Gen Re Research provides the latest data for our clients, and in some cases research participants, to make informed decisions about how to grow or improve their products and services. Our research reports are especially recognized in the industry as unmatched sources of information for the industry. Our surveys help participants take the next steps to optimize their market position.
We also design and conduct other consortium and customized studies each year including:
- Industry Benchmarking Surveys
- Producer Surveys
- Claimant Satisfaction Surveys
- Employer/Client Surveys
- Producer Development Research
We have the capacity to conduct surveys by telephone, mail and online; we can conduct focus groups and personal interviews. We deliver high-quality results with meaningful analysis. Our extensive research activity gives us the advantage of offering unique and valuable insight to our clients.
Our Expertise
Each member of our Research team has received the Professional Research Certification (PRC) issued by the Market Research Association.
Industry Surveys
Critical Illness
- Critical Illness Insurance Market Survey
Group Disability
- U.S. Group Disability Market Survey
- U.S. Group Disability Mid-Year Market Survey
- U.S. Group Disability Profit Study
- U.S. Group Disability Rate and Risk Management Survey
Group Life
- U.S. Group Life Market Survey
- U.S. Group Life Mid-Year Market Survey
- U.S. Group Life Profit Study
- U.S. Group Life Rate and Risk Management Survey
Individual Disability Income
- U.S. Individual Disability Income Market Survey
- U.S. Individual Disability Income Rate and Risk Management Survey
Individual Life
- Elderly Underwriting Survey
Medicare Supplement
- Medicare Supplement Market Survey
Client-Only Research
Disability Fact Book – Sixth Edition
Compiled, designed, and updated by the Gen Re Research Center, the Fact Book is designed as a reference tool for our Disability Reinsurance clients. Containing close to 300 charts, graphs and facts, the Fact Book provides quick and easy access to important information about the disability industry. Chapters of the Fact Book include: Market Profile & Potential, Contributing Causes of Disability, Need for Disability Coverage, Costs & Funding, Demographic & Economic Trends, Individual Disability, Voluntary Benefits, and more.
Life Fact Book – Fifth Edition
The Life Fact Book is a reference tool for life insurers, brokers, employers and other professionals interested in the life insurance industry. The book contains over 70 pages of statistics, charts and tables from a variety of reliable sources including our Gen Re surveys. Similar to the Disability Fact Book, chapters will include: Market Profile & Potential, Causes of Death, Need for Life Insurance Coverage, Funding of Benefits, Demographic & Economic Trends, Voluntary Benefits, and more. The Life Fact Book is made available to Group Life Reinsurance clients.
MarketChecks
MarketCheck surveys are designed by Gen Re for our Disability and Group Life clients to gain knowledge and a better understanding of how carriers are handling and responding to risk management and market pressures. MarketCheck surveys are short in nature and focus on a specific topic that is timely. Participation in these surveys is free, and only those companies that participate will receive the results.
