| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立政治大學 === 經營管理碩士學程(EMBA) === 98 === Since its opening up to American insurers in 1987 and then to private domestic insurers in 1993, the Taiwan life insurance industry has thrived and now consists of more than 30 firms engaged in fierce competition. Given such a competitive market, it is crucial to develop blue ocean strategies and avoid price wars. Business strategies and corresponding business models will have an important impact on the future of a firm. As life insurance is not a patented financial product, it is very vulnerable to imitation by other firms. Moreover, the boundaries of the financial sector are becoming less defined and cross-industry selling is the latest trend. As a result, competition among life insurers is mainly determined by the selection and development of business models. According to a 2003 survey conducted by LIMRA on CEOs of American life insurers, management at the highest level believed that business models and distribution channel development would be the greatest challenges for them in the future, highlighting the importance of these factors on companies’ strategy.
Therefore, the selection of business strategies and models has a real impact on the current and future performance of a firm and reflect its potential for sustainable development. The life insurance industry is in the business of offering long-term risk protection, providing the insured with financial security and peace of mind. How life insurance companies can focus on keeping their promises to clients over the long term, as opposed to simply seeking short terms gains, is a subject worth considering.
This study will analyze the current state and development of the domestic life insurance market and summarize the business models presently employed. A case study of Prudential Life Insurance Company of Taiwan will further provide an analysis of its business model and performance. A comparison is made between the case study and other firms, including TransGlobe and New York Life Insurance Taiwan, and with respect to the impact of the financial crisis in order to discuss individual performance under different business models and propose optimal business models for life insurers.
Keywords: Prudential Life Insurance Company of Taiwan, Lifeplanner, Business model,
Strategy
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