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Britain now imports far more wine than any other country in the world. We imported a grand total of 1.6 billion bottles in 2007, equating to 35 standard bottles for every adult in the country which is absolutely staggering figure. The average British adult now drinks 12% more wine than they did just five years ago and forecasts predict our consumption will continue to grow far beyond that figure. Global wine consumption is on the vast increase in past years and also forecast to grow considerably. America are predicted to eventually become the world’s biggest consumer by 2012. The UK is 13th in the world, in terms of consumption per adult and despite Britain being a big importer, the amount we drink is dwarfed by other neighbouring European countries including France.

Red wine and white wine sales are on the increase as well as champagne, whisky and cognacs. This has incidentally caused an increase in the sale of almost all drinking glasses, including crystal glass and the ever popular whisky glass. The British public consumed 720 million bottles of red wine and 764 million bottles of white wine in 2008 and that figure is expected to grow for 2009. However red wine is rapidly falling in popularity within society, as white wine and rose wine take larger shares of the increasing market industry.

Wine merchants have been incredibly busy for the year of 2008. Additionally, reports have indicated that many wine accessories such as glass vases, decanters and dinnerware have been selling extremely fast as a natural accompaniment to wine. The thirst for wine is set to deepen in emerging economies such as China and Russia, whose consumption levels are soon expected to overtake that of Spain in Europe which is another nation historically associated with wine. It predicted that the financial and economic crisis affecting many wine consumer countries worldwide would only have ‘limited’ consequences for the growth of the wine sector. The report forecasts incredible growth for the coming four years roughly in line with pre-crisis trends. Either way it is a very crazy thought.

Britain now imports more wine than any other country on the planet. We imported a grand total of 1.six billion bottles in 2007, equating to 35 standard bottles for every adult in the country which is absolutely staggering figure. The average British adult now drinks 12% more wine than they did just five years ago and forecasts predict our consumption will continue to grow far beyond that figure. Global wine and alcohol consumption is on the rise in past years and also forecast to grow considerably. The United States are predicted to eventually become the world’s biggest consumer by 2012. The UK is 13th in the world, in terms of consumption per adult and despite Britain being a big importer, the amount we drink is completely dwarfed by other neighbouring European countries including France.

Red wine and white wine sales are on the increase as well as champagne, whisky and cognacs. This has incidentally caused an increase in the sale of almost all drinking glasses, including crystal glasses and the ever popular whisky glass. The British public consumed 720 million bottles of red wine and seven hundred and sixty four million bottles of white wine in 2008 and that figure is expected to grow for 2009. However red wine is rapidly falling in popularity, as white wine and rose wine take larger shares of the increasing wine industry.

Wine merchants have been incredibly busy for another year in 2008. Additionally, reports have indicated that many wine accessories such as glass vases, decanters and dinnerware have been selling extremely fast as a natural accompaniment to wine. The thirst for wine is set to deepen in emerging economies such as China and Russia, whose consumption levels are soon expected to overtake that of Spain which is another nation historically associated with wine. It predicted that the financial and economic crisis affecting many wine consumer countries worldwide would only have ‘limited’ consequences for the growth of the wine sector. The report forecasts incredible growth for the coming four years roughly in line with pre-crisis trends. Either way it is a very crazy thought.

During the life insurance process you will be required to answer some questions relating to your medical history and health. This is completely normal and is generally used to gauge the risk of insuring you If you happen to have a family history of health issues or you already have an existing medical condition you could be require to pay higher premiums as you will be seen as a greater risk to the life insurance company. Sometimes the insurance company will just write or call your doctor but in certain cases a medical check-up will be required.

The actual exam

Typically medical examinations will take place at your home rather than at a doctor’s office. The questions that you can expect to be asked will be regarding your smoking history, family health problems, and your personal physical health and it is always best to tell the truth. If you do smoke then you can expect your premiums to be more expensive then for a non smoker. This is because you are deemed to be at a greater risk of lung or throat cancer and other associated medical risks. The medical examiner will also wish to weigh you and measure your height to calculate your BMI and check your blood pressure.

Further medical tests

It is possible that in some cases the insurance company will require further tests to be carried out and in this instance they will arrange to have these done. These could include blood or urine tests to help indicate any abnormalities.

After all of the questions and tests have been completed your life insurance company can determine exactly how much your policy will cost.

It is important that you do not lie when asked questions about your medical health. If at a later point you die due to a pre existing medical condition then it is likely that your life insurance policy will become void. In this case your beneficiaries would not get any money at the time of your death.