Aim of this survey
The purpose of the survey is to establish the value of assets and liabilities of insurance companies who undertake long-term insurance and investment contract business. Data from these surveys help to produce a record of the UK Balance of Payments and the measurement of UK gross domestic product (GDP).
What you need to know
To complete the survey, you will need information about:
short-term assets
investments
liabilities
overseas assets
All information you provide is strictly confidential.
Survey information
Selection criteria: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorised insurance companies
Population: approximately 400
Sample: approximately 70
Frequency: annually
Dispatch date: 20 March
Return-by date: 6 June
Dispatch and return-by dates are a guide. They are subject to change due to national holidays and weekends.
Why you were selected
Your business has been selected from a directory of businesses in the UK that are registered for Value Added Tax and/or Pay As You Earn or with Companies House. Your response ensures that we represent your industry.
The survey is conducted under the provisions of the Statistics of Trade Act 1947. Once selected, your business is legally obliged to comply. You cannot appeal your selection.
How to complete this survey
Please complete and return the questionnaire following the guidelines on the front page.
Reminders are issued automatically, so you may receive one if you submit data just before or after the return date.
At the moment, this survey is not available to complete online but we have developed a secure survey data collection platform and are gradually moving our business surveys online. You will receive a letter notifying you when you can complete the Annual Survey of Insurance Companies: Long-Term Business Balance Sheet on our new platform. We appreciate your patience.
If you need help
If your question is not answered above, you may be able to find the answer on the About ONS business surveys page.
You can call us on +44 1633 456971. Please enter the three-digit survey ID 105.
From outside the UK: +44 1633 456971
Er mwyn gwneud cais am ffurflen Gymraeg (to speak to someone in Welsh): 0300 1234 921.