launched with a presentation to the market, which Managing Agents can download below.
Download Launch Presentation - Italy (144KB,pdf)
Bridging the Gulf (September 2006)
A comprehensive regional overview looking at the transformation in the Middle East and its impact on opportunities for the insurance industry.
This document includes a market directory, Country Briefs on the seven Gulf States and a review of Takaful for managing agents only.
Download Bridging the Gulf (2.13MB, pdf)
The key findings are presented in this shorter document, which is freely-available.
Download Key Findings - Bridging the Gulf (1.52MB, pdf)
Takaful Review (August 2006)
Overview of the development of Islamic insurance and reinsurance, known as Takaful.
Download Takaful Review (213KB, pdf)
Coping With Financial Crises (June 2006)

This report explores the implications of four financial crises on the insurance industry in Latin America.
Download Coping with Financial Crises (639KB, pdf)
Asia (February 2006)
New Openings is an analytical summary of a comprehensive piece of research conducted by Lloyd's in conjunction with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). It aims to identify and assess those business classes that offer significant growth opportunities for the London market throughout a number of territories in Asia over the next few years.
Download Report - Asia (1.24MB, pdf)
China (November 2005)
Over the past decade, growth in premium from the Chinese non-life market has surged on the back of the booming broader economy. "China - The Opportunity" explores the reasons for why the world's largest insurers are investing so heavily in this market.
Download Report - China (443KB, pdf)
Please email Worldwide Market Services at market.services@lloyds.com or call +44 (0)20 7327 6677 for a password.
Canada - executive summary (April 2005)
A summary of a detailed study on Canada, which analyses the key developments in the country's business and insurance sector and Lloyd's business. This report also includes a broad class-by-class analysis of key insurance products.
Download Report - Canada - executive summary (327KB, pdf)
Spain - executive summary (October 2004)
Spain's economic growth is forecast to outstrip the EU-15 average by a large margin over the medium term. This trend is likely to increase the demand for non-life insurance.
Download Report - Spain - executive summary (212KB, pdf)
Italy - executive summary (October 2004)
Italy's economic growth is unlikely to outpass the EU-25 average anytime soon. However, demand for specialist insurance products is growing.
Download Report - Italy - executive summary (224KB, pdf)
Central Europe (2003)
In 2004, ten new countries accede to the European Union. This review provides an overview of the commercial, legal and insurance environments within the accession countries of Central Europe. This document is publicly available and does therefore not require a password.
Download Report - Central Europe (347KB, pdf)
Please email lita@lloyds.com or call +44 (0)20 7327 6677 if you have any queries regarding these downloads.