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Consumer Approaches to Mobile Telephone Insurance in Europe

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction

European overview

Appendix

List of Graphics / Tables

 

0.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

Apparent willingness to buy among uninsured mobile owners is especially high in Spain 

Customers with a contract are more likely to take out cover than pre-pay customers in five countries 

Packaging mobile telephone insurance with banking products is especially common in the UK 

Claims frequency varies significantly both by age group and from one country to another 

 

1.0 INTRODUCTION 

Research rationale 

European consumer research 

Mobile telephone insurance 

Other topics 

Other international research reports

 

2.0 EUROPEAN OVERVIEW 

Introduction 

Proportion of respondents owning a mobile telephone 

In most countries mobile owners with a contract are more likely to take out insurance than pre-pay clients 

Proportion of mobile owners with mobile telephone insurance 

Penetration rates for mobile phone cover are higher in the UK and France than in the other four countries 

Attitudes towards mobile telephone insurance of mobile owners without cover 

Perceptions of mobile insurance among the uninsured vary greatly from one country to another

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurance 

On average theft is the risk most frequently covered by mobile telephone insurance across the six countries 

Policies paid for separately and packaged with other financial products 

Mobile telephone insurance is most likely to be packaged with banking products in the UK 

Some French consumers acquire mobile cover through a card protection plan 

Distribution channels used for mobile telephone insurance 

In all countries over two thirds of policies are bought through a mobile retailer or network operator 

Distribution interfaces used for mobile telephone insurance 

Face-to-face sales predominate in five of the six countries 

Mobile telephone insurance - point in time obtained 

In all six countries at least a half of all policies are acquired at the time of obtaining the mobile handset 

Mobile telephone insurance - frequency of mobile telephone insurance claims 

There is evidence to suggest that as cross-selling rates increase, claims frequency falls 

Mobile telephone insurance - claims frequency split by subscription method 

Pre-pay customers are more likely to file a claim than those having a contract 

Mobile telephone insurance - claims frequency split by type of insurance 

Policyholders who acquire cover in packaged form are significantly less likely to make claims 

Mobile telephone insurance - main reasons for claims 

The reasons why customers make claims can vary substantially from one country to another 

 

3.0 FRANCE 

Introduction 

Underlying market for mobile telephones 

Mobile network operators used 

Proportion of mobile owners in possession of mobile telephone insurance 

Proportion of mobile owners who have insurance, segmented by subscription method 

Proportion of mobile owners who have insurance, segmented by network operator 

Attitudes towards mobile telephone insurance of mobile owners without cover 

Attitudes of mobile owners without cover, segmented by subscription method 

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution of mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution channels used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance 

Mobile telephone insurance - point in time obtained 

Mobile telephone insurance claims experience 

Mobile telephone insurance - main reasons for claims 

Research sample 

The research embraces a total of 1,000 respondents in France 

 

4.0 GERMANY

Introduction 

Underlying market for mobile telephones 

Mobile network operators used 

Proportion of mobile owners in possession of mobile telephone insurance 

Proportion of mobile owners who have insurance, segmented by subscription method 

Proportion of mobile owners who have insurance, segmented by network operator 

Attitudes towards mobile telephone insurance of mobile owners without cover 

Attitudes of mobile owners without cover, segmented by subscription method 

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution of mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution channels used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance 

Mobile telephone insurance - point in time obtained 

Mobile telephone insurance claims experience 

Mobile telephone insurance - main reasons for claims 

Research sample 

 

5.0 ITALY 

Introduction 

Underlying market for mobile telephones 

Mobile network operators used 

Proportion of mobile owners in possession of mobile telephone insurance 

Proportion of mobile owners who have insurance, segmented by subscription method 

Proportion of mobile owners who have insurance, segmented by network operator 

Attitudes towards mobile telephone insurance of mobile owners without cover 

Attitudes of mobile owners without cover, segmented by subscription method 

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution of mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution channels used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance 

Mobile telephone insurance - point in time obtained 

Mobile telephone insurance claims experience 

Mobile telephone insurance - main reasons for claims 

Research sample 

 

6.0 NETHERLANDS 

Introduction 

Underlying market for mobile telephones 

Mobile network operators used 

Proportion of mobile owners in possession of mobile telephone insurance 

Proportion of mobile owners who have insurance, segmented by subscription method 

Proportion of mobile owners who have insurance, segmented by network operator 

Attitudes of mobile owners without cover, segmented by subscription method 

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution of mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution channels used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance 

Mobile telephone insurance - point in time obtained 

Mobile telephone insurance claims experience 

Mobile telephone insurance - main reasons for claims 

Research sample 

 

7.0 SPAIN 

Introduction 

Underlying market for mobile telephones 

Mobile network operators used 

Proportion of mobile owners in possession of mobile telephone insurance 

Proportion of mobile owners who have insurance, segmented by subscription method 

Proportion of mobile owners who have insurance, segmented by network operator 

Attitudes towards mobile telephone insurance of mobile owners without cover 

Attitudes of mobile owners without cover, segmented by subscription method 

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution of mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution channels used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance 

Mobile telephone insurance - point in time obtained 

Mobile telephone insurance claims experience 

Mobile telephone insurance - main reasons for claims 

Research sample 

 

8.0 UNITED KINGDOM 

Introduction 

Underlying market for mobile telephones 

Mobile network operators used 

% of mobile owners in possession of mobile telephone insurance 

Proportion of mobile owners who have insurance, segmented by subscription method

Proportion of mobile owners who have insurance, segmented by network operator 

Attitudes towards mobile telephone insurance of mobile owners without cover 

Attitudes of mobile owners without cover, segmented by subscription method 

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution of mobile telephone insurance

Distribution channels used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance 

Distribution interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance 

Mobile telephone insurance - point in time obtained 

Mobile telephone insurance claims experience 

Mobile telephone insurance - main reasons for claims 

Research sample

 

9.0 APPENDIX 

Research methodology 

Research structure

 

LIST OF GRAPHICS / TABLES

0.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

Penetration rates for mobile telephone insurance are at their highest in France and the UK 

The least risky customers are those aged between 45 and 64: however, insurance cross-selling rates are low in this age band 

 

1.0 INTRODUCTION 

2.0 EUROPEAN OVERVIEW 

% of respondents in six European countries owning a mobile telephone split between pre-pay and contract customers, 2010 

% of respondents in six European countries owning a mobile telephone split between pre-pay and contract customers, 2010 (data) 

% of mobile owners in six European countries in possession of mobile telephone insurance, 2006 and 2010 

% split of attitudes towards mobile telephone insurance of mobile owners without cover in six European countries, 2010 

% split of attitudes towards mobile telephone insurance of mobile owners without cover in six European countries, 2010 (data) 

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurance in six European countries, 2010 

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurance in six European countries, 2010 (data) 

Segmentation of mobile telephone insurance in six European countries between policies paid for separately and packaged policies, 2010 

Segmentation of mobile telephone insurance in six European countries between policies paid for separately and packaged policies, 2010 (data) 

Distribution channels used for mobile telephone insurance in six European countries, 2010 (stand-alone policies only) 

Distribution channels used for mobile telephone insurance in six European countries, 2010 (stand-alone policies only) (data) 

Distribution interfaces used for mobile telephone insurance in six European countries, 2010 (stand-alone policies only) 

Distribution channels used for mobile telephone insurance in six European countries, 2010 (stand-alone policies only) (data) 

Time of acquiring mobile telephone insurance relative to time of acquiring mobile telephone in six European countries, 2010 (stand-alone policies only)

Time of acquiring mobile telephone insurance relative to time of acquiring mobile telephone in six European countries, 2010 (stand-alone policies only) (data)

Frequency of mobile telephone insurance claims in the last 12 months in six European countries, segmented by outcome of claim, 2010

Frequency of mobile telephone insurance claims in the last 12 months, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

Frequency of mobile telephone insurance claims in the last 12 months, segmented by type of insurance, 2010 

Main reasons for mobile telephone insurance claims in six European countries, 2010 

Main reasons for mobile telephone insurance claims in six European countries, 2010 (data) 

 

3.0 FRANCE 

% of respondents in France owning a mobile telephone segmented by subscription method, 2010 

Mobile phone network operators used in France, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

% of mobile owners in France who have insurance, 2006 and 2010 

% of mobile owners in France who have insurance, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

% of mobile telephone owners in France who have insurance, segmented by mobile network operator, 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in France, 2006 and 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in France, 2006 and 2010 (data) 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in France, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in France, segmented by subscription method, 2010 (data) 

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurace in France, 2006 and 2010 

Types of insurance policy held by insured mobile owners in France, 2010 

Distribution channels used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in France, 2006 and 2010 

Distribution interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in France, 2006 and 2010 

Cross-referencing of distribution channels and interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in France, 2010 

Time of acquiring stand-alone insurance relative to time of acquiring mobile telephone in France, 2006 and 2010 

Frequency of mobile telephone insurance claims in France, segmented by outcome of claims, 2010 

Main reasons for mobile telephone insurance claims in France, 2010 

Sample breakdown in France by age group and household income band, 2010 

 

4.0 GERMANY 

% of respondents in Germany owning a mobile telephone segmented by subscription method, 2010 

Mobile phone network operators used in Germany, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

% of mobile owners in Germany who have insurance, 2006 and 2010 

% of mobile owners in Germany who have insurance, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

% of mobile telephone owners in Germany who have insurance, segmented by mobile network operator, 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in Germany, 2006 and 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in Germany, 2006 and 2010 (data) 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in Germany, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in Germany, segmented by subscription method, 2010 (data) 

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurance in Germany, 2006 and 2010 

Types of insurance policy held by insured mobile owners in Germany, 2010 

Distribution channels used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in Germany, 2006 and 2010 

Distribution interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in Germany, 2006 and 2010 

Cross-referencing of distribution channels and interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in Germany, 2010 

Time of acquiring stand-alone insurance relative to time of acquiring mobile telephone in Germany, 2006 and 2010 

Frequency of mobile telephone insurance claims in Germany, segmented by outcome of claims, 2010 

Main reasons for mobile telephone insurance claims in Germany, 2010 

Sample breakdown in Germany by age group and household income band 

 

5.0 ITALY 

% of respondents in Italy owning a mobile telephone segmented by subscription method, 2010 

Mobile phone network operators used in Italy, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

% of mobile owners in Italy who have insurance, 2006 and 2010 

% of mobile owners in Italy who have insurance, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

% of mobile telephone owners in Italy who have insurance, segmented by mobile network operator, 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in Italy, 2006 and 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in Italy, 2006 and 2010 (data) 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in Italy, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in Italy, segmented by subscription method, 2010 (data) 

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurance in Italy, 2006 and 2010 

Types of insurance policy held by insured mobile owners in Italy, 2010 

Distribution channels used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in Italy, 2006 and 2010 

Distribution interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in Italy, 2006 and 2010 

Cross-referencing of distribution channels and interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in Italy, 2010 

Time of acquiring stand-alone insurance relative to time of acquiring mobile telephone in Italy, 2006 and 2010 

Frequency of mobile telephone insurance claims in Italy, segmented by outcome of claims, 2010 

Main reasons for mobile telephone insurance claims in Italy, 2010 

Sample breakdown in Italy by age group and household income band 

 

6.0 NETHERLANDS 

% of respondents in the Netherlands owning a mobile telephone segmented by subscription method, 2010 

Mobile phone network operators used in the Netherlands, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

% of mobile owners in the Netherlands who have insurance, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

% of mobile owners in the Netherlands who have insurance, segmented by mobile network operator, 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in the Netherlands, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in the Netherlands, segmented by subscription method, 2010 (data) 

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurance in the Netherlands, 2010 

Types of insurance policy held by insured mobile owners in the Netherlands, 2010 

Distribution channels used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in the Netherlands, 2010 

Distribution interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in the Netherlands, 2010 

Cross-referencing of distribution channels and interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in the Netherlands, 2010 

Time of acquiring stand-alone insurance relative to time of acquiring mobile telephone in the Netherlands, 2010 

Frequency of mobile telephone insurance claims in the Netherlands, segmented by outcome of claims, 2010 

Main reasons for mobile telephone insurance claims in the Netherlands, 2010 

Sample breakdown in the Netherlands by age group and household income band, 2010 

 

7.0 SPAIN 

% of respondents in Spain owning a mobile telephone segmented by subscription method, 2010 

Mobile phone network operators used in Spain, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

% of mobile owners in Spain who have insurance, 2006 and 2010 

% of mobile owners in Spain who have insurance, segmented by subscription method, 2006 and 2010 

% of mobile telephone owners in Spain who have insurance, segmented by mobile network operator, 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in Spain, 2006 and 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in Spain, 2006 and 2010 (data) 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in Spain, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in Spain, segmented by subscription method, 2010 (data) 

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurance in Spain, 2006 and 2010 

Types of insurance policy held by insured mobile owners in Spain, 2010 

Distribution channels used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in Spain, 2006 and 2010

Distribution interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in Spain, 2006 and 2010 

Cross-referencing of distribution channels and interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in Spain, 2010 

Time of acquiring stand-alone insurance relative to time of acquiring mobile telephone in Spain, 2006 and 2010 

Frequency of mobile telephone insurance claims in Spain, segmented by outcome of claims, 2010 

Main reasons for mobile telephone insurance claims in Spain, 2010 

Sample breakdown in Spain by age group and household income band 

 

8.0 UNITED KINGDOM 

% of respondents in the UK owning a mobile telephone segmented by subscription method, 2010 

Mobile phone network operators used in the UK, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

% of mobile owners in the UK who have insurance, 2006 and 2010 

% of mobile owners in the UK who have insurance, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

% of mobile telephone owners in the UK who have insurance, segmented by mobile network operator, 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in the UK, 2006 and 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in the UK, 2006 and 2010 (data) 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in the UK, segmented by subscription method, 2010 

Main reasons why uninsured mobile telephone owners do not hold insurance in the UK, segmented by subscription method, 2010 (data) 

Risks covered by mobile telephone insurance in the UK, 2006 and 2010 

Types of insurance policy held by insured mobile owners in the UK, 2010 

Distribution channels used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in the UK, 2006 and 2010 

Distribution interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in the UK, 2006 and 2010 

Cross-referencing of distribution channels and interfaces used for stand-alone mobile telephone insurance in the UK, 2010 

Time of acquiring stand-alone insurance relative to time of acquiring mobile telephone in the UK, 2006 and 2010 

Frequency of mobile telephone insurance claims in the UK, segmented by outcome of claims, 2010 

Main reasons for mobile telephone insurance claims in the UK, 2010 

Sample breakdown in the United Kingdom by age group and household income band 

 

9.0 APPENDIX 

Sample breakdown by age and annual household income band 

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