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Mobile Gadget Insurance in Europe


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NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Mobile Gadget Insurance in Europe

http://www.reportlinker.com/p0629379/Mobile-Gadget-Insurance-in-Europe.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Mobile_Telephony

Mobile Gadget Insurance in Europe is a report about the market for extended warranties and insurance sold in conjunction with mobile gadgets in 20 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the UK. Mobile gadgets are defined as camcorders, cameras, portable (laptop or notebook) computers and portable media players with no conventional mobile telephony facility. Mobile gadget insurance can cover one or more of accidental damage, loss, technical breakdown and / or theft. The report draws on extensive primary and secondary research covering over 1,200 organisations involved in the production and distribution of mobile gadgets including manufacturers, specialised retailers of consumer electronics, supermarkets and other types of retailer (namely, department stores, DIY outlets, speciality retailers and variety retailers). You may be able to use this report and the PartnerBASE™ dataset that accompanies it in one or more of the following ways: - appreciate the size of the opportunity in the market for mobile gadget insurance in Europe: in aggregate, this is a substantial market; - understand how dynamic competitors are helping the sector to grow at a rate in excess of the underlying market for mobile gadgets in a number of countries; - assess the position of national and international competitors such as Actua, AmTrust International, Anovo, assona, Assurant Solutions, BNP Paribas Assurance, Domestic & General, Estendo, Lifestyle Services Group, Moderna Försäkringar, Mondial Assistance, NEW Asurion, Pier Insurance, Solid Försäkringar, SPB, Summit Insurance Services, The Warranty Group, and Wertgarantie; - consider how the value of the market for extended warranties and insurance linked to mobile gadgets in Europe may reasonably be expected to evolve up to 2014.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .. 1

The total market was worth approximately EUR 1.45 billion in 2010 2

In relative terms, Romania, Russia and Turkey are Europe's least developed markets 3

Under a half of manufacturers of mobile gadgets offer associated extended warranties or insurance . 4

The aggregate value of mobile gadget insurance may increase by up to 50% by 2014 5

1.0 INTRODUCTION 6

What is this report about? 6

Rationale . 6

Most published data focuses disproportionately on the underlying consumer product markets… ... 6

… ignoring the fact that manufacturers and retailers can make large profits from insurance schemes 6

Evolving distribution channels both favour and compromise extended warranty provision 6

Methodology 7

Manufacturer and retailer survey 7

The survey extends to over 1,200 manufacturers and retailers of mobile gadgets .. 7

Market data ... 7

Definitions 7

Extended warranties and insurance 7

Extended warranties and insurance linked to consumer products come in a variety of formats… ... 7

… and are frequently marketed to consumers under alternative titles .. 9

Operating models ... 9

PartnerBASE™ ... 10

Finaccord ... 10

2.0 EUROPEAN OVERVIEW 13

Introduction 13

Underlying market value and volume 14

On average, the value of sales of mobile gadgets rose by over 5% per annum between 2006 and 2010... 14

... with the volume of sales advancing even more rapidly 16

Manufacturer schemes for extended warranties and insurance .. 18

Manufacturer programs are most widespread in Ireland and Italy . 18

External partners working with manufacturers include Domestic & General, SPB and Wertgarantie . 19

Retailer schemes for extended warranties and insurance .. 22

As a Europe-wide average, slightly less than 50% of retailers of mobile gadgets offer related insurance... . 22

... although this figure exceeds one half in the case of specialist retailers of consumer electronics 23

Captive retailer programs are most widespread in Belgium, the Netherlands and Turkey ... 25

Risk coverage of all schemes for extended warranties and insurance .. 28

Many mobile gadget insurance policies are still oriented solely to the extended warranty element 28

Market value for mobile gadget insurance .. 30

The total market was worth approximately EUR 1.45 billion in 2010 .. 30

In relative terms, Romania, Russia and Turkey are Europe's least developed markets .. 31

Market forecasts to 2014 ... 33

Europe's market for mobile gadgets is forecast to continue rising at a consistent rate... . 33

... whether measured in value or volume terms 35

The aggregate value of mobile gadget insurance may increase by up to 50% by 2014 .. 37

3.0 AUSTRIA 39

Introduction 39

Underlying market value and volume 40

Sales increased both in terms of value and volume between 2006 and 2010 ... 40

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance 41

More than a third of manufacturers in Austria are operating their own schemes 41

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance 43

A majority of retailers of mobile gadgets in Austria possess schemes for related insurance 43

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance 45

Cover for technical breakdown is the most common feature of mobile gadget insurance 45

Independent distribution channels 46

Market value for mobile gadget insurance .. 46

Market forecasts to 2014 ... 47

The value of the mobile gadget market is forecast to have expanded further by 2014... . 47

... encouraging the market for mobile gadget insurance to also increase in value . 48

4.0 BELGIUM 49

Introduction 49

Underlying market value and volume 50

Strong sales of portable computers help to underpin healthy growth in this sector 50

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance 51

London General Insurance has established partnerships with two major laptop manufacturers 51

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance 53

The Phone House makes use of its captive insurer, New Technology Insurance… ... 53

… and CAP.Protection is the only external partner identified by the research ... 53

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance 55

Several schemes include coverage in the event of loss and theft .. 55

Independent distribution channels 56

Market value for mobile gadget insurance .. 56

Market forecasts to 2014 ... 57

The underlying market for mobile gadgets is forecast to experience good levels of growth… .. 57

...and rising uptake will also help the market for related insurance to increase in value ... 58

5.0 CZECH REPUBLIC ... 59

Introduction 59

Underlying market value and volume 60

Sales volumes increased by more than a third between 2006 and 2014 60

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance 61

Most manufacturers that offer mobile gadget insurance in the Czech Republic do so on an internal basis .. 61

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance 63

Only a minority of retailers in the Czech Republic offer mobile gadget insurance .. 63

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance 65

Cover for technical breakdown is the most common feature of mobile gadget insurance 65

Independent distribution channels 66

Market value for mobile gadget insurance .. 66

Market forecasts to 2014 ... 67

The value of the mobile gadget market is forecast to have expanded further by 2014... . 67

... while the market for mobile gadget insurance can be expected to grow even more quickly .. 68

6.0 DENMARK .. 69

Introduction 69

Underlying market value and volume 70

The value of Denmark's mobile gadget market increased by close to 20% between 2006 and 2010 70

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance 71

Close to a half of manufacturers surveyed have launched their own insurance program 71

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance 73

There is lively competition among providers of mobile gadget insurance for retailer mandates... .. 73

…with warranty specialists EDB and Securator having picked up deals left by Assurant Solutions 73

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance 75

Most schemes offer coverage for accidental damage although very few cover theft .. 75

Independent distribution channels 76

EDB Forsikring and Securator both offer an independent warranty option ... 76

Market value for mobile gadget insurance .. 76

Market forecasts to 2014 ... 77

The value of the mobile gadget market is forecast to have expanded further by 2014... . 77

... encouraging the market for mobile gadget insurance to also increase in value . 78

7.0 FINLAND 79

Introduction 79

Underlying market value and volume 80

Sales volumes increased by almost a quarter between 2006 and 2010 .. 80

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance 81

Almost a half of the 24 manufacturers surveyed have their own insurance program in Finland 81

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance 83

Carlson, Expert, Pixmania and Tekniset reportedly run their own insurance programs ... 83

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance 85

A majority of policies cover accidental damage in addition to technical breakdown 85

Independent distribution channels 86

Market value for mobile gadget insurance .. 86

Market forecasts to 2014 ... 87

The value of the mobile gadget market is forecast to have expanded further by 2014... . 87

...helping the market for mobile gadget insurance to increase in value too ... 88

8.0 FRANCE . 89

Introduction 89

Underlying market value and volume 90

The number of mobile gadgets sold each year is rising rapidly . 90

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance 91

Three manufacturers covered by the research operate in collaboration with broker SPB 91

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance 93

Brokers SFG and SPB together account for around a half of the schemes identified by the research… . 93

…whilst insurers AXA and Domestic & General are also highly visible in this market . 93

Supporter's partners include several high profile banks, insurance companies, manufacturers and retailers ... 95

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance 95

Virtually all policies include cover for technical breakdown ... 95

Independent distribution channels 96

Specialist online suppliers include GarantiePrivée.com and monSAV.com . 96

Market value for mobile gadget insurance .. 97

Market forecasts to 2014 ... 98

Continued strong growth is forecast for the underlying market for mobile gadgets… . 98

...and consumer uptake of mobile gadget insurance is also expected to rise 99

9.0 GERMANY 100

Introduction ... 100

Underlying market value and volume ... 101

Sales of mobile gadgets have experienced strong growth both in terms of volumes and values . 101

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance ... 102

Close to half of all manufacturers in Germany offer mobile gadget policies to their customers 102

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 104

More than half of all retailers of mobile gadgets in Germany sell associated insurance 104

Having previously acted as a tied agent for AXA, assona now operates as a broker 104

Domestic & General laid claim to a portfolio of 1.8 million contracts in Germany by March 2011 104

ERGO Direkt started an affinity partnership with Amazon in April 2011 . 104

SPB Garant possesses co-operation agreements with around 10,000 retailer outlets in Germany .. 106

Wertgarantie grew its revenues by more than 10% during 2010 .. 106

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 107

Cover for technical breakdown is the most common feature of mobile gadget insurance .. 107

Independent distribution channels .. 108

Consumers in Germany can take out stand-alone extended warranties via a number of websites .. 108

Market value for mobile gadget insurance 108

Market forecasts to 2014 .. 109

The value of the mobile gadget market is forecast to have expanded further by 2014... 109

... boosting growth in the market for mobile gadget insurance 110

10.0 IRELAND . 111

Introduction ... 111

Underlying market value and volume ... 112

Sales volume and market value both decreased significantly between 2006 and 2010 112

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance ... 113

Close to two thirds of manufacturers surveyed offer some type of insurance program .. 113

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 115

A variety of operating models are in evidence for retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance 115

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 117

A majority of schemes include cover for accidental damage but few extend to theft . 117

Independent distribution channels .. 118

Market value for mobile gadget insurance 118

Market forecasts to 2014 .. 119

The value of Ireland's mobile gadget market is forecast to have rebounded strongly by 2014... .. 119

...which may help the market for mobile gadget insurance to almost double in value 120

11.0 ITALY .. 121

Introduction ... 121

Underlying market value and volume ... 122

Sales of mobile gadgets have been increasing both in terms of volumes and value 122

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance ... 123

Most major manufacturers of mobile gadgets offer an extended warranty or insurance program 123

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 125

A fairly high proportion of Italian retailers offer extended warranties or insurance linked to mobile gadgets 125

Both Europ Assistance and Mondial Assistance possess very significant retailer partnerships ... 125

In spite of having been founded as recently as 2004, Estendo has built up a substantial book of deals 125

Among other competitors are Anovo, Assurant Solutions and Business Company .. 125

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 127

Most mobile gadget insurance policies are actually limited to extended warranty cover 127

Independent distribution channels .. 128

Estendo also markets extended warranty cover to consumers directly through its website 128

Market value for mobile gadget insurance 128

Market forecasts to 2014 .. 129

The value of the mobile gadget market is forecast to have expanded further by 2014... 129

..while even faster growth can be expected in the market for mobile gadget insurance 130

12.0 NETHERLANDS 131

Introduction ... 131

Underlying market value and volume ... 132

The Dutch mobile gadgets sector is growing steadily 132

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance ... 133

The majority of manufacturer schemes are underwritten on an internal basis… .. 133

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 135

Commonly used external partners include Actua Verzekeren and Harmony Financial Services . 135

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 137

Around 40% of schemes include cover for accidental damage 137

Independent distribution channels .. 138

AmTrust is involved as underwriter in an independent distribution initiative in the Netherlands ... 138

Market value for mobile gadget insurance 139

Market forecasts to 2014 .. 140

Growth in mobile computing will continue to drive expansion in this sector… . 140

...and rising uptake will also help the market for mobile gadget insurance to increase .. 141

13.0 NORWAY 142

Introduction ... 142

Underlying market value and volume ... 143

Both the market value and volume continued to climb between 2006 and 2010 . 143

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance ... 144

Close to a half of manufacturers surveyed have introduced an insurance program .. 144

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 146

Few Norwegian retailers of mobile gadgets bother with related extended warranty or insurance schemes 146

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 148

Many policies are limited to extended warranty cover rather than broader insurance coverage .. 148

Independent distribution channels .. 149

Market value for mobile gadget insurance 149

Market forecasts to 2014 .. 150

The value of the mobile gadget market is forecast to have expanded further by 2014... 150

... encouraging the market for mobile gadget insurance to also increase in value 151

14.0 POLAND . 152

Introduction ... 152

Underlying market value and volume ... 153

The underlying market for mobile gadgets expanded rapidly in Poland between 2006 and 2010 153

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance ... 154

Close to a half of manufacturers surveyed operate their own insurance program 154

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 156

At least four non-captive partners are active in Poland's market for mobile gadget insurance 156

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 158

A relatively high proportion of policies cover accidental damage and theft . 158

Independent distribution channels .. 159

Extended warranties are also available through ?agiel, a consumer finance company . 159

Market value for mobile gadget insurance 159

Market forecasts to 2014 .. 160

The value of the mobile gadget market is forecast to increase significantly in the years to 2014... ... 160

... with the value of the market for related extended warranties and insurance destined to grow even faster .. 161

15.0 PORTUGAL . 162

Introduction ... 162

Underlying market value and volume ... 163

The volume of sales in 2010 was almost one million units higher than in 2006 163

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance ... 164

Close to a half of manufacturers surveyed operate their own insurance program 164

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 166

At least five non-captive partners are active in Portugal's market for mobile gadget insurance 166

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 168

Cover for technical breakdown is the most common feature of mobile gadget insurance .. 168

Independent distribution channels .. 169

Market value for mobile gadget insurance 169

Market forecasts to 2014 .. 170

The value of the mobile gadget market is forecast to have expanded further by 2014... 170

... encouraging the market for mobile gadget insurance to also increase in value 171

16.0 ROMANIA 172

Introduction ... 172

Underlying market value and volume ... 173

The value of sales of mobile gadgets increased by almost one third between 2006 and 2010 173

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance ... 174

Six of the manufacturers surveyed operate their own insurance program in Romania .. 174

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 175

Five Romanian retailers have schemes up and running for mobile gadget insurance ... 175

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 177

In Romania, relatively few policies cover the risks of loss or theft 177

Independent distribution channels .. 178

Market value for mobile gadget insurance 178

Market forecasts to 2014 .. 179

By 2014, the value of the mobile gadget market is forecast to expand by almost 25% .. 179

... meaning that the associated warranty and insurance market can expand quickly from its low base . 180

17.0 RUSSIA ... 181

Introduction ... 181

Underlying market value and volume ... 182

Strong sales of laptops and media players lead to solid growth in volume and value of sales 182

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance ... 183

One third of the manufacturers covered by the research have their own scheme 183

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 184

Rosgosstrakh underwrites the policies issued by two retailers of consumer electronics… . 184

…and repair and warranty specialist Pro-Service sometimes acts as an intermediary partner 184

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 186

Very few mobile gadget insurance schemes include cover against loss 186

Independent distribution channels .. 187

Market value for mobile gadget insurance 187

Market forecasts to 2014 .. 188

Russia's underlying market for mobile gadgets will continue to expand… . 188

...and take-up rates are expected to rise considerably in the coming years 189

18.0 SPAIN . 190

Introduction ... 190

Underlying market value and volume ... 191

As elsewhere in Europe, sales of mobile gadgets defy wider economic travails .. 191

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance ... 192

Several manufacturers collaborate with external partners for their extended warranty propositions . 192

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 194

Multiple insurers and configurations comprise Spain's market for mobile gadget insurance... 194

... with SPB having forged relationships with a number of significant retail brands ... 194

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 196

In Spain, a relatively high proportion of programs cover accidental damage and theft .. 196

Independent distribution channels .. 197

Garante, a broker, offers stand-alone coverage for all types of consumer electronics ... 197

Market value for mobile gadget insurance 197

Market forecasts to 2014 .. 198

The value of the mobile gadget market is expected to have grown by more than 40% by 2014... 198

...encouraging the market for mobile gadget insurance to develop even more rapidly .. 199

19.0 SWEDEN . 200

Introduction ... 200

Underlying market value and volume ... 201

The value of sales of mobile gadgets rose by 18.3% between 2006 and 2010 201

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance ... 202

Almost half of manufacturers surveyed operate their own insurance program 202

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 204

There are at least six non-captive competitors competing for retailer mandates in Sweden ... 204

Moderna Försäkringar leads a select group of Scandinavian insurers .. 204

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 206

20 of the 39 schemes identified incorporate cover for accidental damage but only nine for theft . 206

Independent distribution channels .. 207

Market value for mobile gadget insurance 207

Market forecasts to 2014 .. 208

Mobile gadgets will continue to constitute the healthiest segment of the wider consumer electronics sector .. 208

As in other European countries, the prospects for mobile gadget insurance are encouraging 209

20.0 SWITZERLAND 210

Introduction ... 210

Underlying market value and volume ... 211

Expenditure on mobile gadgets advanced at a comparatively rapid rate between 2006 and 2010 ... 211

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance ... 212

About half of manufacturers surveyed operate their own insurance program . 212

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 214

Mondial Assistance has struck deals with three major retail brands in Switzerland .. 214

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 216

Cover for accidental damage or theft is quite commonly included in Swiss mobile gadget insurance ... 216

Independent distribution channels .. 217

Market value for mobile gadget insurance 217

Market forecasts to 2014 .. 218

The value of the mobile gadget market is forecast to have expanded further by 2014... 218

... helping the market for associated extended warranty and insurance products to also rise . 219

21.0 TURKEY .. 220

Introduction ... 220

Underlying market value and volume ... 221

The market's value in 2010 was almost one third higher than in 2006 .. 221

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance ... 222

Nine out of 24 manufacturers surveyed operate their own insurance program 222

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 223

At least three non-captive partners are active in Turkey's market for mobile gadget insurance ... 223

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 225

Most mobile gadget insurance policies are configured purely as extended warranties .. 225

Independent distribution channels .. 226

Market value for mobile gadget insurance 226

Market forecasts to 2014 .. 227

Both sales values and volumes will increase further by 2014, with the former growing most rapidly 227

Sales of mobile gadget insurance should also increase rapidly between 2010 and 2014 .. 228

22.0 UNITED KINGDOM 229

Introduction ... 229

Underlying market value and volume ... 230

A continuing flow of innovative product launches stimulates growth in sales of mobile gadgets .. 230

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance ... 231

A narrow majority of major manufacturers in the UK offer some type of insurance program ... 231

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 233

Over a half of major retailers of mobile gadgets have developed an insurance program ... 233

There are upwards of a dozen non-captive providers competing for retailer partnerships .. 233

Dixons Retail Group generates a significant stream of revenue from extended warranties 233

Although its international revenues have grown strongly, the UK remains central for Domestic & General 233

HomeServe is continuing its mission to expand its warranty market share in the UK… 235

…and Warranty Direct is growing profitably, although only partially from consumer electronics .. 235

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance .. 236

Cover for accidental damage is increasingly a standard feature of mobile gadget insurance in the UK 236

Independent distribution channels .. 237

Numerous options exist for consumers to buy mobile gadget insurance through independent channels... 237

... including Assurant's Protect Your Bubble proposition... .. 237

... and other niche brands such as Compucover, Gadget Cover and Insurance2Go... .. 237

… albeit the OFT continues investigations into the competitive structure of the market 237

Market value for mobile gadget insurance 238

Market forecasts to 2014 .. 239

The value of the UK's mobile gadget market will continue to expand in the years leading up to 2014 ... 239

...which makes mobile gadget insurance a promising area in which to be involved .. 240

LIST OF GRAPHICS / TABLES

0.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .. 1

Together, the UK, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands combined accounted for over three quarters of the total European market in 2010 .. 2

On average, sales of extended warranties and insurance were worth 2.97% of the value of the underlying market for mobile gadgets in 2010 . 3

Over a half of specialist retailers of consumer electronic products in Europe have their own schemes for extended warranties and insurance for mobile gadgets .. 4

Finaccord predicts that the value of the market for extended warranties and insurance linked to mobile gadgets will advance at an annual average of 10.5% up to 2014 .. 5

1.0 INTRODUCTION 6

Organisations researched segmented by country and by type . 8

2.0 EUROPEAN OVERVIEW 13

Value of sales of mobile gadgets in Europe segmented by country, 2006 and 2010 14

Value of sales of mobile gadgets in Europe segmented by country, 2006 and 2010 (data) ... 15

Volume of sales of mobile gadgets in Europe segmented by country, 2006 and 2010 . 16

Volume of sales of mobile gadgets in Europe segmented by country, 2006 and 2010 (data) 17

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Europe: provision rates segmented by country, 2011 . 18

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Europe: operating models segmented by country, 2011 . 20

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Europe: operating models segmented by country, 2011 (data) 21

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Europe: provision rates segmented by country, 2011 .. 22

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Europe: provision rates segmented by type of retailer, 2011 . 24

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Europe: operating models segmented by country, 2011 26

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Europe: operating models segmented by country, 2011 (data) 27

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Europe segmented by country, 2011 28

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Europe segmented by country, 2011 (data) 29

Approximate market value for mobile gadget insurance in Europe segmented by country, 2010 30

Approximate market value for mobile gadget insurance in Europe plotted against this value as a percentage of the value of the underlying market for mobile gadgets, segmented by country, 2010 31

Approximate market value for mobile gadget insurance in Europe and this value as a percentage of the value of the underlying market for mobile gadgets, segmented by country, 2010 (data) ... 32

Value of sales of mobile gadgets in Europe segmented by country, 2010 and 2014 (forecast) .. 33

Value of sales of mobile gadgets in Europe segmented by country, 2010 and 2014 (forecast) (data) . 34

Volume of sales of mobile gadgets in Europe segmented by country, 2010 and 2014 (forecast) 35

Volume of sales of mobile gadgets in Europe segmented by country, 2010 and 2014 (forecast) (data) ... 36

Approximate market value for mobile gadget insurance in Europe segmented by country, 2010 and 2014 (forecast) 37

Approximate market value for mobile gadget insurance in Europe segmented by country, 2010 and 2014 (forecast) (data) ... 38

3.0 AUSTRIA 39

Value and volume of sales of mobile gadgets in Austria, 2006 and 2010 .. 40

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Austria: provision rates, operating models and provider share of non-captive partnerships, 2011 42

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Austria: provision rates, operating models and provider share of non-captive partnerships, 2011 44

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Austria, 2011 .. 45

Approximate market value for mobile gadget insurance in Austria, 2010 ... 46

Value and volume of sales of mobile gadgets in Austria, 2010 and 2014 (forecast) 47

Forecast market value for mobile gadget insurance in Austria, 2014 48

4.0 BELGIUM 49

Value and volume of sales of mobile gadgets in Belgium, 2006 and 2010 50

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Belgium: provision rates, operating models and provider share of non-captive partnerships, 2011 52

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Belgium: provision rates, operating models and provider share of non-captive partnerships, 2011 54

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Belgium, 2011 55

Approximate market value for mobile gadget insurance in Belgium, 2010 . 56

Value and volume of sales of mobile gadgets in Belgium, 2010 and 2014 (forecast) ... 57

Forecast market value for mobile gadget insurance in Belgium, 2014 .. 58

5.0 CZECH REPUBLIC ... 59

Value and volume of sales of mobile gadgets in the Czech Republic, 2006 and 2010 . 60

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in the Czech Republic: provision rates, operating models and provider share of non-captive partnerships, 2011 62

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in the Czech Republic: provision rates, operating models and provider share of non-captive partnerships, 2011 ... 64

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance in the Czech Republic, 2011 . 65

Approximate market value for mobile gadget insurance in the Czech Republic, 2010 .. 66

Value and volume of sales of mobile gadgets in the Czech Republic, 2010 and 2014 (forecast) 67

Forecast market value for mobile gadget insurance in the Czech Republic, 2014 ... 68

6.0 DENMARK .. 69

Value and volume of sales of mobile gadgets in Denmark, 2006 and 2010 ... 70

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Denmark: provision rates, operating models and provider share of non-captive partnerships, 2011 72

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Denmark: provision rates, operating models and provider share of non-captive partnerships, 2011 74

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Denmark, 2011 75

Approximate market value for mobile gadget insurance in Denmark, 2010 76

Value and volume of sales of mobile gadgets in Denmark, 2010 and 2014 (forecast) .. 77

Forecast market value for mobile gadget insurance in Denmark, 2014 78

7.0 FINLAND 79

Value and volume of sales of mobile gadgets in Finland, 2006 and 2010 . 80

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Finland: provision rates, operating models and provider share of non-captive partnerships, 2011 82

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance in Finland, 2011 .. 85

Approximate market value for mobile gadget insurance in Finland, 2010 .. 86

Value and volume of sales of mobile gadgets in Finland, 2010 and 2014 (forecast) 87

Forecast market value for mobile gadget insurance in Finland, 2014 ... 88

8.0 FRANCE . 89

Value and volume of sales of mobile gadgets in France, 2006 and 2010 .. 90

Manufacturer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in France: provision rates, operating models and provider share of non-captive partnerships, 2011 92

Retailer schemes for mobile gadget insurance in France: provision rates, operating models and provider share of non-captive partnerships, 2011 94

Risk coverage of all schemes for mobile gadget insurance in France, 2011 .. 95

Approximate market value for mobile gadget insurance in France, 2010 .. 97

Value and volume of sales of mobile gadgets in France, 2010 and 2014 (forecast) 98

Forecast market value for mobile gadget insurance in France, 2014 99

9.0 GERMANY 100

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