The next day, major media ran stories about the study, including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones, Forbes and Reuters. The study was also featured in industry publications like Insurance Networking News and Business News Daily.

The news coverage only touches the tip of the iceberg. Given the scope of the study—which included more than 8,000 consumers in 15 countries—as well as the implications for consumers and insurers, there’s plenty more to talk about.

Tune in over the coming weeks as we dig deeper into the Accenture Global Retirement Services Survey.

To learn more:

• Read the survey: Global Retirement Services Survey: Consumers see the light as retirement shortfall looms: Pensions crisis an opportunity for embattled life insurers—if they can respond effectively (PDF; opens in a new window)
• Read the press release at Accenture Newsroom